The migration and historical survey: a reflection on GIDAN Abstract JUMA scholars of ZAZZAU

The Gidan Juma scholars of Zazzau was said to have migrated from Futa-Toro around the middle of 17th century (1650). The source revealed that the Gidan Juma scholars are itinerant scholars. This paper is an attempt to trace the origin of Gidan Juma scholars, migration and their contributions to Islamic scholarship particularly in Zazzau and beyond. The research explains that the relation of Africa and Middle East was a long period, as far back as the first century of Islam. Some devoted companions of the Prophet (SAW) under the leadership of Uqbah bn Nafi'u who spread the religion of Islam in African continent. The paper revealed that Gidan Juma scholars have contributed in no small measure in zazzau. These include teaching, learning and Imamate ship (leading people in prayer). The method applied in this research is qualitative, using historical and observatory research methods. The paper ends with conclusion and recommendations.