Sani Umar Rijiyar Lemo

Dr. Muhammad Sani received a scholarship in the Department of Hadith Science at the Islamic University of Medina after completing his first degree in Hadith Science and Islamic Studies (B.A. in Hadith Science and Islamic Studies, 1994) and his second degree in Hadith Science and Islamic Studies. Islamic studies (M.A. in Hadith Science and Islamic Studies, 2000) both of them graduated with the highest honor (First Class and Distinction). Due to his desire for deep knowledge and research, the teacher went on to study for his third degree (PhD) at the Islamic University of Madinah, which God gave him the opportunity to complete in 2005, with the highest honor (Distinction).[2]

Malam has learned many books from many scholars in Nigeria and Saudi Arabia, which include:

• Malam Hamza Adakawa (Akhdari, Arba'una hadisan, Ishriniya, Hamziyya and others).
• Mal. Sani Inuwa (Grammar and Sarfu) Mal. Mahbub Abdulkadir Sumaly (Balaga ta Jamar)
• Dr. Bashir Hasan (Arabic Literature and Translation)
• Mal. Aminu Mahe (History).

Among the teachers he studied with in Saudi Arabia are:-

• Sheikh Abdulmuhsin Al-Abbad (Tauhid)
• Sheikh Dr. Hafiz Alhakami (Musadalahul hadis)
• Sheikh Dr. Muhammad Nur Saif (Musadalahul hadis)
• Sheikh Dr. Abdulsamad Abid (Musadalahul hadis)
• Sheikh Dr. Umar Hawiyya (Tafsir)
• Sheikh Dr. Faihan Almudari (Fiqh)[1]

He is a lecturer at Bayero University Kano. Sani Umar studied Hadith sciences at the Islamic University of Madinah in Saudi Arabia from undergraduate to postgraduate level.[3][4][1]

Malam has taught many courses in Saudi Arabia, including the summary of the Mihhajjus Sunnah book, the Risaala book of Imam Al-Shafi' and the Bulugul Maram book. Many students attended these courses, the most famous of them

• Sheikh Nasir Yahaya malami at Aminu Kano School for Shari'a and Legal Studies
• Sheikh Dr. Abubakar Muhammad Sani Birnin Kudu - Federal University Dutse
• Sheikh Dr. Muhammad Muslim Ibrahim Jihar – Associate Professor Al-Qalam University Katsina
• Sheikh Alhassan Sa'id Jos
• Sheikh Muhammad Sani Bala Jos
• Sheikh Dr. Munir Abdallah Jos Professor AbdulRashid Abdulqaniy – Gombe State University
• Sheikh Rashid Jos
• Sheikh Shaakir Jos
• Sheikh Dr. Abdallah Getso Kano - Sa'adatu Rimi Collage of Education Kano
• Sheikh Abubakar Abbas Kano is one of the diligent student
• Sheikh Muhammad Rabi'u Umar Rijiyar Lemo Kano - Collage of Education Gumel
• Sheikh Dr. Ibrahim Abdullahi Sani Rijiyar Lemo – Bayero University Kano
• Sheikh Dr. Abdallah Usman Kano – School of Continuing Education, Bayero University Kano
• Sheikh Dr. Umar Garba Dokaji Gombe
• Sheikh Dr. Ibrahim Disina Bauchi - MD Sunnah TV
• Sheikh Yahaya Rabi'u Kura
• Sheikh Murtala Da'a - Sokoto
• Sheikh Muhammad Kabiru Maru Zamfara - Director Ibn Uthaimin Islamic Center Zamfara
• Sheikh Dr. Muhammad Kabiru Goje Kebbi
• Sheikh Muhammad Kabiru Salis Katsina
• Sheikh Muhammad Basiru Kano
• Sheikh Dr. Shuaibu Jibril Jos and other students whose name are not mentioned here.[2]

