

The paper focuses further on the immense roles played by the Muslim scholars through their da’wah activities, establishments of madrasahs and contributions of Islamic organizations in retaining and promoting Islam and teaching of Islamic education. The paper considers the inseparability of Islam and its education as the pilot tool for the spread of Islam and general acceptance of Islam by some notable dignities in the town. This is being part of continuity of intellectual prowess of Ilorin scholars in the town. The primary aim of this paper is to trace the historical account and emergence of Islam and the flourishment of Islamic scholarship and erudition in Kisi metropolis in the 19th Century until the present.


The history is a way of mirroring at the past civilization. Ilorin as a town known for Islamic erudition plays a paramount role in the spread of Islam and its education in Kisi. The history of Islam and its scholarship is a turning point in the current progress of the town in the area. Kisi metropolis is geographically situated at the northern part of Oyo state, Nigeria.
