Imam of Jamia Mosque, Nairobi — and a voice for a new generation.
Sheikh Jamaludin Osman is one of Kenya's most respected Islamic scholars and the current Imam of Jamia Mosque in Nairobi — one of the oldest and most prominent mosques in East Africa. Trained in the classical sciences at the Islamic University of Madinah, he leads prayers, delivers the Friday khutbah, and oversees educational and outreach programs that touch communities across Kenya and beyond.
اطْلُبُوا الْعِلْمَ مِنَ الْمَهْدِ إِلَى اللَّحْدِ
“Seek knowledge from the cradle to the grave.”
From Madinah to your morning commute.
Islamic University of Madinah
Began studies at the prestigious Islamic University of Madinah, Saudi Arabia — earning a Diploma in Arabic Studies.
Bachelor's in Hadith
Graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Hadith, mastering the classical sciences of Prophetic tradition.
Deputy Imam, Jamia Mosque
Returned to Kenya and served as Deputy Imam at Jamia Mosque, Nairobi — leading educational programs and community outreach.
Imam of Jamia Mosque
Appointed Imam of Jamia Mosque, Nairobi — one of East Africa's oldest and most iconic mosques.
Digital da'wah
Reaches a global audience through YouTube khutbahs, tafseer series and online lectures in Swahili, Arabic and English.
The masjid is sacred. The smartphone is unavoidable.
Beyond the mosque, Sheikh Jamaludin is deeply committed to da'wah — the call to understanding and practicing Islam. He brings classical scholarship to a global audience through YouTube khutbahs, tafseer of the Qur'an, and lectures that engage the questions today's Muslims actually ask.
- Trained at Islamic University of Madinah
- Weekly khutbahs & tafseer on YouTube
- Youth mentorship & community welfare
- Lectures in Swahili, Arabic & English
