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Accepted Paper:
Melodic Devotion: Celebrating the Prophet's Glory through Contemporary Hausa Song in Nigeria
Nura Abubakar
(Ohio University)
This paper offers a detailed translation of a Hausa song that extols the Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him), authored and performed by a woman. By contextualizing the song within Islamic traditions and Hadith interpretations, the paper highlights its pertinence to Islamic teachings.
Paper long abstract:
This paper offers a meticulous translation and analysis of a Hausa song extolling the Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him), as composed and performed by women. By situating the song within the broader framework of Islamic tradition and Hadith interpretation, the study underscores its significance within Islamic pedagogy. The discourse presented herein contends that, in alignment with certain authentic Hadiths, the musical articulation of Hausa songs venerating the Prophet (PBUH) should not be subject to disapproval solely based on their melodic nature, particularly given the profound Hadith narratives they encompass