Nasiru Kabara

Nasiru Muhammad Al-Muktar Kabara also known as Nasiru Kabara, (18 April 1912 – 1996) was a prominent Islamic scholar of Qadiriyya as well as the founder of Darul Qadiriyya in the Kano State and the former Leader of Qadiriyya in West Africa. He was succeeded by his son Qaribullahi Nasiru Kabara. He is also the father of the controversial Islamic scholar Abduljabbar Nasiru Kabara.

Early life Nasiru Muhammad Al-Muktar Kabara was born in Guringawa in the Kano State.

Education Nasiru Kabara received most of his education from his prominent uncle and a scholar of Qadiriyya at that time, known as Malam Ibrahım Ahmad al-Kanawi Natsugune, who was a well known scholar in the Kano State. His uncle and his teacher had served four different Emir's as a religious counselor, he served Aliyu Babba, Abbas, Usman and Abdullahi Bayero, at that time his uncle was one of the most important members of the Qadiriyya brotherhood in his town.

Qadiriyya movement He was the leader of the Qadiriyya of West Africa. He led them from the death of his father, Nasir Kabara, until his own passing.

Writings He wrote several Islamic books on Tafseer and Hadith, which was said to be over 300 books.