ABDUL-BAQY, YAHYA ZAKARIYAH
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PROFILE
I am an highly resourceful, proactive, ingenious lecturer holding a PhD, M.A and B.A in Arabic Language & Literature. I have extensive experience in lecturing, curriculum design, research, Interpretation, student affairs management, community development, public speaking and charity works. I am an enthusiastic team member balanced with strong leadership skills and have participated in numerous collaborative and pioneering projects. I am very flexible, innovative problem-solver who thrives under pressure, enjoys challenges, and delivers within the tight deadlines while not compromising on quality. Looking to opportunities to utilize my mastery of the Arabic language and literature to benefit humanity as a whole.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
I have vast experience in teaching and research within Qur’an Studies, Arabic literature & Linguistics domain of expertise.
I posses excellent communication skills and an effective public speaker
I am very experienced in managing and coordinating many inter-disciplinary projects in multicultural environment
I have excellent communicationand presentation skills, including the ability to write high-quality literatures & Linguistics, presenting results, findings and conclusions for both internal and external stakeholders.
I have proven ability to work well both individually and in a team to specify actions to meet broader research or design goal and communicate detailed project issues effectively within teams.
I am highly self-motivated, good at time management and planning, with the ability to meet deadlines.
QUALIFICATIONS
PhD: Arabic Language & Literature University of Ilorin, Nigeria (2018)
M.A: Arabic Language & Literature University of Ilorin, Nigeria (2013)
PGDE: Post Graduate Diploma in Education (Arabic Medium) Federal College of Education, Kano
(2007)
B.A: Arabic Language & Literature (2nd Class Upper)UsmanuDanfodiyo University, Nigeria (2005)
SIS:Senior Islamic Secondary School. Certificate Sheikh Abubakar Gummi Memorial College, Nigeria (2000)
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE
Direcctor, Mirathulummah Academy for Arabic And Islamic Studies, (2023 till date)
Director, AbdulateefCenter for Qur’anic Memo. & Arabic Std., Lagos (2019 - 2022)
Chairman, Student Advisory Committee (2022)
Member, Students/Lecturers’ Lecture Attendance Monitoring Committee. (2022)
Member, Comm. on the Review of Students’ Extra-Curricular Activities (2018 - 2019)
Member, Examination Monitoring Committee, (2018 - 2019)
Sub-Dean, Student Affairs Unit. (2018 - 2019)
Coordinator, Arabic Language Proficiency Programme (2018)
Dean, Student Affairs Unit, -)
Member, Co-mmittee for the review of the Students’ Hand Book (2017)
Member, Dept of Lang. Comm. on New Proposed Academic Prog. (2014)
Member, College Examination Committee. 2013/2014
Member, College Maiden Conference Papers Cleaning Committee 2013
Level Adviser (Arabic Unit) Dept of Languages -
Secretary, Arabic Unit, Dept of languages. Al-Hikmah University, 2010 - 2011
Ass. Sec. AJAAIS, Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin Nigeria. 2009 - 2011
Member, CHOSA Electoral Committee. 2010
WORK EXPERIENCE
2022 – Till Date: Management of staff, students, and study activities Mirathul-Ummah Online Academy, Ilorin.
Fully responsible for the establishment of the Academy from the starting procedure.
Responsible for developing academic curriculum for O Level cert in the Academy .
I engaged teaching and mentoring students of O level.
2019 – 2023 Management of staff, students, and other study activities, Abdulateef Center for Qur’anic Memorization, Lagos, Nigeria.
Responsible for the Hifz and Revision structure of about 200 Huffaz in the center
Responsible for developing and restructuring of curriculum of the center .
Conducting of workshop and capacity development for the staff
I engaged students with motivational and spiritual talk required by students of Qur’an
2018 – 2022 * Lecturer I, Arabic Language & Literature, Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Nigeria
Responsible for developing academic curriculum for undergraduate and post graduate studies in the Department of Languages, Arabic Unit.
I engaged in delivering lectures of undergraduate and postgraduate students in ranges of modules
Experienced in report writing and writing up research work for publication.
, Design exam questions and marking schemes for academic sessions, 2018/2019, 2021/2022 respecively.
Supervised students on exchange programme on their research works, 2018/2019, 2021/2022.
Organized specialized training sessions on how to undergoes research work for undergraduate and Master’s /students,-
Teaching Arabic courses and supervising student research (100 to 800 Level students). Up to 100 students per semester.
Coordinator for nndergraduate Project and seminar presentation,-
Supervised 20 number of Undergraduate Projects
Coordinate with experts in community projects to deliver public lectures and symposium
Mentoring of other junior lectures in the Department, 2018/2019 and 2021/2022.
