Oracle of Wisdom Journal of Philosophy and Public Affairs

The research work titled polytheism among Mada Muslims is to examine the practice of monotheism in this study area. Islam as a substantive religion that deals with all aspect of life with the total submission to the will of Allah which tenets also negates the concept of polytheism' or heterogeneous belief in any form of divinity. This paper aimed at looking into the various beliefs and cultural practices aside the Islamic monotheism (Islamic faith) in Mada, with the view of bringing out the real concept of Islamic monotheism (Tawhid) i.e oneness of Allah as the major priority from the perspective of The Qu'ran and Hadith and the scholars views on the concept of syncretism. The study reveals that there is a prevalence of religious heterogeneity among many Mada Muslims and impact affects them negatively of which if a continous awareness and campaign against these beliefs is not carried out, this phenomenon will continue among these Muslims. The primary data were gathered from few individuals and the secondary data were gathered through extensive literature review including books, journals and Islamic manuscripts. The research employs a historical approach to analyze the collected data, focusing on reconstructing and interpreting the past to understand current practices and predict future trend. The study conludes by emphasizing the importance of continuous education and religious guidance in reinforcing the principles of tawhid Islamic monotheism among Muslims in Nasarawa, it provides recommendation for enhancing religious understanding and promoting adherence to monotheistic principles, contributing broader discourse on Islamic practices in Nasarawa State.

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