The Nigerian Muslim Legend who founded a Caliphate

For decades he clashed with an oppressive class of rulers and just so happened to found a new Caliphate state along the way in Africa. He was perhaps one of the most influential West African scholars in Islamic history. Some scholars said he was the Mujaddid of his time while there were others who said he was nothing but a disruptive nuisance. He was Usman dan Fodio.

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[katushya]

As a muslim living in hausa land, I assure that this information is correct. Sheikh Danfodiyo was a blessing to us sent by Allah, his contribution to islam can be seen and felt all over modern day northern Nigeria, because to this day there are more 50 million muslims in northern nigeria alone who Allah has blessed with his deen as a result of Danfodiyo's call to Islam. May Allah bless the sheikh and the onepath network for making this amazing video.

[sararinsammai]

I almost cried while listening to this video. My great grand father participated in several expeditions that made up that jihad one of the comanders from Kano. Mallam Dabo Yunusa, the Dabo of Dambazau, my great, great grand father was chief financier of that jihad. I thank you so much for telling us about the condensed version of our history. They're the major reason why Islam is practiced in Northern Nigeria morethan anywhere in bilad assudan. Thank you so much and may almighty Allah reward you abundantly.

[hawwaahmed]

Learning about Shehu as a child gave me so much pride in the history of my people, and shaped the person I am today. History is very important.

[blususpect]

This is truly amazing content from One Path Network! Love The Nigerian 🇳🇬 history & Muslims from Somalia 🇸🇴🇺🇸!

[leillahluttakome]

As a Ugandan muslim, am so excited to here this, we need to be learning this in school.

[fareedahlabibali]

As a Nigerian. Never had this knowledge. Secondary school( high school) did not teach us this. It’s quite sad. Alhamdulilah for this knowledge.

[basmah]

Masha Allah
Before you even mentioned his name I already knew it would be no-one but Shehu Usman Danfodio
Indeed he was a legend
I'm not Hausa by tribe but I grew up in Hausa land. Indeed Shehu did a great Job

[turntotruth_]

One of the the best thing about being Muslim is knowing I have brothers & sisters all over the globe that wouldn’t hesitate to help one another when the opportunity arises ❤️

[MuhammadIbrahim-ldbm]

As a Nigerian and a Muslim am so happy to hear you talk about my country ❤🇳🇬🇳🇬

[animatedislamichistory]

As a student of islamic history, I am very happy to learn more about this great individual. I create animations for our history, and this video definitely got my interest, and I will dedicate a series for the sheikh and the sokoto khilafa inchaallah

[alhashmy]

Greetings to our Nigerian brothers 😘 from Iraq.

[ireminder]

Masha Allah, I am a Nigerian and I am ashamed to say that I do not know much about sheikh Usman danfodiyo. May Allah SWA have mercy on him.

[usmanlawal]

I was named after him, and I am a witness. May Allah raise us among the righteous and preserve us in goodness and submission to him.

[abdullahehtesham]

While i had heard of the sokoto caliphate i had never heard of uthmaan dan fodio. May Allah grant him jannatul firdaus .

[filhanislamictv]

This is truly beautiful story. I learnt about the blessed sheikh in high school. his story was truly inspirational.

[JafarFima]

I'm from Nigeria and my house is right there in Sokoto city. The city of Usman Dan Fodio. I live in NYC🇺🇲. May Allah reward Onepath and bless all Muslims ☪️ of this world

[kabiribrahim]

The story of Usman Dan Fodio and his great contribution towards spread of Islam in Nigeria and West Africa at large is greatly under told. I’m glad to hear that his story is finally being told especially on this channel that I’ve been following for number of years. #ProudlyNigerian #ProudlyHausa

[ashwal_alwal]

Masha Allah. One northern Nigerian here. Seeing Nigeria, I quickly clicked on the video.
May Allah raise more good Muslims in Nigeria and the world. Amin

Thank you so much for bringing this incredible story to light.

[sultanofsokototv]

Masha allah Love ❤️ from Sokoto Nigeria 🇳🇬

[qwaity]

Allahu Akbar Peace be upon to Sheik Usman Dan fodio from Nigeria I'm Fulani tribe we are Really Thankful 4 Usman Dan Fodio of His contribution to Islam Masha ALLAH !