1. Dhawabit al-Jarh wat Ta'dil where Al-Hafiz Az-Zahabi, (M.A thesis, published in London, U.K 1995)
2. Review and analysis of Al-Ighrab book by Al-Imam An-Nasa' i, published in Al-Ma'athir, Medina, K.S.A. in 1995.
3. Review of the book At-Tamyiz Fi Talkhis Takhrij Ahdith Sharh Al-Wajeez, by Al-Hafiz Ibn Hajar Al-Athqalaani, which was published by Adhwa' As-Salaf, Riyadh, K.S.A in 2005.
4. The School of Hadith in the city of Makkah and Madinah in the first and second centuries and its influence on the knowledge of hadith. (Published in Arabic) (Published in Darul Minhaj, Riyadh in 2005)
5. Two conflicting opinions, by Abul Hasan Ali An-Nadwy (written in Hausa). (Kano, Nigeria 1999). It was published in 2022.
6. The importance of the Sunnah in the Hausa language. (Written in Arabic) (Written at King Fahd Qur'an Complex, K.S.A. in 2004.
7. The book Ayyami Ma'a Daa'iyatil Jeel, Wrote in Egypt in 2011. It contains information about his life with the late Sheikh Jafar Mahmud Adam
8. The book Bughyatul Mushtaq Fi Sharhi Risalati Shaikhil Islam Ibn Taimiyya Ila Ahlil Iraq, which was published in Egypt in the year 2013. and 2014).
9. The book At-Tabseer Li Majaalisit Tafseer, (Egypt, 2012, 2013).
10. The book Asheikh Usman bn Fodiye: Qiraa'tun Fee Turathihil Elmi was published in Egypt in 2015.
11. The book Tamamu Attahfiq Fi Siratus Saddiq, ( The History of Sayyadina Abubakar AS-Siddiq R.A) (Published in Egypt, 2015)
12. The book Al Al-maniyyah wa Atharuha fil Mujtama'atul Islamiyya (Published in Egypt in 2015).
13. The book Al Bina' Al-Ilmi Liddaa' Yes (Published in Egypt in 2015). Ithafus Sami' Wal Qari' Fi Khatm Saheehul Bukhari, (Published in Nigeria in 2018).
14. The book of Bughyatul Muhtaj Fee Khatmi Saheehi Muslim bn Al-Haj, (Published in Nigeria in 2019).
15. A clear explanation of the meanings and guidance of the Qur'an, (Tafsir Al-Qur'an in Hausa language) (Published in Beirut Lebanon 2020). Books of Fatawayin Rahama (Published in Nigeria in 2021)
16. Book of Ramadaniyyat (Summary writings presented every day in the month of Ramadan) published in Nigeria in 2021
17. Book of Adibajah Fi hukmi Ta'adudil Masaajid min gairi haajah - Book which draws attention to the frequency of Friday Mosques without needing it (It has not been published so far)[2]

Senior Lecturer in the Department of Islamic Religion at Alkalam Islamic University in Katsina from 2006 to 2012 Senior Lecturer in the Department of Islamic Religion at Bayero University in Kano from 2013 to now Chairman of the committee to recruit new members of the joint organization Scholars of Africa Study in prison that the University of Madinah is presenting to Arab scholars and the lessons of the Islamic religion. (Maiduguri, Kano and Bauchi) Director General of Imamul Bukhari Center for Research and Translation 'afar Islamic Documentation Center (SJIDC)) Head of the Center for Islamic Civilization and Interfaith Dialogue (CICID) at Bayero University, Kano.[1]

Some of the International Conferences attended by Malam

Malam attended many seminars and courses in Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Mali and others. which included the:-

• International Conference on Sunnah and Sirah, organized by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, K.S.A. presented a topic titled (The Importance attached to Sunnah In Hausa Literature) (Madinah, 2004).
• International Conference on Supporting the Holy Prophet (S.A.W), organized by the International University Of Khartum, and Al-Muntada Organization, Al-Khartum, Sudan, presented a topic titled (The Position of the holy Prophet within his companions and the rest of Ummah (Sudan, 2007).
• Bamako Conference For The Importance of the media in Da'awah, which took place on 20th - 24th July, 2010 presented a paper titled (Media participation: Its importance and Criteria).
• The regional Conference on Da' awa in Sudan under the theme of "Adda'iya Al-Mutamayyiz" Khartum, 19th - 23rd October 2014, presented a topic titled: "Al-Bina'ul Ilmi Lidda'iya" (i.e. making a solid Academic background for Islamic Preacher" International Islamic Conference of Security Stability in the Face of Contemporary Challenges organized by Muslim World League with Cooperation of J.I.B.W.I.S Nigeria Held in Abuja Between 16th to 19th March 2016, Presented Paper Titled (Al-Ghuluw: Asbabuhu wa Ilajuhu "Extremism: Factors and Wayout ").
• Conference on leadership organized by Al-Muntada Al-Islamiy, Held in Khartoum Sudan between 10th to 14th April 2016, (At-Taurisul Qiyadiy fi Garb Ifriqiyyah: Tajarub wa Tahadiyyat "The Leadership in west Africa: Examples and Challenges").
• The Conference on the Protection of Societies organized the International Union of Muslim Preachers held in Doha Qatar between 2nd to 4th March 2016, Presented Paper Titled (Tahsinul Mujtama' Minal Makhadir Al-Aqadiyya: At-Tashayyu' Fi Nigeria " The Protection of the Society from the Dread Beliefs: Shi'a in Nigeria").
• International Conference on Islamic and Challenges of Development in the 21st Century Organized by Department of Islamic Studies and Sharia in Collaboration with Center for Qur'anic Studies Bayero University Kano Nigeria, Presented Paper Titled (Al Al-maniyyah wa Atharuha fil Mujtama'atul Islamiyya " Secularism and its Impact on the Muslim Societies”).
• International Conference on Islam in Africa: Combating Extremism and Terrorism organized by International Moderation Forum in Hashimite kingdom of Jordan, in Cooperation with the Islamic peace Society and the Nigerian Center for Arabic Research, Paper Presented Titled: "Advancing peace by establishing the Al-Wasatiyya and avoiding the extremism", Held between 8th to 9th August 2015.[2]

Dr Muhammad Sani, is currently living in Kano city with his family while he is busy with studies and da'wa activities.[4]