CURRICULLUM VITAE

A: BIODATA

FULL NAME Ahmad Yahya

DATE OF BIRTH 2nd February 1968
PLACE OF BIRTH FaggeB No. 272, Rabbani Avenue, Kano.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA Fagge
STATE OF ORIGIN Kano State
GEO-POLITICAL ZONE North-West
NATIONALITY Nigerian
MARITAL STATUS Married
NUMBER OF CHILDREN Seven
CURRENT POSTAL ADDRESS Federal College of Education, P.M.B.
3045, Kano Nigeria.
E-MAIL ADDRESSES ahmadfaggekano@yahoo.co.uk
ahmadfakan@yahoo.co.uk
PERMANENT HOME ADDRESS: FaggeB No. 272, Rabbani Avenue,
Fagge Local Govt., Kano State
COMPUTER LITERACY Literate

B: EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED AND QUALIFICATION

YEAR NAME OF SCHOOL QUALIFICATION

2006 Bayero University Kano M.A. Islamic Studies
2002 Federal College of Education, Kano Post-Graduate Diploma in Education
1991 Bayero University Kano B.A. [Hons] Islamic Studies
1985 School for Arabic Studies, Kano State Teachers' Grade II Certificate
1980 Festival Primary School, Kano State Primary School Certificate

C: WORKING EXPERIENCE

PERIOD EMPLOYER POST

1982-1994 Mukhtariyya Islamiyya Islamic Primary School, Fagge, Kano. Islamic Studies teacher
1991-1992 Riyadul Qur'an Islamic Primary School, Katsina State (Corper) Islamic Studies teacher
1983-1983 Fagge Special Primary School, Kano Student teacher
1984-1984 Fagge Special Primary School, Kano. Student teacher
1985-1985 Asasul Islam Primary School Student teacher
1985-1985 Kofar Kudu Primary School, Kano Student teacher
1993-1998 Girls' Science College Garko, Kano (S.T.S.B.) Head, Dept. of Islamic Studies
1998-2001 Govt. Technical College Wudil, Kano (S.T.S.B.) Head, Dept. of Islamic Studies
2001-2001 Dawakin Kudu Science College, Kano (S.T.S.B.) Islamic Studies Teacher
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2004-2004 Govt. Technical College Kano (S.T.S.B) Islamic Studies Teacher
2004-2005 Day Science College Kano (S.T.S.B.) Islamic Studies Teacher
2005-2005 Maitama Sule Science College Gaya, Kano (S.T.S.B.) Islamic Studies Teacher
1997-2005 Federal College of Education Kano Part-Time Lecturer
2005-Date Federal College of Education Kano Full-Time Lecturer

KEY
STSB: Science and Technical Schools Board.

D: TEACHING RESPONSIBILITIES

N.C.E. Level:
1. Teacher
2. Academic Advisor
3. Project Supervisor

Under Graduate Level:

1. Teacher
2. Academic Advisor
3. Project Supervisor

E: ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

POSITION HELD DEPT./UNIT SERVED PERIOD

B.ED 200 Level Coordinator Islamic Studies 2005-2008
Asst. Dept. Exams Officer Islamic Studies 2008-2010
B. Ed Project Coordinator Islamic Studies 2012-2013
Coordinator (DPA) Directorate of Continuing Educ. 2014-2017
Head of Department Department of Islamic Studies 2017-2019
Head of Department Department of Islamic Studies 2019-

F: MEMBERSHIP OF COLLEGE COMMITTEES

NAME DURATION
st
Member, Welfare Committee in the 1 Annual National Conference, School of 2005
Secondary Education, Arts and Social Sciences, Federal College of Education,
Kano, 2005.
Member, Reception Committee in the 5th Annual National Conference, School of 2009
Secondary Education, Arts and Social Sciences, Federal College of Education,
Kano, 2009.
Member, Protocol Committee in the 7th Annual National Conference, School of 2011
Secondary Education, Arts and Social Sciences, Federal College of Education,
Kano, 2011
Member, Welfare Committee in the 8th Annual National Conference, School of 2012
Secondary Education, Arts and Social Sciences, Federal College of Education,
Kano, 2012
Member, Local Organizing Committee in the 9th Annual National Conference, 2013
School of Secondary Education, Arts and Social Sciences, Federal College of
Education, Kano, 2013
Member, Plenary Session Committee in the 9th Annual National Conference, School 2013
of Secondary Education, Arts and Social Sciences,, Federal College of Education,

