Faith and Commerce: The Interplay of Catholicism, Islam, and the Trade in Second-Hand Household Commodities in Ilorin, Nigeria
| dc.contributor.author | Adeshina, Lukman | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2025-04-22T12:01:19Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2025-04-22T12:01:19Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2025 | |
| dc.description.abstract | The emergence of used commodities market gained momentum in Nigeria during the years 1980-1985. This rise coincided with a down turn in the country’s economy, primarily attributed to a sharp decline in oil prices. Consequently, there was a detrimental impact on both the living standards of the populace and the overall national economy. This study explores the inadvertent role of religious offerings and injunctions in promoting the trade in used commodities in Ilorin. The findings show that all religions emphasize the importance of almsgiving but Islam and Christianity (Catholicism) are often considered the leading figures. Almsgiving and inheritance play a significant role in promoting the trade in used household commodities in Ilorin, with beggars and the poor who were given used properties on religious considerations constituting significant source of the article of the trade of used commodities in Ilorin. The study contributes to our understanding of the complex intersection between religion, economy and trade in second-hand commodities in Ilorin. | |
| dc.identifier.citation | Adeshina, L. (2025): Faith and Commerce: The Interplay of Catholicism, Islam, and the Trade in Second-Hand Household Commodities in Ilorin, Nigeria. The International Journal of African Catholicism. Winter 2025, Volume15, Number 1; 66-79. Published by Department of Religion, Theology and Philosophy, Saint Leo University, Florida, USA | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://uilspace.unilorin.edu.ng/handle/123456789/15275 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | The International Journal of African Catholicism, Published by Department of Religion, Theology and Philosophy, Saint Leo University, Florida, USA. | |
| dc.relation.ispartofseries | 15; 1 | |
| dc.subject | Catholicism | |
| dc.subject | Islam | |
| dc.subject | Fairly-used commodities | |
| dc.subject | Ilorin | |
| dc.subject | Nigeria | |
| dc.title | Faith and Commerce: The Interplay of Catholicism, Islam, and the Trade in Second-Hand Household Commodities in Ilorin, Nigeria | |
| dc.type | Article |