Shariah Framework Based on Qualities of Shariah Scholars Towards Islamic Fatwa Shopping in Nigeria

Authors

  • Umar Musa Yakasai Federal University, Gashua, Yobe State
  • Tijjani Muhamad Federal University, Gashua, Yobe State

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21154/invest.v3i2.6498

Keywords:

fatwa Shopping, Islamic financial institution, sharia scholars, qualities, qualification

Abstract

This study examines the characteristics of Islamic scholars in issuing fatwas, highlighting concerns that financial institutions may seek fatwas aligning with their profit-driven motives, potentially contradicting Islamic principles. Focusing on Nigeria, it assesses the qualifications of advisors and supervisors in Islamic financial institutions and examines their link to the issuance of fatwas. Gathering insights from 250 randomly selected Shariah scholars and students, the research employs structural equation modeling (SEM) for analysis. The reliability of survey responses was assessed using a 5-point Likert scale. The consistency of the data was verified using mean-variance extracted, composite reliability, and Cronbach's alpha. SEM was used to assess the relationship between scholars' qualifications and the issuance of fatwas. The results underscore the importance of attributes such as knowledge, piety, sincerity, honesty, and legal responsibility in the issuance of fatwas, reflecting broader concerns about fatwa shopping. The study's scope was limited to Nigeria, focusing on scholars' perceptions of fatwa shopping

Author Biographies

Umar Musa Yakasai, Federal University, Gashua, Yobe State

Musa Umar Yakasai is currently a PhD student undergoing. He got his Master in Islamic Studies and he published several papers and attended some conferences

Tijjani Muhamad, Federal University, Gashua, Yobe State

Dr. Tijjani Muhammad is currently an expert in Islamic Banking and Finance at Federal University Gashua, Yobe State, and has published thirty (30) research articles in an International reputable Journals including Web of Science and Scopus database and edited several journals for different International Journals around the world.

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2023-12-07

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Yakasai, U. M., & Muhamad, T. (2023). Shariah Framework Based on Qualities of Shariah Scholars Towards Islamic Fatwa Shopping in Nigeria. Invest Journal of Sharia & Economic Law, 3(2), 139–166. https://doi.org/10.21154/invest.v3i2.6498

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