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The National Chief Imam of Ghana is the highest authority on Muslim affairs in Ghana. Some metropolitan areas and cities, especially in areas with a significant Muslim population, have Islamic or Arabic schools offering primary, junior secondary, senior secondary and tertiary education.
Chief Imam of Ghana (also referred to as National Chief Imam or Grand Mufti of Ghana, "or simply" Chief Imam) is a de facto title for the highest Muslim religious authority in Ghana. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] Role
Abdul Rahim Nayyar, the first Ahmadi Muslim missionary to be sent to the Gold Coast, modern-day Ghana, was responsible for establishing the movement in the country. The first contact with Ahmadiyya in Ghana can perhaps be attributed to a consequence of Sam's cousin who dreamt of white men called "Muslims", [5] with whom he was praying.
In 1974, Sharubutu was appointed the Deputy Regional Chief Imam of Ghana after discussions were held among Islamic personalities etc. [8] His appointment was done in consideration of his dedication to teaching Islam. He turned down the offer made to him but he was forced by some Muslim Chiefs to give it a thought. [9]
He obtained an MPhil in Religious Studies from the University of Cape Coast in 2003. In September 2017, he completed and was awarded a PhD in Religious Studies by the University of Cape Coast. Mustapha Abdul-Hamid's research interests are in the area of Islamic Mysticism, Political Thought in Islam, Islam and Gender and Islam in Ghana.
In the 1980s, a pivotal shift occurred when the Central Mosque at the central market in Makola was burned and demolished by the then president of Ghana, Jerry Rawlings to pave way for the construction of the Rawlings Park. Subsequently, the Abossey Okai Mosque assumed the role of the Central Mosque for Accra.
Later, Christianity was introduced via contact with the European missionaries. [10] [11] Christianity is mainly in the country's south [12] while Islam is based in the north. [13] Islam gained widespread acceptance in northern Ghana after Yaa Naa Zanjina accepted the faith in the 17th century. [14] [15] [16]
This is a category for Ghanaian Imams, Scholars, or any Ghanaian with an Islamic leadership position in Ghana. Subcategories This category has only the following subcategory.