Sheikh Abdul-Bāqī Muhammed (Oluko Agba)
1916 – 2011
Lineage and Family Background
Sheikh Abdul-Bāqī Muhammed, popularly known as Oluko Agba, belonged to a distinguished lineage deeply rooted in Islamic scholarship and community leadership in Iwo, present-day Osun State, Nigeria.
Birth and Early Life
Sheikh Abdul-Bāqī Muhammed was born on a Monday in 1916 (1336 A.H.), during the reign of Oba Oluwo Abimbola I, in the compound of Ile Ajigbagun, Molete, Iwo.
Pursuit of Knowledge
Iwo, at the time, stood as one of the foremost centers of Islamic learning in southwestern Nigeria. Sheikh Abdul-Bāqī immersed himself in the systematic study of Islamic sciences.
Death and Legacy
Sheikh Abdul-Bāqī Muhammed passed away on 25 July 2011, at the age of 101, shortly after performing the dawn prayer.
Mission, Vision & Values
Mission
To promote authentic Islamic knowledge rooted in the Qur'an and Sunnah, taught with wisdom, moderation, and sincerity.
Vision
A society where knowledge leads to humility, faith strengthens character, and religious learning inspires service, justice, and social responsibility.
Core Values
• Knowledge with Integrity
• Humility in Scholarship
• Service to Humanity
• Discipline and Consistency
• Ethical Conduct
Knowledge is a trust, and its highest purpose is to guide hearts toward truth, humility, and service.
— Sheikh Abdul-Baqi Muhammed (Oluko Agba)