The Influence of the Educational System of the Sokoto Caliphate on The Development of Self-Reliance Among Muslims in Sokoto State

Sulaiman Garba Abubakar; Wadata Balarabe

doi:10.56201/ijee.v12.no.3.2026.pg192.203

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The Influence of the Educational System of the Sokoto Caliphate on The Development of Self-Reliance Among Muslims in Sokoto State

Sulaiman Garba Abubakar, Wadata Balarabe

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This study investigates the relevance of the educational approach of the Sokoto Caliphate to the promotion of self-reliance among Muslim youths in Sokoto State, Nigeria. The study is premised on the increasing prevalence of idleness, begging, unemployment, and other socially undesirable activities, including criminal behaviour and drug abuse, among youths in the state. Although Islamic teachings discourage begging except under circumstances of genuine necessity, a considerable number of young people engage in begging as a consequence of inadequate educational opportunities, unemployment, and limited means of livelihood. The study adopted a mixed-method research design, combining quantitative and qualitative approaches to data collection and analysis. Questionnaires were administered to 500 respondents selected from relevant Local Government Areas in Sokoto State. The findings indicate that the educational principles and practices of the Sokoto Caliphate historically encouraged productive engagement, economic independence, vocational skills, and self-reliance among members of the Muslim community. These principles are considered relevant to addressing contemporary challenges of youth unemployment and economic dependency. The study therefore recommends the incorporation of relevant aspects of the Sokoto Caliphate's educational philosophy into contemporary educational curricula, the establishment and strengthening of vocational and skills-acquisition centers, and the implementation of public awareness programmes aimed at discouraging dependency and promoting productive livelihoods. It further advocates strengthened collaboration between government institutions, educational authorities, and Islamic scholars to adapt the educational legacy of the Sokoto Caliphate towards sustainable youth empowerment, self-reliance, and socio-economic development. The study also presents a summary of the major findings and draws conclusions based on the evidence obtained

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The Influence of the Educational System of the Sokoto Caliphate on The Development of Self-Reliance Among Muslims in Sokoto State

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