Scholars Honor Sheikh Kamalu-Deen's Educational Impact

Scholars commemorated the educational legacy of Sheikh Muhammad Kamalu-Deen Al-Adabbiy, the late founder of the Ansarul Islam Society of Nigeria, during a media briefing in Ilorin, Kwara State. The event marked the 100th anniversary of the Az-Zumratul Adabiyatul Kamaliyyah School of Arabic and Islamic Studies, founded by Sheikh Kamalu-Deen in 1942.

Prof. Kamil Kamaldeen, spokesperson for the school and Muhammad Kamalu-Deen University, highlighted the late sheikh's non-discriminatory policies and selfless leadership qualities. He was joined by notable figures including Prof. AbdulRasheed Jimoh, Sheikh Mustapha Kamalu-deen Al-Adabby, and Justice AbduLateef Kamaldeen.

The scholars urged current leaders to emulate Sheikh Kamalu-Deen's commitment to education and collaboration, citing his beneficial ties with Al-Azhhar University, Cairo. They stressed that investing in education is vital for societal advancement, asserting that no society loses from such investments.