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Member, Local Organizing Committee in the 11th Annual National Conference, 2016
School of Secondary Education, Arts and Social Sciences, Federal College of
Education, Kano, 2016
Member, Plenary Session Sub-Committee the 11th Annual National Conference, 2016
School of Secondary Education, Arts and Social Sciences, Federal College of
Education, Kano, 2016
Member, Local Organizing Committee in the 12th Annual National Conference, 2017
School of Secondary Education, Arts and Social Sciences, Federal College of
Education, Kano, 2017
Member, Academic Development Council 2017-
Member, Academic Board Committee 2017-
Member, Local Organizing Committee in the 13th Annual National Conference, 2018
School of Secondary Education, Arts and Social Sciences, Federal College of
Education, Kano, 2018.

G: COMMUNITY SERVICES (outside the college)

SERVICE RENDERED ORGANIZING BODY

Paper Presentation: ''Effective Time Management as a Tool to MSSN, Kano State Area Unit
Successful Leadership and Da'wah Activities''
Paper Presentation: ''The Impact of Tauhid on Heart Purification Al-Muntada al-Islami Trust, Kano
Paper Presentation: ''Some Major Implications of Girl-Child Hawking Yakasai Zumunta in collaboration
in Muslim Communities'' with Compass Project
Paper Presentation: ''Tarbiyya a Musulunci da Muhimmancinta ga Yakasai Zumunta in collaboration
Rayuwar Al'umma'' with Compass Project
Paper Presentation: ''Intoxicants and the Muslim Youth: A perusal Yakasai Zumunta Awareness
into their Harmful Effects''
Paper Presentation: ''The Kalimah and its Implications: A short Essay MSSN in collaboration with Al-
on the Crux of the Islamic Faith'' Muntada al-Islami Trust, Kano
Chairman: ''Restructuring our Leadership Style for Effective Service MSSN, Kano State Area Unit
Delivery''
Chairman: ''Role of H.O.S/H.O.Ds. in the School Management'' Ministry of Education, Kano.
Paper Presentation: ''Mu'ujizozin Al-Kur'ani mai Girma'' MSSN Kano State Area Unit
Paper Presentation: ''Contemporary Islamic Movements in the NASFAT Society, Kano
Modern World: The Contributions of NASFAT''
Television Programme: ''The Islamic System of Inheritance'' NASFAT Society, Kano
Television Programme: ''The Legal Status of Love for the Prophet, NASFAT Society, Kano
sallallahu 'alaihi wa sallam''
Television Programme: ''Personal Hygiene and Environmental NASFAT Society, Kano
Sanitation in Islam''
Television Programme: ''The Meaning and Significance of Iman'' NASFAT Society, Kano

H: REGISTRATION WITH A PROFESSIONAL BODY

NAME OF BODY STATUS

1. Jundun Nabiyy (SAW) Association of Islamic Poets, Kano State Chairman
2. Historians of Islamic Art Association (HIAA), University of North Carolina at Member
Chapel Hill, College of Arts and Sciences, Dept. of Art, Hanes Art Centre, P.O.Box
3405
3. Society of Architectural Historians (SAH) 1365 N. Astor Street, Chicago, Illinois Member
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4. Medinanet Association of Muslim Architects, Kulliyyah of Architecture and Academic Member
Environmental Design, International Islamic University, Malaysia
5. International Forum of Islamic Architecture and Design (IFIAD), Department of Member
Architectural Engineering, University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

