Ilorin’s position as a centre of Islam remains unmatched, Says Grand Mufti of Yoruba Land
By NASRUDEEN ABBAS
“The Islam established by Sheikh Alimi in Ilorin came with Imaarah. It was not merely about preaching and propagation; it encompassed leadership, organisation, and governance. No other place in Yoruba Land has attained this unique status,” he stated.
The Grand Mufti of Yoruba Land, Sheikh Daood Imran Molaasan, has described Ilorin as an unparalleled centre of Islam in Yoruba Land, noting that no other city in the region has attained its unique blend of Islamic leadership, and governance.
The Grand Mufti made this assertion on Saturday June 13, 2026, during a courtesy visit to the newly appointed Chief Imam of Ilorin, Sheikh Muhammad Bashir Dasuki.
Speaking during the visit, Sheikh Molaasan said it was incumbent upon every conscious Muslim who truly understands the significance of Islam and its history in the region to visit Ilorin and congratulate the new Chief Imam on his appointment.
According to him, the Islamic legacy established in Ilorin by the renowned scholar, Sheikh Alimi, was not limited to Da’wah (Islamic propagation) alone but was also accompanied by Imaarah—a structured system of Islamic leadership and administration.
“The Islam established by Sheikh Alimi in Ilorin came with Imaarah. It was not merely about preaching and propagation; it encompassed leadership, organisation, and governance. No other place in Yoruba Land has attained this unique status,” he stated.
The Grand Mufti prayed for the successful tenure of the new Chief Imam and urged Muslims to continue supporting religious institutions and leaders in the collective interest of Islam and the Muslim Ummah.
