CHALLENGES FACING THE HISBAH IN CONFLICT RESOLUTION IN KUMBOTSO LGA

Student: Abubakar Jabir Shehu
Supervisor: Mr Kamal Sani Bawa
HOD: Dr Nura Gwadabe Abubakar
Department of Islamic Studies
Humanities
Northwest University, Kano, Kano State

Abstract

This study examines the challenges facing the Hisbah in conflict resolution within Kumbotso Local Government Area of Kano State, Nigeria. Hisbah, as an Islamic moral enforcement institution, plays a significant role in maintaining social order, mediating disputes, and promoting peaceful coexistence in predominantly Muslim communities. Despite its importance, the effectiveness of Hisbah in resolving conflicts has been constrained by several factors.

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