Challenges and Strategies for Enhancing Islamic Education through the Hausa Language in Niger State Nigeria

Abstract

This study examined the challenges and strategies for enhancing Islamic education through the Hausa language in Niger State, Nigeria. A descriptive survey design was employed involving 196 teachers selected from Islamic schools within the Kontagora Emirate Council. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire and analyzed using mean and standard deviation. The findings revealed that the major challenges affecting the use of Hausa language in Islamic education include the lack of standardized Hausa Islamic textbooks across schools and the poor translation of Islamic materials from Arabic into Hausa, which often leads to distortion of meaning. The study further found that the provision of digital Hausa Islamic resources, such as audio materials, videos, and mobile applications, as well as the development of standardized Hausa-language textbooks, are key strategies for improving Islamic education. The study concludes that strengthening Hausa-language educational resources and promoting standardized instructional materials can significantly enhance the effectiveness of Islamic education in Niger State. It is therefore recommended that government agencies and religious organizations collaborate to support the development and dissemination of quality Hausa-language Islamic educational materials.