Review of History and Political Science

“Islam and the Transformation of Murabye - Marriage Rites AmongThe Gbagyi Community of Minna Area of Niger State of Northern Nigeria
Idris Abubakar Zakari

Abstract
In this article an attempt is made to examine Islam and transformation of Murabye-marriage rites among the Gbagyi community of Minna area of Niger State of Northern Nigeria. This has been done by first examining the contact and arrival of Islam among the Gbagyi. Then a meaningful discussion on the courtship among the pre-Islamic Gbagyi has also been made. After these an appraisal on Murabye-Marriage procedures among the pre-Islamic Gbagyi was considered. This was followed by an exploration of Islam and transformation of Murabye– Marriage rites among the Gbagyi. Community of Minna Area of Niger State of Northern Nigeria and finally a conclusion was drawn.

Full Text: PDF     DOI: 10.15640/rhps.v5n1a8