2013 – 2018: Lecturer II, Arabic Language & Literature, Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Nigeria
Responsible for developing academic curriculum for undergraduate and post graduate studies in the department,-
I prepared for learning and teaching sessions by creating appropriate resources to facilitate the delivery of the sessions and aid excellent student experience.
2009 – 2013: Assistant Lecturer, Arabic Language & Literature, Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Nigeria
Responsible for Arabic Unit Memos and minutes, and academic records
In charge of the Arabic Unit Examinations and preparation of the students results.
Teaching a General Course in Arabic to about 1000 students per semester
Parcticipated in setting up of the Post-Graduate programme in the Department.
2008 – 2009: Part time Lecturer, Arabic Language & Literature, Inst. For African Lang, Kano, Nigeria
Responsible for teaching of aquisitaionof language skills to adult students.
2007 – 2008: Part time Lecturer, Arabic Language & Literature. Aminu Kano College of Arabic & Islamic and Islamic LegalStudeiss , Kano, Nigeria
Responsible for developing the student communication and written skills in Arabic literature
Teaching General Course in Arabic to an average of 1000 students per semester
2006 – 2007: Graduate Assistant. Arabic Language & Literature. Bayero University, Kano, Nigeria
Responsible for teaching of Arabic Rhetoric to Arabic Students at Diploma Level>
Sered as a personal assistance to the office of the Head of Department.
Involved in guiding the final year studemts on the skill of long essay presentation.
PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENTS
Director, Mirathul-Ummah Online Academy, Ilorin, Nigeria. 2022 Till Date
Director, AbdulateefCenter for Qur’anic Memo. & Arabic Std., Lagos 2019 – 2022
Coordinator, Qur’anic Exegesis in Hausa Language,.Bayinat Centre of Qur’anic Studies. Jordan. -
Chairman, Implementation Team, Arroudoh Memorization Center for Girls. 2021
Member of Lagos State Hajj Commission Officiating Team 2016
Member, Registration Committee, International Conference on the life Works of Shaykh Adam Abdullah Al-Ilory -). 2012
Member, LOC 9th National Conference of Nigerian Association of Teachers of Arabic Language and Literature (NATALL) Kwasu. 2012
Resource Personnel, Nigerian Board of Arabic & Islamic Studies, National Syllabus Review Workshop 2010.
Secretary, Islamic Studies Syllabus Review Committee, (NBAIS). 2010.
An Advert Proposal in Arabic, submitted to GLO Network Company 2008
President Markaz Alumni Association. UsmanuDanfodiyo University, Sokoto Chapter. 2003 - 2004
Gen. Sec. Association of Revival of Arabic literature in Nigeria. UsmanuDanfodiyo University, Sokoto Chapter.
Gen. Sec. Muslim Corpers’ Association of Nigeria (MCAN), Kano Branch Batch “B” Corp Members. 2006 - 2007
HONOURS AND AWARDS
2004/2005: Best Student Academic Prize Award, Arabic Department, UsmanuDanfodiyo University. Nigeria
2012/2013: Best Student, M.A. Arabic Language, University of Ilorin, Nigeria
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Member of National Association of Teachers of Arabic and Islamic Studies. Nigeria
Member of National Association of Teachers of Arabic Language and Literature. Nigeria
Member of World Youth Islamic Literature, Ilorin. Nigeria
Member of National Association of Teachers of Arabic and Islamic Studies. Nigeria
Member of National Association of Teachers of Arabic Language and Literature. Nigeria
Member of World Youth Islamic Literature, Ilorin. Nigeria
THESIS
Abdul-Baqy, Y.Z.(2005):صيغتا فعول وفعيل واستعمالهما في القرآن الكريم . Unpublished B.A. Project Submitted to Department of Arabic, UsmanuDanfodiyo University, Sokoto.
Abdul-Baqy, Y.Z. (2013):دراسة الإشكاليات الفونولوجية في النصوص العربية في الصلاة بنيجيريا. Unpublished M.A. project submitted to Department of Arabic Language, University of Ilorin.
Abdul-Baqy, Y.Z. (2017):التطابق الدلالي في أوجه القراءات القرآنية في سورة البقرة. Unpublished Ph.D thesis submitted to Department of Arabic Language, University of Ilorin.
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS
1. Journal Articles in Print: Nigeria
Abdulbaqy, Y.Z.(2011): “التوسع الدلالي في رواية قصب المخيم ” by The Al-AsolahJournal of Arabic & Islamic Studies. Al-Hikmah University Ilorin, Nigeria. 2nd Edition, Vol: 1.
2. Chapters in Book: Nigeria
Abdul-Baqy, Y.A. (1436هـ/2015): ‘’نظرية التخصص الدقيق للغة العربية في المعاهد العليا النيجيرية . A publication of National Association of Arabic Language and Literature in Nigeria (ASLAN).ISBN:-. P.g. 393-406.
