Women dan Da'wah Activities in Katsina Metropolis

Wanita dan Aktiviti Dakwah di Katsina Metropolis

Abstract

Throughout history, one of the yardsticks used to measure the wellbeing of any society has been the condition of its women. Many Muslim women who are in need of guidance and direction lack the presence of men who can provide this service, therefore it makes sense that qualified women in the community should offer the service. In Katsina State, for example, some concerned Muslims have organised themselves into various non-governmental, non-profit societies with the sole purpose of engaging in da’awah among women in villages and towns in the State. These NGOs carry out a number of projects covering education, health, and skill acquisition training among other empowerment programmes. This research aims at analysing these women da’awah organisations, illustrating their activities, achievements as well as challenges. The research also concludes with some possible suggestions. Methodologically, the research adopted qualitative method in the collection of data with the means of In-Depth Interview. The study found that despite having some progress in Da’wah activities, Muslim women still faced little challenges both from government and from their male conterparts in terms of propagating Islam.