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Item Open Access Muslim women entrepreneurs : an exploratory study of the nigerian ‘mumpreneurs’ perspective(Emerald Publishing Limited, 2024-07-30) Nasir, Muhammad Muhammad; Shamim, SaemahPurpose – This paper explores the motivations and challenges faced by Muslim women ‘mumpreneurs,’ in Northern Nigeria, a region with a predominantly Muslim population. The unique socio-religious and cultural context of Northern Nigeria serves as a key driver for this research, prompting a deeper understanding of the experiences of Muslim mumpreneurs in the area. Design/methodology/approach – The study employed a qualitative approach, by utilizing semi-structured interviews with 12 Muslim mumpreneurs residing in various states across Northern Nigeria. Accordingly, thematic analysis was used to explore the influence of their motherly roles on their entrepreneurial experiences. Findings – Thematic analysis revealed three key themes: Motivations: Mumpreneurs were driven by desires for financial independence, positive societal impact and increased flexibility to manage work-family balance. Challenges: Lack of capital, skills, knowledge and sociocultural constraints (e.g. gender norms) impeded their progress. Push and pull factors: Their entrepreneurial journeys were shaped by both internal aspirations and external societal influences. Originality/value – The findings of this study provide further understanding of the distinct experiences of Muslim mumpreneurs in Northern Nigeria, contributing significantly to our knowledge of the dynamics of Muslim women mumpreneurs in a specific, understudied Muslim society. By implication, it highlights the need for targeted support for this under-researched population, informing policymakers, support organizations, and future research endeavors.Item Embargo Politics, proselytization, and the glocalization of salafism in post-9/11 Indonesia and Nigeria(Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia, 2024) Nasir, Muhammad Muhammad; Noorhaidi HasanContrary to the simplistic view that portrays the dynamics of Salafism in Indonesia and Nigeria as solely influenced by Saudi Arabia, this thesis offers a novel perspective through a comparative study of these two important Muslimmajority countries outside of the Arab world. Although Saudi financial support played a significant role in the spread of Salafism, I contend that local actors are significantly influencing the dynamics of Salafism in Indonesia and Nigeria, and to a certain extent, even shaping how it took root and evolved. Thus, the concept of Glocalizing Salafism is introduced to emphasize the importance of considering both global influences and the local agency in understanding Salafism’s development and dynamics in Indonesia and Nigeria. To be precise, this concept highlights how local actors adapt Salafism discourse and practices to align with local cultural norms, political realities, and social needs, making Salafis a sort of ‘dynamic actors’, particularly in the wake of the events of 9/11 and the ongoing geopolitical changes in Saudi Arabia. In the same fashion, I also assess the impact of pivotal global events, mainly in the middle east in the 1979, such as the Grand Mosque seizure, known in many literature as the ‘Mecca Uprising’, and the Iranian revolution, which prompted the dissemination of Saudi Salafism, and by implication buttresses the Saudi Arabia’s strategic geopolitical manoeuvring to politically position itself as the central player in the Middle East, and to maintain its preeminent in the Muslim world. Grounded in qualitative interviews and fieldwork in Indonesia and Nigeria, this study explored the diverse trajectories of Salafism shaped by local cultures, geopolitical influences, and global events through a novel comparative approach. Still, future research could explore the evolving nature of Salafism in these regions, considering the ongoing geopolitical changes in Saudi Arabia under MBS.Item Open Access The Sultan, Survivors, and Silencers : The# ArewaMeToo Movement in Northern Nigeria's Online Sphere(Department of Religious Studies, State Islamic University of Sunan Ampel Surabaya, 2024-03-01) Nasir, Muhammad Muhammad; Shamim, SaemahThe #ArewaMeToo movement in Nigeria is a social mediadriven campaign against sexual harassment and gender-based violence. The movement has generated controversy and resistance, prompting a closer examination of its emergence, trajectory, impact, and implications. This study, therefore, examines the emergence and trajectory of the movement and how it has used social media platforms such as Twitter (X) and Facebook to raise awareness about sexual harassment and gender-based violence in northern Nigeria. The movement has attracted significant attention and support, particularly from women who identify themselves as survivors of sexual harassment and who seek to challenge dominant approaches to sexual assault and harassment in the region. Drawing on both secondary and primary sources, this qualitative study provides a comprehensive understanding of the #ArewaMeToo movement and its impact. This research finds the controversial factors that contributed to the Nigerian Sultanate Council’s decision to ban the movement, including the influence of Muslim intellectuals and social media influencers. It also reveals the historical context, key actors, and impact of the movement, as well as the effectiveness of online movements in driving social change.