Jama'ar Shehu Uthmanu Dan Fodiye

🌟 Award of Excellence 🌟

The Concerned Youths Initiative Forum, Sokoto proudly presents an Award of Excellence to a sincere devotee among those who serve tirelessly in our noble FODAWIYYA School of thought my teacher Kamilu Abdulrahman Sarki in recognition of his outstanding dedication to the moral and spiritual growth of the youth, and his impactful service to the community through religious guidance and mentorship.

His exemplary teachings and character have shaped lives and inspired generations within and beyond Sokoto.

Congratulations, Sheikh!
Your legacy is a shining light of truth, service, and inspiration.

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Jama'ar Shehu Uthmanu Dan Fodiye

> A lecture delivered this evening at our institution:‘Jamā‘at Sheikh Uthman ibn Fodio for Qur’an Memorization and Islamic Studies’, in the department of: Primary Islamic Education for beginners.

Lecture Two: Foundational Divisions of the Science of Tawḥīd

In the Name of Allah, the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful

Dear student, may Allah illuminate your heart with the light of His divine knowledge. Be aware that among all the disciplines of sacred knowledge, the most exalted and foundational is the Science of Tawḥīd—the study of Allah’s oneness and attributes.

As our distinguished teacher in the FODAWIYYA school, Sheikh Abdullah ibn Fodiyo, eloquently stated in his verse:

> “The highest of all knowledge is the root of religion —
That is Tawḥīd, and its true significance will manifest on the Day of Resurrection.”

Tawḥīd is the fundamental basis upon which the religion of Islam is established. It is also the first legal and spiritual obligation upon every rational and accountable individual. This principle is articulated clearly by Sheikh Abdur-Rahman al-Akhdari in his seminal treatise on creed:

> “Affirmation of belief is the first obligation upon every rational adult.”

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❗ The Peril of Ignorance in Matters of Belief

Negligence in pursuing knowledge or inquiring about essential matters of belief—particularly those that are individually obligatory (fard ‘ayn)—can lead to serious theological errors, pride, and ultimately divine punishment. This reality is powerfully captured by Sulaiman, the son of Shehu Usmanu Dan Fodiyo, in his poetic admonition:

> “Their foremost flaw is failure to question,
Even in matters of personal obligation they remain ignorant,
Their hearts swelled with pride and vanity,
They neither approach scholars nor attend gatherings of knowledge,
Yet they debate about the Lord and His Messenger.”

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📖 Tawḥīd as the Central Aim of Revelation and Creation

Tawḥīd is not merely an abstract theological concept. It is the central purpose for which all prophets were sent, all divine scriptures were revealed, and all creation—heavens and earth—was brought into existence. As explained by Imam Al-Ghazālī, a leading intellectual authority in the FODAWIYYA tradition, all divine guidance and religious obligations trace back to this supreme concept: the absolute Oneness of Allah.

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🔍 The Three Foundational Divisions of Tawḥīd

(as defined by Shehu Usmanu Dan Fodiyo, may Allah sanctify his soul)

Shehu Usmanu Dan Fodiyo (QS) states:

> “Know, may Allah grant you success, that the science of Tawḥīd consists of three essential divisions:”

1. Divinity / Lordship (Rubūbiyyah)

This area of Tawḥīd investigates the theological attributes of Allah. It includes:

What is necessary (wājib) for Allah (e.g., His existence, knowledge, power),

What is impossible (mustaḥīl) for Him (e.g., ignorance, death),

What is permissible (jā’iz) in relation to His actions (e.g., creating or not creating).

2. Prophethood (Risālah)

This division focuses on the Prophets and Messengers. It outlines:

Attributes that are obligatory for them (e.g., truthfulness, trustworthiness),

Attributes that are impossible (e.g., lying, betrayal),

Matters that are permissible, such as eating, marrying, or experiencing human conditions.

3. Revealed Matters (Sam‘iyyāt)

These are matters that cannot be known through reason alone, but are established through authentic revelation (wahy). They include:

The punishment and bliss of the grave,

The Sirāṭ (bridge over Hellfire),

The Mīzān (scales of deeds),

The Resurrection, Paradise, Hell, and other elements of the unseen (ghayb).

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✅ Conclusion and Forward Plan

With the permission of Allah, in the upcoming lecture we shall explore the first division—Divinity (Rubūbiyyah)—in greater detail. This will include the logical and scriptural proofs regarding Allah’s necessary attributes, and their implications in the structure of Islamic belief.

May Allah aid us, increase us in knowledge, protect us from deviation, and veil us with His mercy. Āmīn.

🌙 Barka da Sabuwar Shekarar Musulunci (1447H) 🌙

Assalāmu alaikum wa rahmatullāh!

