Research Article
Challenges of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) in Nigeria: Lessons for the Implementation of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Margaret Oyekan, Zekeri Momoh
Middle East Journal of Islamic Studies and Culture; 37-42.
DOI: 10.36348/mejisc.2023.v03i04.002
This study examines the challenges of implementing the MDGs in Nigeria. Nevertheless, the secondary method of data collection and evaluative method was employed in this research work especially data from the office of the Senior Special Assistant to the president on MDGs (OSSAP), the National Bureau of statistics (NBS), National poverty Eradication programme (NAPEP), text books, internet etc. while content analysis was used to analyse the data collected. This study revealed that poor infrastructural development, poverty, bad governance, corruption, inadequacy and misapplication of Fund, leading to lack of value for money and many more have impeded the implementation of MDGSs in Nigeria. Although, Nigeria has made appreciable progress on Goals 2 and 8, as well as some partial progress on Goals 3 and 6, but faces serious challenges on Goals 4, 5 and 7 and some indictors of Goals 6. Therefore, there is the need to consolidate on areas where progress has been made in the SDGs project while concrete effort is required to get the country back on track in the areas where it faces serious challenges during the implementation of the MDGs. This underscores the need to address implementation bottlenecks and defects in current SDGs implementation policies. Finally, government should provide opportunities for greater involvement of the private sector, civil society organizations and development partners in the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of SDGs – related projects.
Review Article
Ta’zir Punishment in Islam and Its Implication in Our Society
Ja’afar Agaji Abdullahi, Isah Abubakar Idris
Middle East Journal of Islamic Studies and Culture; 43-46.
DOI: 10.36348/mejisc.2023.v03i04.003
It is common knowledge that man cannot live in isolation. He interacts with others and maintains certain divine laws in that interaction. The divine laws are enforced by punishment either widely fixed by the Qur’an and Sunnah or by those that are left at the discretion of the judge. This paper therefore attempts to define Ta’zir as a discretion punishment, its difference with Hadd its basic types, legal position and most importantly its practical application in our society. The discussion is done through a survey of the glorious Qur’an, Hadith and views of scholars on the subject matter. A summary, conclusion and some positive recommendations were given at the end of the paper.
Review Article
Book Review ‘D’raja Kelantan Mosque’ (Malay Version)
Dr. Uqbah Iqbal
Middle East Journal of Islamic Studies and Culture; 47-48.
DOI: 10.36348/mejisc.2023.v03i04.004
Mosque play an important role in the state of Kelantan. There are five mosques discussed in this book. The first is D' Raja Long Yunus Mosque or Langgar Mosque. The second is the Sultan Muhammad I Mosque or the Jajahan Jeli Mosque. Third is Sultan Muhammad II Mosque or Telipot Mosque. The fourth is Sultan Muhammad III Mosque or Bandar Pasir Mas Mosque. The fifth is Sultan Mansor Mosque or Kampung Sireh Mosque. The five mosques located in the state of Kelantan are discussed from the perspective of the historical development, namely the date they were built, why they were built, the origin of the mosque name, the location of the mosque, the function of the mosque to the local community, the cost of building the mosque and the management of the mosque. The names of these mosques have their own significance, related to the relationship between Islam, the King and the People in the state of Kelantan.
Review Article
The Verdict of Islam on the Celebration of Valentine’s Day (YAWM AL-HUBB/‘EID UL-HUBB)
Kamal-Deen Olawale Sulaiman
Middle East Journal of Islamic Studies and Culture; 49-54.
DOI: 10.36348/mejisc.2023.v03i04.005
Many people are alleging Islam that is against love and because Muslims don’t celebrate Valentine’s Day. This article therefore, intends to take a look at the historical background of the Valentine’s Day and examines the verdict of Islam on the reasons why Muslims are not celebrating valentine day and weather the it truly a day of love in the verdict of Islam. The study is theoretical in nature; the existing available literatures on Islamic like books, journals, Ahadith, the Glorious Qur’an, and research work related to the topic will be reviewed. The study revealed that, Valentine’s Day is a pagan Roman festival, which continued to be celebrated until after the Romans became Christian. Therefore, celebrating this Day means resembling or imitating the pagan Romans which is strictly forbidden in Islam. In Islam, the festivals are clearly defined and well established, and no additions or subtractions may be accepted. Also the festival promotes infatuation and sexual immorality. It also observes that, the expression of feelings and emotions is not a justification for the Muslim to allocate a day for celebration in Islam. It concluded that, in Islam, a husband loves his wife throughout the year, and he expresses that love towards her with gifts, in verse and in prose, in letters and in other ways.
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