Islamic Books distribution – llorin Kwara, Nigeria

Islamic Educational Materials Project – Kwara State

Location: Kwara State, Nigeria

Background

Masjids and Madrasah learning centres play an important role in supporting Islamic education and strengthening communities across Kwara State. They provide spaces where men, women and children can come together to learn their deen, develop their understanding of Islam and build stronger connections with their faith.

However, discussions with local imams, teachers and community leaders highlighted a shortage of essential Islamic educational curriculum materials across many learning centres. Without access to appropriate resources, these centres faced difficulties delivering consistent Islamic education and supporting learners of different ages.

Recognising the importance of these institutions, Ibrahim Trust identified an opportunity to support Islamic education by helping provide the resources needed to strengthen teaching and learning within local communities.

The Need

Access to Islamic educational materials is essential for developing religious knowledge and supporting the continued teaching of Islam. Children need opportunities to learn the Qur’an and Islamic teachings, while adults also benefit from accessible resources to strengthen their understanding and practice of their faith.

Many Masjids and Madrasah learning centres across Kwara State lacked the necessary curriculum materials to support their educational activities. There was a clear need to provide these resources, helping teachers deliver lessons more effectively and ensuring learners of all ages could benefit from structured and accessible Islamic education.

The demand extended beyond the initial communities, with neighbouring areas also requesting assistance. This highlighted the wider need for support and the potential to create a lasting impact through investment in Islamic education.

Our Contribution

Alhamdulillah, with the support of our generous donors and the assistance of our trusted local support partner, Ibrahim Trust supported the provision of essential Islamic educational curriculum materials to Masjids and Madrasah learning centres across Kwara State.

The project was initially planned as Phase One, supporting 20 learning centres and allowing the impact to be assessed. However, following the overwhelmingly positive response and growing demand from local communities, the initiative expanded into three phases.

Phase One – 20 Beneficiary Masjids

The initial phase supported 20 Masjids and learning centres across Ilorin, Ogbondoroko, Offa and surrounding communities.

• Masjid behind Ewa Block, Tanke, Ilorin
• Opemipo Masjid, 2nd Avenue, Tanke, Ilorin
• Kpatako Masjid, Off First Avenue, Tanke, Ilorin
• Hasbunallah Masjid, Oke Odo, Ilorin
• Aleniboro Masjid, Oke Odo, Ilorin
• Kobiowu Masjid, Awolowo Road, Ilorin
• No. 75 Iso-Ori Mosque, Isalekoko, Ojagboro, Ilorin, Kwara State
• Mosque at Ita Aisha, Along Ganmo, Olunlade, Ilorin, Kwara State
• Masjid Furqan Islamic Village, Ogele, Ilorin, Kwara State
• Masjid at Lanre Gada, Sobi Road, Ilorin
• Quarters Masjid, University of Ilorin, Ilorin
• Masjid Sunnah, Araro, Ogbondoroko
• Masjid at Offa Garage, Ilorin
• Hajia Meimoonah Abeje Memorial Mosque, Off Sabo Oke Road, GRA, Ilorin
• Masjid at Serikin Gambari, Ilorin
• Masjid Alagbado, Gaa Asibi, Ilorin
• Masjid Imam Okundile Central Mosque, Surulere Community, Oloje Estate, Ilorin
• Ajishinlohun Community, Ilorin East
• Two Masjids in Ede
• Masjid Assunna, Oke Odo, Ilorin

Phase Two – 8 Beneficiary Masjids (updated May 2026)

Building on the success of Phase One, support was extended to a further eight centres across Ilorin, Eyenkorin and Offa.

1. Alhaja Hadizah Memorial Mosque, Apata Eyenkorin, Ilorin Kwara state.
2. Imam Abdul Hafeez Yusuf Al Istijaba mosque Egbejila airport road.
3. Masjid Apada, Eyenkorin, Ilorin Kwara state
4. Masjid Eletu, Lanre Gada, Sobi road, Ilorin.
5. MSSN MASJID, offa
6. At-taqwa masjid, Offa.
7. Masjid Ahlus- Sunnah wal- jamaaha, offa.
8. Olororo mosque, Iyana afun side, Ilorin

Phase Three – 13 Beneficiary Masjids (updated June 2026)

The third phase extended the project to include 13 listed beneficiary locations, reaching additional communities across Ilorin and surrounding areas.

1. Alhaja Hadizah Memorial Mosque, Apata Eyenkorin, Ilorin Kwara state.
2. Imam Abdul Hafeez Yusuf Al Istijaba mosque Egbejila airport road.
3. Masjid Apada, Eyenkorin, Ilorin Kwara state
4. Masjid Eletu, Lanre Gada, Sobi road, Ilorin.
5. MSSN MASJID, offa
6. At-taqwa masjid, Offa.
7. Masjid Ahlus- Sunnah wal- jamaaha, offa.
8. Olororo mosque, Iyana afun side, Ilorin.
9. Aduagba mosque sawmill area ilorin Kwara state.
10. Temidire mosque Asa-dam ijioro isale ilorin Kwara state.
11. Masjud Suleiman, Adeshina street Adualere area Ipata Ilorin.
12. Isale oloku mosque airport road Gbagba Ilorin Kwara state.
13. Muslim jamah ibaadu Rahman Imam sulaimon yunus, Irede community Isale balogun airport Egbejila side Ilorin Kwara state.

Across the three phases, the project recorded 41 beneficiary entries, helping extend access to essential Islamic educational resources throughout Kwara State.

The Outcome

Alhamdulillah, the project has helped strengthen Islamic education across communities in Kwara State, providing Masjids and learning centres with essential materials to support their teaching activities.

Teachers and learners now have improved access to educational resources that help facilitate Islamic lessons, develop religious understanding and encourage continued learning among children and adults.

What began as a project intended to support just 20 centres grew into a wider community initiative, with further requests for assistance demonstrating the importance of this work. The expansion into subsequent phases has allowed the project to reach more communities and extend the benefits of Islamic education to a wider audience.

More than simply providing learning materials, this project represents an investment in knowledge, faith and future generations. Every lesson delivered, every student who develops a better understanding of Islam and every piece of beneficial knowledge shared has the potential to create an ongoing impact within the community.

We are sincerely grateful to our donors whose generosity helped make this project possible. May Allah reward them abundantly and make every lesson taught, every piece of knowledge gained and every person who benefits a source of continuous reward and Sadaqah Jariyah for them. Ameen.

Completion

April 2026