The Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria (MUSWEN) has commended the Islamic Education Trust (IET), Minna, for its sustained contributions to Islamic education, da‘wah, and human capacity development.
This commendation was given at the conclusion of a five-day Sharī‘ah Intelligence Training joitly organized by Da’wah Institute (DIN) and MUSWEN in Ibadan, Oyo State.
Speaking at the closing session, the South-West Zonal Coordinator of the IET Da‘wah Institute, Alhaji Adetokunbo Abdulsalam, highlighted the remarkable journey of the Islamic Education Trust. He traced its roots to the vision of the late Sheikh Ahmad Lemu and his wife, Hajiya Aisha Lemu, who established the organization about five decades ago, at a time when formal Islamic studies opportunities were highly limited.
According to him, one of the organization’s earliest programmes was the Train-the-Trainer initiative, which later evolved into the renowned Da‘wah Institute. He noted that the institute has since expanded its global footprint and is now active in more than 56 countries.
Alhaji Abdulsalam explained that the Lemu family shared responsibilities in building the institution, with Sheikh Ahmad Lemu focusing largely on da‘wah activities while Hajiya Aisha Lemu concentrated on educational development. He added that their legacy continues through subsequent generations, with family members still playing strategic roles in both the Da‘wah Institute and its various educational programs.
Furthermore, he noted that the IET has assembled professionals across diverse fields to support its mission, citing initiatives such as Awareness Through Mosque Tours (ATMT) and Sharī‘ah Intelligence as prime examples of its innovative educational interventions. He attributed the success and longevity of the IET to sincerity of purpose, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to service, while expressing appreciation to MUSWEN and other stakeholders for supporting the training programme.
In separate remarks, several participants described the Sharī‘ah Intelligence Training as highly impactful and rewarding. They commended the organizers for simplifying complex aspects of Islamic jurisprudence, making the program accessible to both Arabic-speaking and non-Arabic-speaking participants alike. The attendees pledged to cascade the knowledge gained to their various organizations and communities, while urging the organizers to expand similar initiatives to reach a wider audience.
Addressing the participants, the Executive Secretary of MUSWEN, Professor Wole Abbas, expressed delight at the positive feedback. He attributed the success of the training to the pedigree and deep experience of the Islamic Education Trust, while paying tribute to the enduring legacy of Sheikh Ahmad Lemu and his family.
Professor Abbas encouraged participants to translate their newly acquired knowledge into practical action, emphasizing that application is the father of knowledge. He urged them to become true ambassadors of the training by actively sharing its lessons within their respective organizations and communities.
The Sharī‘ah Intelligence Training, which ran from June 13 to 17, 2026, brought together selected participants from across the South-West region. The programme aimed to deepen their understanding of Uṣūl al-Fiqh, Al-Qawāʿid al-Fiqhiyyah, and Maqāṣid al-Sharī‘ah as foundational tools for sound Islamic reasoning and contemporary decision-making.
Highlights of the closing ceremony featured the presentation of instructional IET materials to MUSWEN and the distribution of certificates to the participants.
Dignitaries in attendance alongside the Executive Secretary, Professor Wole Abbas, and the IET South-West Zonal Coordinator, Alhaji Adetokunbo Abdulsalam, included Alhaji Abdulganiy Abdulrahman, Chairman, Muslim Association of Nigeria (MAN) and Alhaji Abdulmajeed Imran.
MUSWEN lauds IET as Shari’ah Intelligence Training ends in Ibadan
