Borno – Josha Journal

26. February 2024 | DOI: 10.17160/josha.11.1.966

Chapter Two – A Historical Overview of the Traditional System of Qur’anic Education in Borno

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Usman Al-amin

Department of History, University of Maiduguri

In Chapter Two, Al-amin attempts to combine both the anthropological and historical approaches to describe the processes of traditional Qur’anic education and scholarship in Borno, especially the recent trends. He…

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The Tribal Marking Among the Kanuri People of Borno, Nigeria

Humanities, Social Sciences and Law

13. February 2023 | DOI: 10.17160/josha.10.1.874

The Tribal Marking Among the Kanuri People of Borno, Nigeria

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Usman Al-amin

Department of History, University of Maiduguri

Tribal marks are also known as facial scarification was a long cultural heritage that has been in practice in various ethnic groups in Nigeria. The Kanuri of Borno is not…

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The ‘Ulamā in Borno: Their Status and Relationship With the State

Humanities, Social Sciences and Law

26. December 2022 | DOI: 10.17160/josha.9.6.865

The ‘Ulamā in Borno: Their Status and Relationship With the State

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Usman Al-amin

Department of History, University of Maiduguri

The place and status of ‘Ulamā as a major factor in the history of Borno are beyond all question. It is impossible to discuss much of Borno’s history, both past…

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Understanding the Status, Roles, and Functions of ‘Ulamā in Borno

Humanities, Social Sciences and Law

14. March 2022 | DOI: 10.17160/josha.9.2.805

Understanding the Status, Roles, and Functions of ‘Ulamā in Borno

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Usman Al-amin

Department of History, University of Maiduguri

The paper seeks out to examine the status, roles, and functions of ‘Ulamā in Borno from the seventeenth century to the twentieth century. The high ‘Ulamā in Borno were those…

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Tooth Dyeing Tradition among the Kanuri Speaking People of Borno, Nigeria

Humanities, Social Sciences and Law

15. November 2021 | DOI: 10.17160/josha.8.5.789

Tooth Dyeing Tradition among the Kanuri Speaking People of Borno, Nigeria

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Usman Al-amin

Department of History, University of Maiduguri

By now, there is much research on almost every aspect of Kanuri speaking people of Borno. Unfortunately enough, no attempt has been made, so far, to document the tooth dyeing…

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Nallê Art: Notes on Some Aspects of Henna Application among the Kanuri People of Borno

Humanities, Social Sciences and Law

9. August 2018 | DOI: 10.17160/josha.5.6.447

Nallê Art: Notes on Some Aspects of Henna Application among the Kanuri People of Borno

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Usman Al-amin

Department of History, University of Maiduguri

The culture of the Kanuri is predominately interesting and attractive. The Kanuri people are very obsessed with their culture which help the quality of cultural traits and vibes high. In…

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The Growth of Pharmaceutical Business in Borno State, Nigeria, 1976-1999

Humanities, Social Sciences and Law

25. April 2017 | DOI: 10.17160/josha.4.2.286

The Growth of Pharmaceutical Business in Borno State, Nigeria, 1976-1999

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Usman Al-amin, Halima Baba Shehu, Fati Mohammed Ngaran

Department of History. University of Maiduguri. Borno State

Pharmaceuticals, especially drug distribution, are so priceless that no nation can survive without them. This business has virtually touched the lives of people in so many ways. This work focuses…

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