The Yoruba Muslim Scholars Association was officially unveiled at the Islamic Centre, University of Ibadan, during a recent intellectual seminar aimed at strengthening unity and collaboration among Muslim scholars across Yorubaland and beyond.
The event drew clerics and Islamic organisations from the six Southwest states, as well as Edo and Delta, and focused on the propagation of Islam, community support, and addressing internal divisions. President of the association, Sheikh Khidr Mustapha, said the body—formally registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) since August 2022—seeks to build on the legacies of past scholars by promoting sound Islamic teachings rooted in the Qur’an and Sunnah. “We will support human development, provide fatwas, conduct research, and encourage dialogue among scholars to curb unnecessary disputes and online attacks,” Sheikh Mustapha said, noting that the group operates an open-door policy for all genuine Islamic clerics.
Chairman of the organising Committee, Professor Ibrahim Otuyo, revealed that the association is structured for efficient project execution and called for public engagement. He provided two contact lines: 08149465848 and 08143374562.
Dr Ridwanullahi Jamiu, Chief Imam of Lekki Central Mosque, in a keynote lecture, advocated the integration of modern skills into Islamic education, such as Islamic finance and estate planning, to improve graduates’ employability. The Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba AbdurRasheed Akanbi, stressed the need for political participation among Muslims to secure their future. At the same time, the Mufti of Yorubaland, Edo, and Delta, Sheikh Daud Imran-Molaasan, called for sustained unity.
Other dignitaries at the event included the Olowu of Owu Ile, Oba Muhammadu-Qosim Raji; Chief Imams from Ibadan, Ikire, and Iwoland; and academic scholars such as Professor Khidr Abdulbaqi.
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