Vol. 15, No. 1, June - December 2023

Dr. Sheikh Abdul-Kadir Jumuah Salman Sholagberu is an Ilorin-based Islamic jurist who dedicates all his life to knowledge and humanitarian services. He received his informal and formal education from classical and modern Muslim scholars, both at home and abroad. He stands out as a unique Nigerian Muslim scholar whose scholarship transcends Ilorin, Kwara State, and Nigeria to gain international recognition. It is in the light of the foregoing that this paper attempts to give detailed account of his profile, right from his birth to his educational career, the founding of his college, to the present position he occupies in Ilorin Emirate. The paper reveals the enormous achievements of this reputable Muslim scholar in the fields of Arabic and Islamic education, as well as Islamic da'wah. The paper also recommends that Muslim youths, especially those of Ilorin should study, emulate, and document the history of not only this notable Muslim scholar but also that of others. This will serve as a major reference for future generations.

Keywords: contribution, development, Islamic education, Ilorin, emirate