I: HONOURS/AWARDS OBTAINED WITH DATES

SN BODY/ORGANIZATION HONOUR DATE

1 Jam'iyyah Al-Lughah Al-Arabiyyah wa Thaqafatiha, Department of Certificate of Merit 1986
Arabic, Bayero University Kano
2 Riyadul Qur'an Islamiyyah Primary School, Katsina State Certificate of Merit 1993
3 Muslim Student Society of Nigeria, Girls Science College Garko, Kano Certificate of Merit 1998
4 Science and Technical Schools Board, Kano State Letter of Commendation 1999
5 Science and Technical Schools Board, Kano State Letter of Commendation 2000
6 Government Technical College, Wudil, Kano State Letter of Commendation 2000
7 Muslim Student Society of Nigeria, Kano State Area Unit Letter of Appreciation 2006
8 Muslim Student Society of Nigeria, F.C.E. Kano Chapter Certificate of Merit 2008

J: PUBLICATIONS

1. BOOKS

1 Yahya, A; Imam, S.S; Haruna, I.K. (2009) The path to success: Islamic studies for lower basic
education in Nigeria (Book 1). Kano: Fidan Publishers Limited.
2 Yahya, A; Imam, S.S; Haruna, I.K. (2009) The path to success: Islamic studies for lower basic
education in Nigeria (Book 2). Kano: Fidan Publishers Limited.
3 Yahya, A; Imam, S.S; Haruna, I.K. (2010) The path to success: Islamic studies for lower basic
education in Nigeria (Book 3). Kano: Fidan Publishers Limited.
4 Yahya, A; Imam, S.S; Ibrahim, M. (2010) The path to success: Islamic studies for lower basic
education in Nigeria (Book 4). Kano: Fidan Publishers Limited.
5 Yahya, A., Wada, M., Hamza, U.L., Kyare, B.M., Muhammad, A.Y., Ibrahim, M. (2016) An
introduction to the study of Islam: The Islamic sciences (Eds) (Vol. I, 1ST Ed.). Kano: Classic
Prints and Binding Service
6 Yahya, A., Wada, M., Hamza, U.L., Kyare, B.M., Muhammad, A.Y., Ibrahim, M. (2016) An
introduction to the study of Islam: The Islamic sciences (Eds) (Vol. II, 1ST Ed.). Kano: Classic
Prints and Binding Service
7 Yahya, A., Wada, M., Hamza, U.L., Kyare, B.M., Muhammad, A.Y., Ibrahim, M. (2016) An
introduction to the study of Islam: The Islamic sciences (Eds) (Vol. III, 1ST Ed.). Kano: Classic
Prints and Binding Service
8 Yahya, A.; Jibrin, H.A. (2018) Religion and national values Islamic studies for lower basic education
in Nigeria (Primary 3). Kano: Fidan Publishers Limited.
9 Yahya, A., Wada, M., Hamza, U.L., Kyare, B.M., Muhammad, A.Y., Ibrahim, M. (2018) Islamic
Studies for colleges and allied institutions (Eds) (Vol. I, 2nd Ed). Kano, Nigeria: Fancy Printers
Nigeria Limited.
10 Yahya, A., Wada, M., Hamza, U.L., Kyare, B.M., Muhammad, A.Y., Ibrahim, M. (2018) Islamic
Studies for colleges and allied institutions (Eds) (Vol. II, 2nd Ed). Kano, Nigeria: Fancy Printers
Nigeria Limited.
11 Yahya, A., Wada, M., Hamza, U.L., Kyare, B.M., Muhammad, A.Y., Ibrahim, M. (2018) Islamic
Studies for colleges and allied institutions (Eds) (Vol. III, 2nd Ed). Kano, Nigeria: Fancy
Printers Nigeria Limited.
12 Yahya, A. (2018) Beginner approach to Mirath, the Islamic system of inheritance. Zaria: Ahmadu
Bello University Press
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3. BOOK CHAPTERS

