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A short description
Ibrahim Iyal Gafai is a Nigerian Islamic scholar, cleric and preacher. He is a son of Sheikh Iyal Gafai Katsina, born in Katsina state in the year 1988.

Early life
Ibrahim Iyal Gafai is the son of Sheikh Iyal Gafai. He was born in Katsina state. He came from a geneanalogy of islamic scholars with his family are among the highest Islamic Scholars of his state. His father was popularly known as the greatest Islamic historian and also Arabic linguistic of his time.

Education
Ibrahim Iyal Gafai memorize Quran at the age of 15 and deeply studied Islamic knowledge from his father, and later went to different scholars of different states for the advancement of his studies. Ibrahim Iyal Gafai had his primary education in Katsina state of Nigeria in 2007 and later proceeded to Gwani Danzarga Quranic Secondary School, Kano state for his secondary education. His first degree was from Al-Qalam University Katsina in the year 2018 where he obtained B.A Arabic Language. He obtained his Masters Degree in Arabic Language from Annahdah International University Niger Republic in 2019. In an unusual manner, he completed his Doctorate Degree within the span of two years in Arabic Language from Annahdah International University Niger Republic in 2022.

Ibrahim Iyal Gafai began what was to be acknowledged as wonderful working career in his Alma Mata, Al-Qalam University Katsina, in 2022 where he is now serving as a lecturer in Arabic and linguistics.

Despite his academic commitments, he was appointed the Chief Imam of Masjidun-Nur Filin Polo, Katsina in 2022.

His unrivalled and distinct commitment towards ensuring the unity of the Muslim Ummah, uplifting Islamic values and impacting knowledge in the society is considered unique in these contemporary days. His active community service has yielded tremendous changes in the society and is widely acknowledged as a paradigm shift from the traditional community activism.

Ibrahim Iyal Gafai is a head of Young Muslim Scholars Association, Katsina state chapter. He has his credit over 10 publications in reputable Journals and has published numerous books. He has also attended several national and international Conferences, Seminars and Workshops either as participant or resource person.

Ibrahim Iyal Gafai is married with children.