EXPLORING THE IMPACT OF MOTHERS’ ENTREPRENEURSHIP ONCHILDREN’S ENTREPRENEURIAL INTENTIONS WITHIN THE CONTEXT OFISLAMIC FINANCE IN KANO STATE

Abstract

This qualitative study investigates the influence of mothers’ entrepreneurship on their
children’s entrepreneurial intentions within the context of Islamic finance in Kano State,
Nigeria. Kano, known for its deep Islamic “traditions and vibrant entrepreneurial activities,
offers a unique setting to explore how maternal entrepreneurial behaviors and values
grounded in Islamic financial principles impact the entrepreneurial aspirations of their
children. Using purposive sampling, in-depth interviews were conducted with entrepreneurial
mothers and their children to capture rich, contextual insights. Thematic analysis revealed
several key factors that nurture children’s entrepreneurial intentions, including maternal role
modeling, Islamic ethical teachings such as risk-sharing, prohibition of interest (Riba), social
responsibility, and family socialization processes. The study highlights how Islamic finance
principles are integrated into daily business practices, shaping the ethical and motivational
framework for the younger generation’s entrepreneurship. Findings contribute to the limited
qualitative research on family entrepreneurship within Islamic contexts, especially in Northern
Nigeria, and offer practical implications for educators, policymakers, and practitioners. By
emphasizing the critical role mothers play in transmitting entrepreneurial values and Islamic
financial ethics, the study suggests pathways to enhance entrepreneurship education and
support structures tailored to Kano’s socio-cultural and religious environment. This research
ultimately underscores the importance of culturally and religiously grounded entrepreneurship
development to foster sustainable economic growth” in the region.