1 Yahya, A; Hassan, B. (2008) The status of women in Islam with regard to inheritance: A model for
gender equity in a democratic Nigeria. In Democratic governance in Nigeria: Some selected
issues and challenges. Kano: Chiranchi Educational and Management Consultancy. PP. 207-
220.
2 Yahya, A. (2016). Islam in West Africa. In Yahya, A., Ibrahim, M., Hamza, U.L., Muhammad, A.Y.,
Wada, M., Kyare, B.M (Eds). An introduction to the study of Islam: the Islamic sciences (pp.
18-31). Kano: Classic Prints and Binding Service
3 Yahya, A. (2016). A beginner approach to mirath: the Islamic science of inheritance. In Yahya, A.,
Ibrahim, M., Hamza, U.L., Muhammad, A.Y., Wada, M., Kyare, B.M (Eds). An introduction to
the study of Islam: the Islamic sciences (pp. 129-153). Kano: Classic Prints and Binding
Service
4 Yahya, A. (2016). Female inheritance in Kano: examination of some obstructions affecting their rights.
In Yahya, A., Ibrahim, M., Hamza, U.L., Muhammad, A.Y., Wada, M., Kyare, B.M (Eds). An
introduction to the study of Islam: the Islamic sciences (pp. 154-172). Kano: Classic Prints and
Binding Service
5 Yahya, A. (2018) Islam in West Africa. In Yahya, A., Wada, M., Hamza, U.L., Kyare, B.M.,
Muhammad, A.Y., Ibrahim, M. Islamic Studies for colleges and allied institutions (Eds) (Vol.
II, 2nd Ed). Kano, Nigeria: Fancy Printers Nigeria Limited. PP.17-29
6 Yahya, A. (2018) Mirath: The Islamic system of succession. In Yahya, A., Wada, M., Hamza, U.L.,
Kyare, B.M., Muhammad, A.Y., Ibrahim, M. Islamic Studies for colleges and allied
institutions (Eds) (Vol. III, 2nd Ed). Kano, Nigeria: Fancy Printers Nigeria Limited. PP.1-24
7 Yahya, A. (2018) Female inheritance in Kano: Examination of some obstructions affecting their rights.
In Yahya, A., Wada, M., Hamza, U.L., Kyare, B.M., Muhammad, A.Y., Ibrahim, M. Islamic
Studies for colleges and allied institutions (Eds) (Vol. III, 2nd Ed). Kano, Nigeria: Fancy
Printers Nigeria Limited. PP.25-46

2. JOURNAL ARTICLES

1 Yahya, A. (2006). 'Elements of self-reliance in the traditional Qur'anic school (Tsangaya)'. Kundi
Multi-disciplinary Journal. Vol.1, No.1. PP.186-191.
2 Yahya, A.; Muhammad, A.Y. (2006). 'Appraisal of the science of accrediting and discrediting of Hadith
reporters'. Badala Journal of Arts and Social Sciences. Vol.1, No.1. ISSN: 0794-2206.
3 Yahya, A. (2009) 'Integrating Islamic ethics into the Kano built environment: Residential areas in some
areas of Kano city, Nigeria'. The Ethics in the Built Environment 2009 Conference Proceedings
cd. ISBN- 1397898535826332. UK. PP.374-407.
4 Yahya, A. (2010) 'Some social and institutional problems affecting Muslim women inheritance in Kano
State'. Al-Ittihad Journa of Islamization of Knowledge and Contemporary Issues. Vol.10, No.2.
PP.114-137.
5 Yahya, A. (2012). 'Interplay of Islamic ethics and architecture in an African city'. LONAARD
International Journal of Art and Architecture London. ISSN: 2045-8150. pp.14-25.
6 Yahya, A. (2012). 'The Islam-oriented house structure in Kano: A vanishing heritage in modern city
composition'. International Journal of Islamic Architecture from the Sunnah. Vol.2, Issue 2.
ISSN: 2086-2636. PP.88-100.
7 Yahya, A. (2013). 'Female shares in Mirath with particular reference to Surah al-Nisa'. Badala Journal
of Arts and Social Sciences. Vol.9, No.9. ISSN: 0794-2206. pp.116-124.
8 Yahya, A. (2015). ‘Democratic institutions in some Muslim majority states and their role in Shari’ah
implementation: A case study’. The Journal of Rotterdam Islamic and Social Sciences. Vol.6,
No.1. ISSN: 18776671. pp.31-50.
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9 Yahya, A. (2016). 'Subconscious Biomimiking In An African Society: Aspects of Socio-Spatial
Dimensions of Ant Nest and Human Built Environment'. Journal of Creative Writing. Vol.2 (1)
ISSN: 2410-6259. pp. 1-19.

