Sheikh Muhammad Auwal Adam Albani Zaria was a prominent Nigerian Islamic scholar, known as a teacher, Islamic reformer, and the leader of the Salafi movement in Nigeria. ​Here is a summary of his life: ​Birth and Origin: He was born on September 27, 1960, in Muchia, Sabon Gari, Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria. His origins are from Kano State. His parents were Alhaji Adamu Musa and Hajia Saudatu. ​Education: ​He began his education at a missionary school and attended government commercial secondary school, Barewa College, and Demonstration secondary school in Zaria. ​He obtained a Diploma in Shari'a Law with Distinction from Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria (1992-1994). ​He also obtained a Diploma in Hausa Language from Bayero University Kano (BUK), and a Diploma in Mass Communication from the University of Jos.