The word Almajiri was derived from an Arabic word, Al-muhajirun, which means a migrant who travels from one place to another in search of Islamic knowledge under the guidance of an Islamic scholar, popularly known as Mallam. While the Almajiri education system has existed for centuries, it has evolved in ways that now contribute to various social issues, as most people now associate Almajiri with begging.The post How local Mallams resist reform of Almajiri schools in northern Nigeria appeared first on Vanguard News.
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