Strengthening Da’wah and Coordination of Activities among Muslim Organizations for a Better Nigeria: A Strategic Approach

Abstract

Despite over 800 years of introduction of the da’wah and Islamic activities to Nigeria, the effects on the development of the nation and the people have fallen short of expectation. The economy, polity and social systems of the country are in pathological disarray. The objective of the da’wah and the Islamic activities is to promote peaceful coexistence, good governance, equity and social justice, and international best practices for protection of human rights, dignity and values for advancing humanity towards his Creator in the most profitable manner. The poor situation in Nigeria and living standards of Nigerians which has persisted for over 50 years, calls for urgent review of the potential transformational role the da’wah and activities of Muslim organizations and leadership must play. We propose in this article a strategy that could engage the Muslim community in Nigeria positively participates in the emancipation of the nation from corruption, social injustice, poor governance and other ills debarring its progress using da’wah activities of the Muslim organizations within coordinated leadership of the Sultan, the Nigeria most referred leader of the Muslims. The paper, through an analytical method, recommends establishment of Da’wah Assembly of Representatives (DAR) as an organizational model, for management of the affairs of the Muslims with guiding cardinal framework to interface with government and contribute to national development.