Abstract:
The purpose of this study was to assess Islamic Mission relations with the
State in the provision of Islamic religious and secular education in Northern
Ghana. The critical importance of gleaning a better understanding of Islam
and the perceived backwardness of Muslims in Ghana, notwithstanding the
kind of education they (Muslims) pursue, motivated the study. The researcher
used the qualitative historical research approach. Twenty (20) participants
were purposively selected for semi-structured individual interviews and sevenmember
focus group was also purposively selected for focus group
discussions. So in all (27) participants were interviewed. Data was also
collected from documents like articles, letters, newspapers, journals,
periodicals, articles, journals, letters, periodicals, newspapers, and archival
records. Inductive analysis resulted in the emergence of patterns and themes
relative to the introduction of Islamic education and the management of
Islamic education in Northern Ghana. It was found that participants showed
mixed feelings about Mission-State relations in the provision of Islamic and
secular education in Northern Ghana. While some felt the relations were
positive, others disagreed, and some felt it was positive to some extent. Again,
it was revealed that the Hausa, the Wangara, the Larbanga and other traders,
brought Islam and her education to Northern Ghana. It was further indicated
that colonial government did not manage Islamic education well. However,
post-colonial government demonstrated interest in the growth and
development of Islam and Islamic education. It was recommended that
government should work with the Missionaries to improve the relations.
