TSAQAFAH
Vol. 21 No. 1 (2025): Tsaqafah Jurnal Peradaban Islam

Voices of Harmony: Exploring Peace and National Unity in Nigerian Arabic Literature

Yusuf, Tajudeen (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
11 May 2025

Abstract

Since the old age, Literature as a mirror of society and its development often explores themes of morality, compassion, unity and peaceful coexistence in human society. Through poems and proses, literature can convey ethical principles that promote and educate peaceful coexistence, respect for others, and harmonious social relationships. Using descriptive method, this paper attempt to explore the contributions of Arabic Literature of Nigerian Authorship in promoting national integration, harmony and peaceful co-existence among Nigerian citizen with diverse ethnics and constituencies; literary texts (Poetry) were selected in the works of three literary icons. This study examines how Nigerian-authored Arabic literature fosters unity, harmony, and peaceful coexistence in Nigeria’s diverse socio-political landscape. It highlights the contributions of prominent Arabic literary figures, who are Muslims and products of rigorous Arabic and Islamic scholarship. Through their works, they promote ideals of social cohesion and mutual understanding. Their literary contributions serve as a bridge for fostering peace and unity in the nation.. The results of the study reveals that many literary scholars have contributed, through their literary productions, to the promotion of national integration, harmony and peaceful co-existence among the people who speak a multitude of languages and have array of cultural diversities and practices.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

tsaqafah

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Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance Education Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice Social Sciences

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TSAQAFAH (pISSN: 1411-0334 | eISSN: 2460-0008) is journal of Islamic civilization published by University of Darussalam Gontor. It is semiannual journal published in May and November for the developing the scientific ethos. Editors accept scientific articles and result of research in accordance with ...