Muhammad Bukhari bin Uthman

Muhammadu Bukhari
Emir of Tambawel
Reign1810s–1839/40
Predecessorposition established
SuccessorUmar
Born12 November 1784
Degel, Gobir (in modern day Sokoto State)
Died27 February 1840(1840-02-27) (aged 55)
Issue
  • Umar, Sarkin Tambawel
    • Barau, Sarkin Yamma
    • Ali, Sarkin Kudu
    • Aisha
    • Modibbo, Sarkin Tambawel
Among others
FatherUsman dan Fodio
Occupation
  • poet
RelativesMuhammad Bukhari bin Ahmad (grandson)
Military career
Allegiance Sokoto Caliphate
Battles / wars

Muhammad Bukhari bin Uthman (Arabic: محمد البخاري ابن عثمان ابن فودي, romanizedMuḥammad al-Bukhārī bin ʿUthmān bin Fūdī; 1785–1840) was an Islamic scholar and a noted poet who was the first Emir of Tambawel. Bukhari was an important military commander who participated and led several military campaigns during the jihad of Usman dan Fodio.