Academic Achievements Inspire Social Reform: Muhammadu Sanusi II’s PhD Success
Muhammadu Sanusi II, the 16th Emir of Kano, has recently completed his PhD viva, an achievement that is not only a source of joy but also an inspiration to every seeker of knowledge. As an academic with a deep passion for contemporary Islamic issues, I find this achievement particularly significant.
Sanusi has written extensively on various topics, including Democracy, Human Rights in Islam, Gender, Sharia, Islamic Studies and Philosophy, Women and Politics, and Sharia in Northern Nigeria. While I have agreed with many of his positions, I have also found myself in disagreement with some, such as in the case of his work, "The Adulteress Diary."
The Emir’s ability to address and propose solutions to contemporary Islamic issues is both timely and crucial. Since his ascension to the throne of Dabo in 2014, Sanusi has been a vocal critic of various socio-economic issues in Kano, including high rates of divorce, domestic violence, and irresponsible parenting.
Sanusi’s PhD thesis, titled "Codification of Islamic Family Law as an Instrument of Social Reform: A Case Study of the Emirate of Kano and Comparison with the Kingdom of Morocco," promises to provide a valuable guide toward implementing Islamic Family Law to achieve social reforms in our society.
Many people shirk their family responsibilities, using poverty as an excuse, yet this does not prevent them from continuing to have children despite the challenging economic situation. Domestic violence has become disturbingly common, with couples engaging in physical fights due to ignorance.
The Emir’s work has also inspired me to pursue my PhD in an area that will provide solutions and serve as an instrument for social reform in our society. Students of knowledge like myself will eagerly read this thesis to learn from a scholar of such repute. The Kano State government and the Commissioner of Religious Affairs would do well to study this thesis, to understand the problems and implement the solutions proposed by Sanusi the king, Sanusi the scholar.
Long Live Dr. Sanusi Lamido Aminu Sanusi.
Mr. Mukhtar, ANIPR, is a political PR consultant and teaches Islamic History, Culture, and Civilization at Federal University Dutsin-Ma.
