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Conference on Nigerian Islamic Scholars

Islam in Nigeria has, for decades, been shaped by towering figures of scholarship, spirituality, and reform whose intellectual and moral leadership transformed communities and inspired generations. From the pre-colonial era through the challenges of colonial rule to the complexities of post-in- dependence Nigeria, Islamic scholars have played a decisive role in advancing knowledge, safeguarding values and promoting peaceful coexistence within a multi-ethnic and multi-religious society.

These scholars were teachers of faith and builders of institutions. They were also community leaders, mediators of conflict and advocates of justice. Their influence cut across regional, cultural, and sectarian divides, providing models of unity even in diversity. Whether through the establishment of Arabic schools and learning centres, the development of reformist movements, the propagation of Sufi spirituality, or the articulation of Islam in contemporary intellectual discourse, their contributions continue to shape Nigeria’s socio-religious landscape.