10 Yahya, A. (2016) 'Self reliance: An untold feature of the Tsangaya system'. Voyage Journal of
Religious Studies. Volume (2), ISSN: 2504-9046, pp. 1-13.
11 Yahya, A. (2017) 'The nature and importance of a culture-based public administration: Focus on the
Kano traditional ruling system'. Badala Journal of Arts and Social Sciences. Vol. 12, No.1.
ISSN: 0794-2206. pp. 404-422.
12 Yahya, A. (2017) 'Appraisal of Banu Umayya's contributions to the development of hospitals'. Badala
Journal of Arts and Social Sciences. Vol. 12, No.1. ISSN: 0794-2206. pp. 449-459.
13 Yahya, A. (2018) ‘Tsangaya: The traditional Islamic education system in Hausaland’. Jurnal
Pendidikan Islam. Vol.4, No.1 (June 2018) e-ISSN: 2460-8149, pp. 1-14 [Online] Available
from: http://journal.uinsgd.ac.id/index.php/jpi DOI: 10.15575/jpi.v4i1.2244.

K: CONFERENCES

1. INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES

1 Yahya, A. (2008) 'The Impacts of Islamic Culture on Architectural Design in Hausaland: Focus on
the Structure of Residential Buildings'. A paper presented at the International Forum on
Islamic Architecture and Design, University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
2 Yahya, A. (2009) 'The Islam-Oriented House Structure in Kano: A Vanishing Heritage in Modern
City Composition'. A paper presented at the City and Civilization International Symposium,
Corum, Republic of Turkey.
3 Yahya, A. (2009) 'Integrating Islamic Ethics into the Built Environment: Residential Structure in
some Areas of Kano City, Nigeria'. A paper presented at the Ethics and the Built
Environment International Conference, University of Nottingham, UK.
4 Yahya, A. (2010) 'Islamic Ethics and Architecture: Examination of their Interplay in the Kano Built
Environment'. A paper presented at the First International Conference on Urban and
Architectural Heritage in Islamic Countries, Riyadh, KSA.
5 Yahya, A. (2010) 'Integration of Religion, Culture and Nature in the Kano Built Environment: Model
for a Sustainable Architecture'. A paper presented at the First Built Environment
Development Symposium, University of Dammam, KSA.
6 Yahya, A. (2012) 'Interplay of Islamic Ethics and Architecture in an African City: Focus on Some
Selected Local Government Areas in Kano'. A paper presented at the West Africa Built
Environment Research (Waber) International Conference, Abuja.
7 Yahya, A. (2013) 'Potentials of an Islamic E-Library (Al-Maktabah Al-Shamelah) for Arresting the
Spread of Fabricated Hadiths on the Internet'. A paper presented at the 4th International
Conference on Excellence in University Teaching, Riyadh, KSA.
8 Yahya, A. (2013) 'Sustainable Architecture in an African City: The Religious, Cultural and Natural
Interplay in the Kano Built Environment'. A paper presented at SABS Conference on
Architecture, Environment, Technology and Society in The Global South, Jomo Kenyatta
University of Agriculture and Technology, Kenya.
9 Yahya, A. (2014) 'The Contributions of Muslims to the Development of Hospitals'. A Paper
Presented at the First International Conference on Clinical Teaching/Learning in Nursing
and Health Sciences, Held at College of Nursing at King Abdulaziz University for Health
Sciences, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
10 Yahya, A. (2014) 'Clinical Ethics in the 19th Century Hausaland and their Relevance to Modern
Medical Education'. A paper presented at the Saudi International Medical Education
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Arabia, November 23-25.
11 Yahya, A. (2015) 'Facilitating the Development of Islamic Education through ICT: Potentials of an
E-Library (al-Maktabah al-Shamilah) for Ascertaining Hadith Status'. A paper presented at
International Conference on Islam and Challenges of Development in the 21st Century, in
honour of Professor Muhammad Sani Zahradeen, Bayero University Kano.
12 Yahya, A. (2015). 'Self-Reliance: An Untold Feature of the Tsangaya System'. A paper presented at
International Conference on the Qur'an: Past , Present and Future, in honour of Khalifah
Ishaq Rabi'u (Khadimul Qur'an), Bayero University Kano.
13 Yahya, A. (2016). Preservation of Muslims' Cultural Identity in Future Built Environment: Socio-
Spatial Configuration of Kano Residences as a Model. A paper presented at The First
Memaryat International Conference under The Theme: Arhitecture Of The Future:
Challenges And Visions, organized by the College of Architecture and Design, Effat
University, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 15th – 20th April, 2017
14 Yahya, A. (2018) Tsangaya: the traditional islamic education system in Hausaland. A paper
presented at International Conference on Islamic Education: History, Prospect and
Challenges, organized by Department of Tarbiyah and teacher training, University of
Dammam, Dammam, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Nov.21st-24th , 2018
15 Yahya, A. (2019) ‘The earthen house in Kano: African definition of vernacular architecture’. A
paper presented at the International Conference on Vernacular Architecture as Frame of Life
in Historic and Ancient Communities. Berlin, Germany 4th -7th April, 2019.

