Mu’allim Ibrahim Al-Zakzaky was born in Zaria City on 14 Shaban 1372 A.H. (May 1953). The word Al-Zakzaky is a familiar title meaning 'Man of Zazzau.'

The genealogy of Mu’allim Ibrahim is as follows. Mu’allim Ibrahim son of Aliyu son of Tajuddin, son of Imam Hussain. Imam Hussain originated from Mali, and came to Sokoto during the time of Mujadid Sheikh Usman bin Fodiyo, and became his student.

Afterwards, the Sheikh attached Imam Hussain with the Amir and standard bearer of Islamic Jihad, whose name was Mallam Musa, in order to establish an Islamic government in the province of (Lardin) of Zazzou. When Zazzou was defeated.

Mallam Musa became the Amir and Imam Hussain became his religious adviser. There were intermarriages between their families. This happened in the early part of the 19th century.

The father of Mu’allim Ibrahim died in 1972. His mother is still alive. Mu’allim Ibrahim is the fifth born of his father. At the age of fifteen, he joined Fata Provincial Arabic School, Zaria, established by the then native authority (N.A.) for primary training of Arabic teachers.

Due to his exceptional talent Mu’allim Ibrahim finished in two years instead of the usual four. He then proceeded to the School of Arabic Studies (AAS) in Kano, from 1971 - 1976 and obtained the ‘Grade II’ Certificate.

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