Historical Evolution of Qur’anic Sciences in Sokoto

This study explores the historical development of Qur’anic sciences in Sokoto, emphasizing the contributions of scholars from the Sokoto Caliphate in introducing, preserving, and advancing Qur’anic knowledge. Through qualitative research, including interviews with prominent scholars, the study highlights the role of figures like Shaykh Abdullahi Foduye in shaping Qur’anic studies through extensive writings and structured educational institutions. Findings reveal that factors such as the Sokoto Jihad, establishment of madaris, scholarly influence from North Africa, and royal patronage played key roles in the spread of Qur’anic sciences. Despite historical challenges, these traditions remain influential in contemporary Islamic scholarship, ensuring the continued transmission of Qur’anic knowledge in Sokoto and beyond.