06/14/2026
Ilorin's Position as a Centre of Islam in Yorubaland Remains Unmatched – Grand M***i
The Grand M***i of Yorubaland, Sheikh Daood Imran Molaasan, has described Ilorin as an unparalleled centre of Islam in Yorubaland, noting that no other city in the region has attained its unique blend of Islamic leadership, and governance.
The Grand M***i made this assertion on Saturday, 13 June, 2026, during a courtesy visit to the newly appointed Chief Imam of Ilorin, Sheikh Muhammad Bashir Dansuki.
Speaking during the visit, Sheikh 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 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 Yorubaland has attained this unique status," he stated.
The Grand M***i further 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.
M***i media.