Prominent Islamic scholar Sheikh Aminu Daurawa has emerged as the most followed figure among his peers on Facebook within the northern region of Nigeria.
This information comes to light following an investigation conducted by Yax Mokwa, a commentator on current affairs based in Niger State.
Mokwa’s research, which surveyed 15 prominent Islamic scholars in the region, revealed that Sheikh Daurawa, who also serves as Commander-General of Hizba in Kano State, currently boasts over 1.4 million followers on the social media platform.
In his words, Yax Mokwa said, “Sheikh Aminu Ibrahim Daurawa holds the foremost position among Northern Nigerian Scholars/Clerics (Preachers) with the largest following on Facebook as of 23 February 2024. Facebook is evidently where they all have their largest followers.”
Yax Mokwa’s Finding
The full list of scholars included in the survey comprises:
- Sheikh Aminu Ibrahim Daurawa
- Sheikh Isa Ali Pantami
- Sheikh Abdulwahab Abdallah
- Sheikh Dr. Ahmad Mahmoud Gumi
- Sheikh Ahmad Guruntum
- Sheikh Bashir Aliyu Umar
- Sheikh Abdallah Usman Gadon Kaya
- Sheikh Kabiru Haruna Gombe
- Sheikh Muhammad Nuru Khalid
- Sheikh Ibrahim Maqari
- Sheikh Muhammad Bin Usman
- Sheikh Mansur Sokoto
- Sheikh Ibrahim Saleh
- Sheikh Mustapha Albarnawi
- Sheikh Abdullahi Bala Lau
Beyond his social media presence, Sheikh Daurawa is widely respected as an Islamic scholar, educator, and advocate for social justice. His work has significantly impacted the lives of Muslims throughout the globe. He is considered one of the most influential Islamic scholars in Nigeria today, earning widespread admiration for his contributions to Islamic scholarship and education.
The rise of social media has provided a powerful platform for Islamic scholars like Sheikh Daurawa to connect with their followers, offering guidance and enlightenment through verses from the Quran, hadiths of Prophet Muhammad, and insights from other scholars on navigating life’s challenges.
