ISLAMIC VALUES AND PERSONAL HYGIENE AWARENESS AMONG MUSLIM SINGLE GIRLS IN MINNA METROPOLIS, NIGER STATE, NIGERIA

Abstract

This study examined the influence of Islamic values on personal hygiene awareness and practices among Muslim single girls in Minna Metropolis, Niger State. The study focused on adolescents aged 12–25 years, assessing their awareness of Islamic teachings on cleanliness, purification, and modesty, as well as their actual hygiene practices. A descriptive survey design was adopted, and data were analyzed using simple percentages and frequency distributions. The findings revealed that Islamic values significantly influenced hygiene awareness among respondents, with a majority demonstrating strong knowledge of Islamic teachings on cleanliness (ṭahārah), wuḍū’, ghusl, and modesty (ḥayā’). However, environmental challenges such as inadequate water supply, poor sanitation facilities, and limited access to hygiene materials hinder effective practice. The study concludes that while Islamic values strongly enhance hygiene awareness, practical implementation requires support from families, schools, religious institutions, and government agencies.