DID SHEIKH IBRAHIM NIASSE SPREAD SUNNAH???

In this video, Sheikh Dr. Abdul-Akeem Adebayo Abdur-Rahman acknowledges the contributions of Sheikh Ibrahim Niasse to the spread of Islam and Islamic knowledge, while also drawing attention to an important historical account concerning the development of Islamic scholarship in Nigeria. Sheikh Abdul-Akeem refers to a book written by Sheikh Meigari, whom he identifies as one of the prominent figures associated with Jama'atu Izalatil Bid'ah wa Iqamatis Sunnah (JIBWIS) in Nigeria. Despite differences in religious orientation and Aqidah, Sheikh Abdul-Akeem says Sheikh Meigari acknowledged Sheikh Ibrahim Niasse’s contribution to the spread of the Sunnah and Islamic knowledge in Nigeria. One of the major issues discussed is the historical debate over Qabd and Sadl during prayer. Qabd refers to placing or folding the hands while standing in prayer, while Sadl refers to leaving the hands by the sides. Sheikh Abdul-Akeem explains that this became a major point of disagreement within the Nigerian Muslim community, particularly among followers of different Islamic traditions. According to his account, followers of Sheikh Ibrahim Niasse maintained that his practice of Qabd was supported by Prophetic evidence. On the other hand, followers of Sheikh Nasiruddin al-Kabara of Kano, whom Sheikh Abdul-Akeem associates with the Qadiriyyah tradition, argued in favour of Sadl and questioned the evidence for folding the hands. Sheikh Abdul-Akeem explains that Sheikh Ibrahim Niasse addressed the controversy through a scholarly approach. He had reportedly written a work discussing the evidence and sent copies to Nigeria for scholars and students to study. According to the account presented in the video, Sheikh Ibrahim Niasse went further by challenging scholars to produce even a weak Hadith demonstrating that the Prophet ﷺ prayed with his hands left by his sides. He reportedly offered his library to anyone who could produce such evidence. The challenge, Sheikh Abdul-Akeem says, generated considerable scholarly discussion. Scholars from different traditions began writing responses and engaging with the evidence, with both Tijani and Qadiri scholars participating in the debate. The video also discusses the role of Sheikh Abubakar Gumi, who was an influential Islamic figure in Nigeria during that period. Sheikh Abdul-Akeem refers to an account attributed to Sheikh Adam Abdullahi Al-Ilory in his book Al-Islam fi Nigeria, concerning the controversy and the position attributed to Gumi. According to Sheikh Abdul-Akeem’s presentation of these historical accounts, the debate over Qabd and Sadl became much more than a difference in prayer posture; it reflected wider disagreements within the Nigerian Muslim community over Hadith evidence, scholarship, religious authority, and different Islamic traditions. Ultimately, Sheikh Abdul-Akeem presents Sheikh Ibrahim Niasse as a scholar whose influence extended beyond his immediate followers and whose writings contributed to important scholarly discussions concerning Islamic practice in Nigeria. Watch the full video to hear Sheikh Dr. Abdul-Akeem’s detailed explanation of this historical controversy and his account of Sheikh Ibrahim Niasse’s contribution to Islamic scholarship and the spread of Islam in Nigeria. Please Like 👍 | Share 📲 | Subscribe 🔔 #SheikhAbdulAkeem #SheikhIbrahimNiasse #IbrahimNiasse #SheikhMeigari #JIBWIS #Izala #Qabd #Sadl #Qadiriya #Tijaniyya #Hadith #IslamicHistory #IslamicScholarship #SheikhAdamAlIlory #IslamInNigeria #IslamicLecture