The storm surrounding the declaration of Shari'ah implementation in northern Nigeria in the late 1990s inspired Muslim communities in southwestern Nigeria to establish what became known as the Independent Shari'ah Arbitration Panel (ISAP). The primary aim of the panel is to adjudicate matters related to Muslim social issues, with jurisdictional boundaries in line with the principles of Islamic jurisprudence. Efforts were been different, as the panels have faced numerous challenges that have hindered the smooth operation of justice for Muslims in southwestern Nigeria. This paper aims to identify the problems facing the Independent Shari'ah Arbitration Panel (ISAP) in southwestern Nigeria and explore potential solutions to overcome these challenges, in order to fulfill the valuable goals behind the establishment of ISAP in the region.
| Editor in Chief | |
| Prof. Isa Muhammad Maishanu | Dean, Faculty of Arts and Islamic Studies, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto. |
| Editorial Board | |
| Dr. B. B. Usman | Deputy Dean, Faculty of Arts and Islamic Studies, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto. |
| Pro. Nasiru Ahmad Sokoto | Head,Department of Arabic, UsmanuDanfodiyo University, Sokoto. |
| Dr. S.A. Aboki | Department of Islamic Studies, UsmanuDanfodiyo University,Sokoto |
| Prof. Abubakar A. Muhammad | Head, Department of Modern European Languages & Linguistics,UsmanuDanfodiyo University, Sokoto |
| Dr. Ibrahim Abdullahi S.S | Head, Department of Nigerian Languages, UsmanuDanfodiyo University, Sokoto |
| Dr. Umar Ahmad | Department of Modern European Languages & Linguistics, UsmanuDanfodiyo University, Sokoto (Secretary) |