ABSTRACT
Islam is a religion and a way
of life for the Muslims, it consist of worship of the creator and goodness to
others to ensure a just society for all. Salat is a very important duty in
Islam as it distinguishes Muslims from others. It is an institution of the Muslim
congregation in a locality with the Imam as the head and Mosque as his office. Nonetheless,
it is on this background therefore that this research aims at discussing the
institution of Imamship in Ikotun-Ile Town Central Mosque with a view to (i)
Examine the concept of Imamship in Islam (ii) Document the historical origin of
Ikotun-Ile (iii) Identify the pattern adopted in Ikotun-Ile to appoint leaders.
(iv) Assess the contributions of earlier Muslim to the spread of Islam in
Ikotun-Ile (v) Give the historical account of Imamship in Ikotun-Ile town Central
Mosque (vi) Highlight the problems encountered by earlier Muslims in
Ikotun-Ile. The study has adopted historical and descriptive methods of
research. The historical method has assisted in rendering the historical
account of Ikotun-Ile town as well as the contribution of the earlier Muslim in
Ikotun to the spread of Islam. While the descriptive method has helped in
describing the past and present activities such as the methods of appointing
Imam in Ikotun Central Mosque as well as the duties and functional roles of
Imams in Ikotun Central Mosque. The major findings of the study were: (i) Most
of our present day Imams are easily brought over when it comes to monitory
matter owing to the fact that they are not placed on regular salaries. (ii)
People seek for the position of Imamship using all means possible because of
its attractiveness and respect. (iii) In some places, the position of Imamship
is based on blood relationship or hereditary. (iv) Some people have inordinate
ambitions that lead then to resort to evil ways in their bid to actualize their
dreams of being an Imam. The study therefore concluded by recommending that our
present day Imams should emulate the deeds and good character of the Prophet and
most of the scholars should join hand in condemning the in ordinate ambition of
those people who resort to evil ways in their bids to actualize their dreams of
being an Imam.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title Page i
Certification ii
Dedication iii
Acknowledgement iv
Abstract vi
Table of Contents vii
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
1.0 Introduction 1
1.1 Background to the Study 3
1.2 Aim and Objective of the Study 3
1.3 Scope of the Study 5
1.4 Justification of the Study 6
1.5 Research Methodology 6
1.6 Definition of Terms 7
Notes and References 9
CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW
2.1 Concept of Imamship in Islam 11
2.2 Imamship among the Salafs 23
2.3 Qualities of an Imam 29
2.4 Roles of Imam in Islam 40
Notes and References 43
CHAPTER THREE: ORIGIN OF IKOTUN
3.1 History of Ikotun 48
3.1.1 Geographical Location of Ikotun 62
3.2 Islam in Ikotun 63
3.3 Muslims of Ikotun and Other Faith 68
3.4 Challenges of Islam in Ikotun 70
Notes and References 73
CHAPTER FOUR: IMAMSHIP IN IKOTUN-ILE
4.1 Imamship in Ikotun-Ile 79
4.2 Contributions of Past Imams in Ikotun-Ile Town 82
4.3 The Central Mosque of Ikotun-Ile 86
4.3.1 Socio-Religious Function 87
4.3.2 Administrative Function 90
4.3.3 Centre of Economic Activities 91
4.3.4 Centre of Learning 92
4.4 Methods of Appointing Imams in Ikotun-Ile 93
4.5 Functions of the Imam of Ikotun-Ile 95
Notes and References 97
CHAPTER FIVE: CONCLUSION
5.1 Summary 101
5.2 Conclusion 102
5.3 Suggestion and Recommendation 107
Notes and References 112
Bibliography 113
Appendix 116
OLAWALE, O (2021). Imamship in Ikotun-Ile Oyun Local Government Area, Kwara State. Afribary. Retrieved from https://afribary.com/works/imamship-in-ikotun-ile-oyun-local-government-area-kwara-state
OLAWALE, OMOYENI "Imamship in Ikotun-Ile Oyun Local Government Area, Kwara State" Afribary. Afribary, 25 Dec. 2021, https://afribary.com/works/imamship-in-ikotun-ile-oyun-local-government-area-kwara-state. Accessed 10 Aug. 2022.
OLAWALE, OMOYENI . "Imamship in Ikotun-Ile Oyun Local Government Area, Kwara State". Afribary, Afribary, 25 Dec. 2021. Web. 10 Aug. 2022. < https://afribary.com/works/imamship-in-ikotun-ile-oyun-local-government-area-kwara-state >.
OLAWALE, OMOYENI . "Imamship in Ikotun-Ile Oyun Local Government Area, Kwara State" Afribary (2021). Accessed August 10, 2022. https://afribary.com/works/imamship-in-ikotun-ile-oyun-local-government-area-kwara-state