Promoting Qur’anic Knowledge, Building Character, Preserving Values.
Since 2016, the Sheikh Modibbo Jailani Foundation has been nurturing a generation of disciplined, Qur’an-grounded youth across Adamawa, Borno, and beyond.
Mission
Our mission is to modernize Qur’anic education, reform the Almajiri system, and create opportunities for young people to become leaders, teachers, and positive contributors to their communities.
Vision
Our vision is to raise a new generation of disciplined youth grounded in Qur’anic knowledge, moral integrity, and service to humanity.
Core Values
We uphold integrity, embrace discipline, pursue knowledge, foster unity, and serve humanity for the sake of Allah.
About Us
The Sheikh Modibbo Jailani Foundation for Qur’anic Memorization and Islamic Studies SMJ Foundation is a non profit, non political organization established to modernize Qur’anic education, reform the Almajiri system, and empower communities.
A growing network of 50+ schools across Adamawa and Borno States, with more expansion planned.
A structured Qur’anic learning program that graduates pupils in 4–5 years.
A special Tajweed & Advanced Training program for top graduates, preparing them to return as teachers.
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Positive growth.
Since its inception in 2016, the Sheikh Modibbo Jailani Foundation (SMJ) has touched lives across Adamawa, Borno, and beyond. With over 50 schools established, the Foundation is steadily reforming Qur’anic education and reducing the challenges of the traditional Almajiri system.
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Through our programs:
Our work has received support from government agencies and NGOs such as BESDA, SUBEB, UBEC, and the Almajiri Commission.
More than 277 pupils have successfully memorized the entire Qur’an with Tajweed.
Graduation time has been reduced from a lifetime under Almajiri to just 4–5 years.
Communities have witnessed reduced street begging, improved literacy, and stronger moral upbringing.
Families and local leaders are actively supporting schools, with some selling assets to sustain education in their villages.
Meet Our Founder
Sayyid Aminu Sheikh Hamidu Gudummiya
Founder & Chairman, SMJ Foundation
A respected Islamic leader and educator, Sayyid Aminu has dedicated his life to raising the next generation of disciplined, Qur’an-memorizing youth. His vision is to see communities thrive through education, unity, and service to humanity.