Sheikh Ibrahim Ahmad Maqary was born on September 15, 1976, in Zaria, Kaduna State, is an Islamic scholar and leader from Nigeria, known for his contributions to Islamic education and religious guidance. He serves as the Imam of the Abuja National Mosque.[1] [2] [3]
Maqary was born September 15, 1976, in Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria. He was raised in a Muslim family that valued education. His early education began at local Quranic schools, where he memorized the Quran and learned the fundamentals of Islamic teachings. His parents sent him to further his studies at Islamic institutions across West Africa, including those in Senegal and Mauritania.[4] [5]
Maqary has been involved in teaching and mentoring young scholars. He has served as a teacher in various madrasas (Islamic schools) and has held lectures and seminars across Nigeria and other parts of Africa. His teachings cover a range of Islamic subjects, including Fiqh (Islamic jurisprudence), Tafsir (Quranic exegesis), and Hadith (Prophetic traditions).[6] [7]