Alhamdulillāh da muka samu damar tsallaka zuwa sabuwar shekara cikin lafiya da Imani. Muna roƙon Allah (SWT) Ya sanya wannan sabuwar shekara ta 1447 Hijira shekara ce ta alheri, salama, ƙarfafa Imani, yawaitar ayyukan alheri da gafarar zunubai.

Ya Allah! Ka ƙarfafa zuciyarmu akan tafarki madaidaici, katsaftace rayuwarmu da zuciyarmu daga dukkanin sharri da zalunci. Kasa mu daga cikin bayinka tsarkaka, waɗanda kake ƙauna kuma suke ƙaunarka.

🕌 Amadadin dukkanin Jama'ar Shehu Uthmanu Dan Fodiye Muna yiwa kowa fatan alkhairi da zaman lafiya a wannan sabuwar shekara ta Musulunci. Allah Ya karɓi ibadunmu duka, Ya kuma cika mana burinmu na alheri.

BARKA DA SABUWAR SHEKARAR HIJIRA!

1447H 🌙✨

The Inaugural Lecture in the Jama'at of Shehu Uthman Dan Fodiyo (QS)

Primary Islamic Education Branch”

Know, and Realize O my dearest brother — (may Allah illuminate your heart with the light of His knowledge) — that your Lord (Glorified and Exalted is He) has blessed you with countless and diverse favors such as: your very existence, your ability to act and influence, your sound mind, and His protection over you from all forms of harm.

Given these immense gifts, it becomes a duty upon you to express gratitude and love through devotion to Him, and to sincerely thank Him for awakening you from the heavy slumber that many others still remain trapped in.

For surely, whoever does not awaken to understand the purpose of life, and does not strive to live it meaningfully, has indeed suffered a clear and manifest loss.

The First Obligation Upon You: Knowledge

Knowledge is the key to expressing both gratitude and worship to the Most Generous Creator.

All the divine books that were revealed and the prophets that were sent came for this very purpose: to teach people how to worship God with love and thankfulness.

And such worship and thankfulness are impossible without knowledge. This is why Allah says:

> “Know Me before you worship Me — for if you do not know Me, how will you worship Me?

Your Intention in Seeking Knowledge:

And know — (may Allah flood your heart with His light) — that whoever seeks knowledge in order to gain people’s admiration, or to earn their respect or applause, is like one who buys a sword and hands it over to a wild beast — to be slain with it himself.

Knowledge — of all types — must be sought with humility and sincerity, with the intention of: removing ignorance from yourself, and drawing closer to Allah.

If this is your true intention, then rejoice and be glad, for the angels of Allah are laying down their wings beneath your feet — not for anything else, but to honor you and your noble purpose in seeking knowledge.

The Types of Knowledge that are Individually Obligatory (Farḍ ʿAyn) Upon You Fall into Three:

1. Knowledge of Tawḥīd (Divine Oneness):

What is obligatory for you here is:

To know your Lord, what attributes belong to Him and what should not be ascribed to Him, and to know the prophets and the appropriate beliefs about them. Hence, you are not obliged to delve into deep theological matters — such areas are reserved for scholars and those with special interest and capacity.

2. Knowledge of Fiqh (Islamic Jurisprudence):

What is obligatory for you in this area includes: Knowing the rulings of what is personally required of you as a sane, mature Muslim, such as: prayer, purification, and fasting. Hence, matters like Hajj, Zakah, or marriage laws etc, are not obligatory for you to learn unless they become personally relevant.

3. Knowledge of Sufism (Spiritual Purification):

What is obligatory for you here is: To purify your heart and turn sincerely toward Allah, and to treat His creation with kindness and excellence. Hence, you are not obliged to learn the deep, mystical aspects of this field unless Allah wills it for you or you find within yourself a desire for it.

May Allah teach us what we do not know and increase us in beneficial knowledge, for the sake and honor of His beloved Prophet (peace be upon him).
Ameen.

This is a lecture present last night in the Tsangaya school of The Jama'at of Shehu Uthman Dan Foodiye (QS), under Primary Islamic Education branch

Sokoto Caliphate History to Be Taught in Schools

We are thrilled and pleased to share that the Sokoto State House of Assembly is working on a new law that will make it compulsory for all public and private schools in Sokoto State to teach:

The history of the Sokoto Caliphate
The lives and efforts of Shehu Usman Dan Foodiye (QS) and his companions.
Their contributions to education, justice, and humanity
(Optional) Arabic and Fulfulde languages

This is a big step toward helping our youth know their roots and be proud of their Islamic and cultural identity.

Jama'ar Shehu Uthmanu Dan Fodiye fully supports this idea and encourages everyone to take part by learning, teaching, and spreading this good news.

🗓 Stakeholders Meeting
📅 Date: Monday, 23rd June, 2025
🕰 Time: 11:00 AM
📍 Venue: Mini Chamber, Sokoto State Assembly






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Nazir Kabiru Hali