Islamic Books distribution – Osun, Nigeria

Islamic Educational Materials Project – Osun State

Location: Osun State, Nigeria

Background

Masjids and Madrasah learning centres play an important role in supporting Islamic education and strengthening communities across Osun 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 Osun 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 that learners 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 Osun State.

The project was initially planned as a first phase supporting 15 learning centres. However, following the overwhelmingly positive response and growing demand from local communities, the initiative expanded into three phases.

Phase One – 15 Beneficiary Masjids

The initial phase supported 15 centres across Ile-Ife, Modakeke, Okinni and Osogbo.

Ile-Ife & Modakeke
1. Ooni Layout Muslim Community Mosque, Elushakin Street, Line 4, Ile-Ife
2. Masjid Fatimah, Anuoluwapo Line 5, Adio Street, Oke-Ogbo, Ile-Ife
3. Opeyemi Mosque, Oke Bode Area, Modakeke
4. Ar-Rohman Central Mosque, Koiwo Beacon Street, Modakeke

 

Okinni
5. Masjidu Tawheed, Ibikunle Estate, Ojutu, Okinni
6. Akinode Mosque, Ile Akinode, Behind Owode Market, Okinni

 

Osogbo
7. Abu Mishaal Fahd Mosque, Ayekale, Osogbo
8. Masjid Awwaabeen, Zone 7, Unit 4, Onward Area, Osogbo
9. Agbajowo Mosque, Akede Area, Iyaloja, Osogbo
10. Muhammad Rabi’u Mosque, Iludun, Òsogbo
11. Ese Odò Mosque, Ijetu, Oshogbo
12. Masjid Daarus-Saaliheen, 73, Oluwanisola Estate, off Fountain University, Oke Osun, Osogbo
13. Qowamudeen Mosque, Zone 8, Durojaye Street, Iludun Area, Osogbo
14. Masjid-ul-Mubaarok, Agbelekale, Iludun, Osogbo
15. Al Faoz Masjid, Aduramigba, Akede, Iyaloja

 

Phase Two – 38 Beneficiary Masjids (updated May 2026)

Building on the success of Phase One, support was extended to a further 38 centres across Ede, Osogbo, Ifon, Okinni, Ilobu and surrounding communities.

1. Titlope Sunnah Central Mosque ILORI, EDE
2. Imam Daarus-salafiyyah Ratibi Mosque, Itesiwaju Agbale Community, Ede
3. Annūr Community Central Mosque, behind Ede New City Stadium, Ede
4. Seesa mosque SEKONA EDE
5. Wamy Central Mosque EDE OSUN
6. Tijani Mosque EDE OSUN
7. As sideeq mosque ilupeju street Ajijola area
8. Temidire mosque, ARULOGUN Nwanyawu area
9. As-sunnah mosque Komolegbe Isoosu, Ede
10. Mosjidul-Abraar, Oloungbebe area, Oke-Iresi, Ede
11. Masjid Ma’ad Elmohaaroh / Zone 3, Owode Ede
12. Temidayo Community Central Mosque, Olodo Area, Owode-Ede
13. Masjid Abdullahi Hussain Fadaq and Fatima Jido (Rahimahumallah) Olorunshogo community, Ededimeji, Ede
14. Lamolik central mosque,bSekona Ede
15. Masjid Ahlus Sunnah Sekona
16. Temidayo Olodo Mosque Ede Osun
17. Daarus Salaam mosque/ oke geere/ Ede
18. Owodex Central Mosque Owode Ede.
19. Masjid Oke Sunnah along sekona -ife road sekona. Ede
20. Masjid sunnah Ajegunle, beside Alh Adenle house ,Ede
21. Adedigba memorial mosque,nMapo area, oke-gada Ede
22. Olaniyi mosque, oke sunna, Ede
23. Masjid sunnah .. Ajegunle,beside Alh Adenle house ,Ede ,Osun
24. Masjid bushroh Ibiyemi òkè gada, Ede.
25. Moteji mosque behind Teledalase bakery off ibiyemi street oke gada Ede.
26. Anuoluwapo mosque, Anuoluwapo community
27. Al-birr central mosque, Oke-gada

Phase Three – 22 Beneficiary Masjids (updated June 2026)

The third phase extended the project to another 22 centres across Iwo, Ede, Ilobu, Ifon, Iree, Inisha and other surrounding communities.

1. OLOHUN GBẸBE MOSQUE, ONIYANRI STREET, LAWYER ATANDA AREA IWO
2. Temidire Feesu Central Mosque, Feesu Iwo
3. Olarewaju alsunnah wa jamaha mosque ganga area ilobu
4. Patapata mosque beside transformer, Ganga, Ilobu
5. Ahlussannah mosque, Ifedayo community, Ifon
6. White mosque, poly junction, Iree
7. Al-bayan phase 2, Ogo-oluwa area, Ifon.
8. Daarul falaah mosque, Kuba, Shaki
9. Badariyyah mosque, inisha osun
10. Ashraf central mosque, Ayeloja, Ilobu
11. Alhajah Hulaimatu mosque, pako, Ilobu.
12. As sunah Mosque Ire akari phase 2, Ifon
13. Ifẹsowapọ central mosque, Ifẹsowapọ community, Ifon.
14. Sagba Mosque, Osun State, Nigeria
15. Hawawu Abike Memorial Mosque Ẹdẹ
16. Rahmatullah Abali Mosque, Ẹdẹ
17. Al-Abrar Mosque, Agbale, Line 3, Ede
18. Ayọfẹ Mosque, Ararọmi Ẹdẹ
19. Al-Maqra’ah Islamic Academy Mosque Oke Anu area, Ẹdẹ
20. Owonkoko Mosque Ya Salam street, Ẹdẹ
21. Al-Haqq Mosque, Akankan, Owode Street Ẹdẹ
22. Ar-ramayn mosque, sawmill ALLAHU LATEEF area, Ẹdẹ

Through these three phases, the project supported 75 Masjids and Islamic learning centres, helping extend access to essential educational resources across the state.

The Outcome

Alhamdulillah, the project has helped strengthen Islamic education across numerous communities in Osun State, providing 75 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 15 centres grew into a much wider community initiative. The positive response from local leaders and the increasing demand for assistance demonstrated the importance of this work and the difference that accessible educational resources can make.

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 all three phases 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