Author(s):
Dr. Akeem A.AKANNI, akanniakeem2050@gmail.com,

Abstract: The Glorious Qur’an, the Muslims’ Holy Book encourages adherents of Islam to constitute themselves into groups for the purpose of enjoining what is right and forbidding what is wrong. With this, a number of Muslim organizations are formed at all levels of human relations - local, national and international. In Nigeria, the number of these organizations is intimidating. This paper therefore examines the positive and negative implications of the great number of these Muslim organizations in Nigeria with a view to either encouraging or discouraging their continued existence. The first part of the paper gives the introduction after which the history and development of Muslim organizations in Nigeria were examined. Thereafter, a cross examination of selected Muslim Organizations in the country was undertaken. Then an appraisal of the activities and programmes of these organizations was done in the light of contemporary challenges. A conclusion was thereafter done after which some recommendations were offered.