Browsing by Author "Imam-Tamim, M.K."

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    Disability Rights from Islamic Law Perspective
    (Department of Islamic Law, Al-Hikmah University Ilorin., 2023-06) Imam-Tamim, M.K.; Shomope, A.
    This paper explores the rights and dignified treatment of persons with disabilities from the standpoint of Islamic teachings. Grounded in the Qur’an, Hadith, and the jurisprudential tradition, the study emphasizes that Islam upholds all individuals' inherent dignity, equality, and spiritual worth, including those with physical, mental, or sensory impairments. It highlights Islamic principles of compassion, inclusion, and social responsibility, asserting that disabilities are not a basis for discrimination but a test for both the individual and society. The paper critically examines societal attitudes, legal protections, and practical accommodations within the Islamic framework, advocating for an environment where persons with disabilities can thrive in religious, educational, and social spheres. It concludes by calling for increased awareness and the integration of Islamic values into contemporary disability rights discourse.
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    Justifiability of the Protection of Intellectual Property Right under Conventional and Islamic Laws
    (Department of Sharia, Faculty of Law, University of Maiduguri, Nigeria., 2025) Imam-Tamim, M.K.; Ibiyinka, Hidaya I.
    The concept of intellectual property is one whose recognition and legality is not unanimously agreed upon under the conventional law and Islamic law respectively. The justification for the protection of intellectual property has been debated by scholars, both under the conventional law and the Shari’ah. This research work examines the justifiability of the protection of intellectual property rights considering the arguments proffered for or against the subject through an examination into the concept of intellectual property rights under the conventional and Islamic laws, as well as the system of their protection, and finally the justifiability of this protection. The work applied the doctrinal legal methodology by conducting a content analysis of both primary and secondary legal sources of both the Islamic and conventional laws. The work finds that the need for the protection of intellectual property rights is stronger than the argument against it. Both the conventional and Islamic laws hinge the justification on human rights, public good and sustainable development. The work recommends that to address the concerns of the opponents, protection of intellectual property should focus integrate both the personal interest of the owner of intellectual property and public interest.
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    The Legal Theory of Religious Education in Nigeria:An Analysis of the Judgments of the Nigerian Supreme Court and Court of Appeal (1963-2021)
    (KU8+, 2025) Amoloye-Adebayo, Azizat O.; Imam-Tamim, M.K.; Abdulraheem, T.A.; Folorunsho, A.H.
    This study examines the jurisprudence of the Nigerian Supreme Court and Court of Appeal (1963-2021) concerning religious education in Nigeria, encompassing policy, constitutional recognition, religious dress in schools, and government regulation of faith-based institutions. Despite Nigeria's ethno-religious diversity and the historical connection between religion and education, the study reveals a lack of definitive Supreme Court rulings on a comprehensive theory of religious education. While the Supreme Court holds the ultimate authority to ensure legal coherence, cases concerning religious education have not reached its jurisdiction, leaving Court of Appeal decisions inconsistently applied. The authors argue that this absence of a final determination by the apex court creates uncertainty and fuels contestation, as illustrated by a case study of Kwara State. The research employs both computer database and manual library searches to identify relevant judicial cases, focusing on textual and content analysis of four cases found at the Court of Appeal level. The study explores the historical context of religious education in Nigeria, from pre-colonial Islamic education to the influence of Christian missionary schools and subsequent government nationalization efforts aimed at fostering national unity. It highlights the tensions arising from religious plurality in the public sphere, particularly in education, and the challenges in balancing religious rights with the secular nature of public institutions. The study concludes by underscoring the need for a clear legal framework, potentially through a future Supreme Court pronouncement, to guide the relationship between religion and education in Nigeria and to resolve ongoing conflicts effectively.