The importance of intellectual property in the modern world goes far beyond the protection of the creations of the mind. It affects virtually all aspects of economic and cultural life.”2 This is the collective wisdom of mankind, as reflected in their fundamental documents. Intellectual property is vital for the development and well being of the...Read More

Sufism, or Islamic mysticism, often presented an inclusive version of faith that extended beyond the strict worldview of medieval jurists. In this sense, the acceptance of diversity of paths to God is a crucial feature of many Sufi doctrines. This paper attempts to look at Ibn ‘Arabi’s approach towards the diversity of religious traditions and...Read More

This paper analyses the relevance of Islamic business ethics to the development of the Nigerian Economy. As a contribution to the debate on the establishment of Islamic banking in Nigeria, the paper wants broaden the understanding of Islamic business ethics among the Nigerians. Essentially we want demonstrate that Islamic business ethics want promote justice, equity...Read More

Sheikh Shihab ed-Din lived during the Ayyubid period (1187-1250 A.D.). When he died, followed by his two sons, the three of them were buried close to each other at a site known by Saffa residents as ed-Deir and/or Shihab ed-Din. The sacred place of the Sheikh, now recognized as an archaeological site, covers an area...Read More