
An individual can contribute to the betterment of human development through the practice of good morals, but to achieve societal development as a whole, an entity should be given the responsibility of administrating community development.

In line with the main tenets of Islam, the development of a Muslim community should not be focused only on the worldly aspects, but needs to be balanced, taking into account the afterlife thus attaining holistic self-improvement (al-falah). Key words: History of Islam, Islamic Education, Madrasah, Muslim Scholars, Islamic OrganizationĬommunity development is an important aspect of a country's progress. The authors finally suggest that the rigorous learning and commitment was the strength of the early informal traditional madrasah which must be integrated into the modern madrasah learning system in order to improve the current madrasah educational system in the metropolis. The authors argue that tracing the historical record of the past could definitely be helpful in repositioning the current trends in teaching and learning of Islamic education in the metropolis. The paper focuses further on the immense roles played by the Muslim scholars through their da’wah activities, establishments of madrasahs and contributions of Islamic organizations in retaining and promoting Islam and teaching of Islamic education.
The paper considers the inseparability of Islam and its education as the pilot tool for the spread of Islam and general acceptance of Islam by some notable dignities in the town. This is being part of continuity of intellectual prowess of Ilorin scholars in the town.

The primary aim of this paper is to trace the historical account and emergence of Islam and the flourishment of Islamic scholarship and erudition in Kisi metropolis in the 19th Century until the present. The history is a way of mirroring at the past civilization.

Ilorin as a town known for Islamic erudition plays a paramount role in the spread of Islam and its education in Kisi. The history of Islam and its scholarship is a turning point in the current progress of the town in the area. Kisi metropolis is geographically situated at the northern part of Oyo state, Nigeria.