Abdulbaqy, Y.Z. (2014):‘الشيخ صلاح الدين جافظ أبوندوروكو’`, A Publication of Centre for Ilorin Manuscript of Culture of Kwara State University, titled: “Scholars of Ilorin Emirate”.
3. Edited Conference Proceeding: Nigeria
Abdul-Baqy, Y.Z .&Abdulfatai, A.O. (2016): ‘’من أبرز مراكز المخطوطات في غرب إفريقيا، إمارى إلورن نموذجا
A publication of the Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference onArabic Manuscript in Africa,. Faculty of the Humanities, UsmanuDanfodiyo University, Sokoto.
Abdul-Baqy, Y.Z. (2014): ‘’دور اللغة والأدب في تنشيط الأمن الوطني النيجيري’’ A publication of the Proceedings of the Maiden Conference of the Humanities on National Security and Development in Contemporary. Faculty of the Humanities, Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin.
4. Journal Articles in Print: Nigeria
Abdul-Baqy, Y.Z, & Abdullahi, A.R. (2015): ‘فن الكتابة في حضارة إمارة إلورن: الشيخ مزنكوري نموذجا’ AnnurJournal of Arabic & Islamic Studies, published by Dept of Arabic Studies, Yobe State University, Damaturu. Vol.3 pg 46-60
Abdul-Baqy, Y.Z, (2013): “ملامح الفن التقليدي لدى عبد الله بن فودي” JalingoJournal of Arabic and Islamic Studies, Taraba State University, vol. 1 No. 1, p.g (151-160).
5. International Publications: Journal Articles in Print
Abdulbaqy, Y.Z.&Onireti, I. (2014). ‘’فن القصص في الأدب العربي نشأة وتطورا'’ Alimi Journal of Arabic Studies, A publication of the Department of Arabic, University of Ilorin, Ilorin. Nigeria. Vol.1, No 1, 2014. Pg 254-264
Abdul-Baqy, Y.Z.&Dr.Onireti L. (2013):دراسة أدبية تحليلية لقصة خادم الوطن. Majalla al-Aasima, Referred Annual Research Journal, Dept of Arabic, University College, Thiruvananthapuram-Kerala, India, 695034, Vol.5. pg. 42-47.
Abdulbaqy, Y.Z. (2013):دراسة تحليلية لغرائب مفردات القرآن. (Al-Asalah) Journal of Arabic & Islamic Studies, Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin. Vol.4 pg 112-125
6. International Publications: Chapter in Book
Abdul-Baqy, Y.Z. (2012): الشيخ آدم عبد الله الإلوري ودوره في علم اللغة المعاصرة كتاب: أسرار الفصاحة نموذجا”A Publication of the Nigerian Center for Arabic Research, Riyadh Office. Vol: 1 pages 493-503.
SELECTED BOOK REVIEW/EDITED
1. Prof. A.S. Agaka: ( 2005) “االأدب الإسلامي في ديوان آدم عبد الله الإلوري”A Publication of Al-Mudeef Press, Ilorin, Nigeria. 1st Edition
2. Proh. A.S. Agaka. ( 2006 ) “أساليب بلاغية في ديوان الأستاذ عبد الله بن فودي صكتو” A Publication of Al-Mudeef Press, Ilorin, Nigeria. 1st Edition
3. Prof. A.S. Agaka: (2010): “االبلاغة القرآنية في ديوان الأستاذ عبد الله بن فودي”Published in Cairo, Egypt.
4. Prof. A.S. Agala: (2016): “فن النقائض في الأدب العربي الإفريقي” Published in IlorinmKwara State, Nigeria.
5. Usman AbdulSalamPh.D (2015) : “المبسوط في علوم البلاغة ” Published in Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria.
MAJOR CONFERENCES ATTENDED WITH PAPERS I PRESENTED
1. ABDUL-BAQY, Y.A. (1444/2023), The role of Enthropology in Da’awah and IslamicActivities, organised by: The Canadian Academy for Da’awah Arts.
2. ABDUL-BAQY, Y.A. (1444/2022), The 8th International Conference of International University Malysia, (ICALL), theme: The Global Arabic Islamic Anniversary Festifval (GARIIF) 2022. Paper presented: “Dirasatun Lugawwiyyatun Li Zahirati Al-Ishtiraki Fil Al-Huruufi Al-Ma’aany”, Held at University of Malysia.
3. ABDUL-BAQY, Y.A. (1444/2022), International Congress on Arabic Studies (Miyadah 2022), theme: Arabic Language: Challenges and Prospectus. International Islamic Universty of Maulana Ibrahim Malanja, Indonisia., Paper presented: “Arabic Language in Multi-Cultural Society,
4. ABDUL-BAQY, Y.A. (1435/2014) The 4TH Annual International Qur’anic Conference, (MUQADDAS:IV) , Paper presented: “al-I’ijaz al-Siyaqy fi fawasil al-Ayyat al-Qur’aniyah” Held at the University of Malaya. Malaysia.