2. NATIONAL CONFERENCES

1 Yahya, A. (2006). 'Towards Enhancing Women Awareness of the Islamic System of Inheritance'. A
paper presented at the 4th Annual National Conference organized by National Association
for Research Development, Port-Harcourt.
2 Yahya, A. (2006). 'Facilitating the Development of Islamic Education through the Internet: Essay
on Relevance and Benefits'. A paper presented at the 2nd National Conference organized by
Sa'adatu Rimi College of Education, Kumbotso, Kano State.
3 Yahya, A. (2007). 'Islamic Education and the 21st Century Nigeria: Making Science of Inheritance
Functional'. A paper presented at the 2nd Annual National Conference organized by
National Association of Teachers, Federal College of Education, Okene, Kogi State.
4 Yahya, A. (2009). 'Eschewing Domestic Disturbance for National Development: The Relevance of
Mirath'. A paper presented at National Conference organized by Colleges of Legal and
Allied Institutions Academic Staff Union, Atiku Abubakar College of Legal and Islamic
Studies, Nguru, Yobe State.
5 Yahya, A. (2016). 'Sustainability of a culture-based public administration: Focus on the Kano
traditional ruling system'. A paper presented at the 11th Annual National Conference,
organized by School of Secondary Education (Arts and Social Sciences) Federal College of
Education, Kano.
6 Yahya, A. (2017). 'Relevance of Mirath in averting domestic violence'. A paper presented at the
12th Annual National Conference, organized by School of Secondary Education (Arts and
Social Sciences) Federal College of Education, Kano.

L: HOBBY Composing songs in eulogy of the Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace.

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M: REFEREES

SN NAME
1 Dr. Sheikh Umar Sani Fagge
2 Professor Tahir Sayyid
3 Dr. Muhammad Wada
5 Alhaji Falalu Sani
6 Mallam Mahmoud Ibrahim
ADDRESS
Bayero University Kano
Bayero University Kano
Bayero University Kano
Ministry Of Education, Kano
Federal College of Education Kano

TOTAL NUMBER OF ARTICLES IN INTERNATIONAL JOURNALS: 7

TOTAL NUMBER OF ARTICLES IN NATIONAL JOURNALS 6

TOTAL NUMBER OF PUBLISHED BOOKS 12

TOTAL NUMBER OF CHAPTERS IN BOOKS 7

TOTAL NUMBER OF INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE PAPERS 15

TOTAL NUMBER NATIONAL CONFERENCE PAPERS 6

JOURNAL ARTICLES 13
BOOKS 12
CONFERENCES 21
BOOK CHAPTERS 7

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