Abd al-Qadir dan Tafa
Abd al-Qadir dan Tafa (1804 – 1863/4), also known as Dan Tafa, was a historian, theologian, philosopher, poet and jurist from the Sokoto caliphate. He was considered the "most learned" scholar of his time. : 101–102  He was a prolific scholar who delved into various fields of knowledge, but he was particularly renowned for his historical and philosophical writings. : 221 : 221 Dan Tafa lived during a turbulent time in Hausaland, witnessing the Sokoto jihad and the subsequent establishment of the Sokoto Caliphate. Following the deaths of the three reformist leaders, Usman, Abdullahi, and Muhammad Bello, Dan Tafa became a sought-after figure for his wisdom and expertise on matters of history, Islam, and leadership.