5. ABDUL-BAQY, Y.A. (1434AH/2013) 31st National Conference of Nigeria Association of Teachers of Arabic and Islamic Studies (NATAIS). Theme: Security and Peace Building in Nigeria: The Role of Arabic & Islamic Studies. Kwara. Paper Presented: The Role of Arabic Language in Nigerian Media Houses.
6. ABDUL-BAQY, Y.A. (1434AH/2013) 1st National Conference of the College of the Humanities, Al-Hikmah University, theme: National Security and Development in Contemporary Nigeria, Paper Presented: Language and Literature and their role in National Security.
7. ABDULBAQY, Y.A. (1434 AH/ 2013) 1st National Conference of Centre of Ilorin Study (CIS),, theme:…. Paper Presented: Science of Calligraphy in the Growth of Islamic Culture in Ilorin Emirate: A case Study of Mas’haf of Late al-Sheikh Muhammad Gidado Ali Mazankorei. Held at the University of Ilorin.
8. ABDULBAQY, Y.A. (1434 A.H/ 2013) The 3rd Annual International Qur’anic Conference, (MUQADDAS:III) , Paper presented: ‘Concept of TANA’S of Qur’an In the Collective Poem of Imam Shafi’i’ Held at the University of Malaya. Malaysia.
9. ABDULBAQY, Y.A. (August 27th- 31st 2012) International Conference on the life and works of Shaykh Adam, Abdullah Al-Ilory -) by Faculty of Arts, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria. Paper Presented: "Sheykh Adam Abdullah Al-Ilori and his contribution to Recent Arabic Semantics A case study of the book Asrar al-Fasaha"
10. ABDUL-BAQY, Y.A. (March 2012) Maiden Arabic Lecturers’ Forum (workshop) by (ENESESCO), held at Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Nigeria.
11. ABDUL-BAQY, Y.A. (22-24/Shawal 1432AH/ 20-22, Sept./2011) Maiden Arabic Teachers’ Forum (workshop) by World Assembly of Muslim Youth held in the Department of Arabic, Al-Hikmah University, Ilorinز
12. ABDUL-BAQY, Y.A. (1431AH/2010) National Board for Arabic and Islamic Studies, Institute of Education, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Syllabuses Review Workshorp.
13. ABDUL-BAQY, Y.A. (1431. A.H. June 2010) International Conference on Arabic Manuscript in West Africa by Arabic Language Department, UsmanuDanfodiyo University Sokoto, Nigeria. Jumadah-Thaniyah,. Paper Presented: “An analytical study of Arabic Manuscript in West Africa. A case study of Ilorin Emirate”
14. ABDUL-BAQY, Y.A. (1431. A.H./ July, 2010) International Conference on Arabic Language in 21st Century: Prospect and Challenges by Department of Arabic & Islamic Studies, Kogi State University, Anyigba, Nigeria. Sha’aban,. Paper Presented: Abdullahi Ibn Fodio -) and his contribution to modern health science.
INFORMATION ON FELLOWSHIP AND COURSES TAUGHT (UNDERGRADUATE LEVELS)
ARB 109Beginners’ Arabic Reader II2
ARB 111Arabic Structures I2
ARB 113Introduction to Arabic Lit.2
ARB 114Arabic Lit. in Jahiliyyah Period2
ARB 104Translation from and into Arabic3
ARB 202Translation from and into Arabic II2
ARB 203Arabic Lit. of Early Islamic Period2
ARB 205Arabic Reader II2
ARB 206The Art of Speech Making in Arabic2
ARB 209Arabic Structure II2
ARB 305Arabic Composition and Translation2
ARB 302Art and Practice of Translation2
ARB 307Arabic Calligraphy2
ARB 311Classical Arabic Criticism2
ARB 310Arabic Structures III2
ARB 317Arabic Prosody 12
ARB 410Classical & Modern Arabic Library 2
ARB 411Advanced Arabic Reader2
ARB 412Arabic Literature of West Africa2
ARB 413Arabic Philology2
ARB 415Advanced Arabic Rhetoric3
ARB 878Modern Arabic Theater and Play3
47 Credits Load
REFEREES
1. Professor R.D Abubakr
B.A. Arabic, (Ibadan) Ph.D, (London) 1980
-.Professor Saeed Ajayi
School 0f Built Enviroment, Engineering and Computing,
Leeds Brecket University,
United Kingdom --3. Prof. Sulayman Alabi Yusuf
B.A. M.A. (K.S.U. Riyadh) Ph.D (Unilorin)
Head Department of Arabic
University of Abuja,
Abuja Nigeria.
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