“Knowledge Is Mightier Than the Sword – Usman dan Fodio

A ruler who is not just cannot be obeyed…

This powerful quote from Usman dan Fodio — the legendary Hausa-Fulani Islamic scholar and reformer — reminds us that knowledge, not force, defines lasting leadership. In an age of injustice, he rose with the pen before the sword.

This cinematic short captures the wisdom and moral courage of a leader whose legacy still echoes today.

📜 Quote:
“A ruler who is not just cannot be obeyed.
The power of the sword is nothing compared to the power of knowledge.”

— Usman dan Fodio

📍 Inspired by West African Islamic history
🎥 Watch, share, and reflect.

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