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Title:Islamic Scholars of Ilorin and Their Place in Yorubaland
Author:Ajetunmobi, Musa A.
Year:1991
Periodical:Journal of the Institute of Muslim Minority Affairs
Volume:12
Issue:1
Period:January
Pages:135-147
Language:English
Geographic term:Nigeria
Subjects:ulema
Peoples of Africa (Ethnic Groups)
Education and Oral Traditions
Bibliography/Research
History and Exploration
External link:https://doi.org/10.1080/02666959108716194
Abstract:Yorubaland (Nigeria) possesses a rich tradition of Islamic studies. Many Muslim scholars have been drawn to Ilorin and some of them rendered significant contributions to the growth of Islamic knowledge in the entire region. They can be broadly classified in two groups: those occupying political office and others operating on private initiative. The first group comprises imams and judges while the second are either teachers or preachers. This article presents a survey of the Islamic scholars of Ilorin (past and present) and throws some light on their activities and their impact on the people of Yorubaland. Special attention is paid to Imam Muhammad b. Sanni (Idiagbon), Alikai Sulayman Bolugi (d. 1947), Alfa Muhammad Salisu b. Muhammad Sanusi (Alfa Kokewu-Kobere) (d. 1935), Shaykh Muhammad al-Jami'al-Labib (Taj al-Adab) (d. 1923), Shaykh Ahmad ar-Rufa'i b. Muhammad al-Amin b. Abubakr Bubay (Alfa Nda Salati) (d. 1966), Shaykh Muhammad b. Habibu'l-Lahi b. Musa (Kamalu'd-Din al-Adabi) (b. 1907), Shayk Abubakri Salah'd-Din Agbarigidoma (b. 1914), and Shaykh Adam Abdullahi al-Ilori (b. 1917). Notes, ref.
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