Biographies and works of Usman Bn Fodio, Abdullahi Bn Fodio, and Sultan Muhammad Bello.
Usman Dan Fodio, Abdullahi Dan Fodio, and Sultan Muhammad Bello. Three influential scholars whose works enriched the Islamic scholarly tradition.
الشيخ عثمان بن فودي
Sheikh Usman dan Fodio (1754–1817) was an Islamic scholar, reformer, and the founder of the Sokoto Caliphate. He led the Sokoto Jihad (1804–1808) to reform religious and social practices based on the Qur’an and Sunnah. Renowned for his scholarship, piety, and leadership, he authored numerous works on theology, law, and education.
الشيخ عبد الله بن فودي
Sheikh Abdullahi dan Fodio (1766–1829) was a distinguished scholar, jurist, and intellectual, and a key pillar of the Sokoto Caliphate. He was the younger brother of Sheikh Usman dan Fodio and administered the western region of the Caliphate. He made significant contributions to Islamic law, governance, and education through his writings.
السلطان محمد بيلو
Sultan Muhammadu Bello (1781–1837) was a scholar, statesman, and the second Sultan of Sokoto, succeeding his father in 1817. Under his leadership, the Caliphate reached its administrative and intellectual peak. He was a prolific author and reformer, known for his works on governance, history, and medicine.