An Appraisal of The Legality of Translating Jumu’ah Khutbah in Nigeria

Khutbah is one the stipulated condition that distinguish Jumucah prayer from other obligatory five ritual daily prayers. By time Islam spread to what now known as Nigeria, used be rendered in Arabic without any attempt translate it local language. However, with passage of population Muslims continues increase. As a result that, there are agitations and counter-agitation on need either khutbah into languages or render vernacular. The issue legality comes means justifying duo agitations. objective this research paper examine otherwise translating especially country like Nigeria where section who observe their Jumu’ah could not comprehend language which being delivered. method adopted based both participatory non-participatory observations. end-result reveals can legally translated considering large worshippers communication i.e. Arabic. extention, religious festivals such cIdul-Fitr cIdul-Adha too. Similarly ceremonial events should also translated. All these will afford larger number congregation only exposed stand teachings current issues but enable them appreciate Islam.