Towards Effective Islamic Financial System in Northwestern Nigeria: A Review of Emir Muhammad Dikko’s Baitul-Mal in Katsina, Nigeria

Baitul-Mal was an Islamic financial institution established during the classical period of Islam to manage financial resources for welfare transformation, which was adopted by Sokoto Jihadists and subsequently Emir of Katsina Muhammadu Dikko (1906-1944 C. E) institutionalized (Baitul-Mal), where Zak...

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Main Authors: Abubakar Sani, PhD, Bilyaminu Muhammad
Format: Article
Language:Arabic
Published: Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali Press (UNISSA Press) 2022-11-01
Series:International Journal of 'Umrānic Studies
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Online Access:https://unissa.edu.bn/journal/index.php/ijus/article/view/512
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description Baitul-Mal was an Islamic financial institution established during the classical period of Islam to manage financial resources for welfare transformation, which was adopted by Sokoto Jihadists and subsequently Emir of Katsina Muhammadu Dikko (1906-1944 C. E) institutionalized (Baitul-Mal), where Zakat, Jizyah, Kharaj, and Ghanimah, among others, were collected and managed for the well-being of the people. The paper explores the history and impacts of this institution, which remain unknown to many, as little of its activities appeared in some historical literature before the interruption of the colonial masters, which finally crippled its efficiency. The work was done on a qualitative method through interview and assessment of the earliest records to establish its relevance within the Islamic principles of financial management. The study observes huge wealth with Muslims that needs to be protected and made accessible to the common people to ensure growth and development among Muslims. The paper recommends its revival as traditional officers (Sa’i, etc.) of the institution remain administrative titles in the emirate system, there should be laws from the Judiciary to govern their activities, etc. Additionally, the conventional present Islamic financial institutions shall emulate the trends of Baitul-Mal towards community development services to enhance the lives of the people.
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spelling doaj.art-5c5eab3f55d64287abe4b2e7dd6993f42023-04-20T04:32:14ZaraUniversiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali Press (UNISSA Press)International Journal of 'Umrānic Studies2617-93932617-94072022-11-01523240514Towards Effective Islamic Financial System in Northwestern Nigeria: A Review of Emir Muhammad Dikko’s Baitul-Mal in Katsina, NigeriaAbubakar Sani, PhDBilyaminu MuhammadBaitul-Mal was an Islamic financial institution established during the classical period of Islam to manage financial resources for welfare transformation, which was adopted by Sokoto Jihadists and subsequently Emir of Katsina Muhammadu Dikko (1906-1944 C. E) institutionalized (Baitul-Mal), where Zakat, Jizyah, Kharaj, and Ghanimah, among others, were collected and managed for the well-being of the people. The paper explores the history and impacts of this institution, which remain unknown to many, as little of its activities appeared in some historical literature before the interruption of the colonial masters, which finally crippled its efficiency. The work was done on a qualitative method through interview and assessment of the earliest records to establish its relevance within the Islamic principles of financial management. The study observes huge wealth with Muslims that needs to be protected and made accessible to the common people to ensure growth and development among Muslims. The paper recommends its revival as traditional officers (Sa’i, etc.) of the institution remain administrative titles in the emirate system, there should be laws from the Judiciary to govern their activities, etc. Additionally, the conventional present Islamic financial institutions shall emulate the trends of Baitul-Mal towards community development services to enhance the lives of the people.https://unissa.edu.bn/journal/index.php/ijus/article/view/512islamic finance, baitul-mal, traditional institution, northwest nigeria, katsina, emirate.
spellingShingle Abubakar Sani, PhD
Bilyaminu Muhammad
Towards Effective Islamic Financial System in Northwestern Nigeria: A Review of Emir Muhammad Dikko’s Baitul-Mal in Katsina, Nigeria
International Journal of 'Umrānic Studies
islamic finance, baitul-mal, traditional institution, northwest nigeria, katsina, emirate.
title Towards Effective Islamic Financial System in Northwestern Nigeria: A Review of Emir Muhammad Dikko’s Baitul-Mal in Katsina, Nigeria
title_full Towards Effective Islamic Financial System in Northwestern Nigeria: A Review of Emir Muhammad Dikko’s Baitul-Mal in Katsina, Nigeria
title_fullStr Towards Effective Islamic Financial System in Northwestern Nigeria: A Review of Emir Muhammad Dikko’s Baitul-Mal in Katsina, Nigeria
title_full_unstemmed Towards Effective Islamic Financial System in Northwestern Nigeria: A Review of Emir Muhammad Dikko’s Baitul-Mal in Katsina, Nigeria
title_short Towards Effective Islamic Financial System in Northwestern Nigeria: A Review of Emir Muhammad Dikko’s Baitul-Mal in Katsina, Nigeria
title_sort towards effective islamic financial system in northwestern nigeria a review of emir muhammad dikko s baitul mal in katsina nigeria
topic islamic finance, baitul-mal, traditional institution, northwest nigeria, katsina, emirate.
url https://unissa.edu.bn/journal/index.php/ijus/article/view/512
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