This rigorous and elite education gave him a level of credibility that would later be central to his influence. In addition to this, he returned to the U.S. and obtained a Master's degree in Law (a JD/LLM), making him uniquely literate in both Islamic and Western legal systems.
Jibril's influence is not built upon a physical mosque or a formal religious institution within the United States. In fact, mainstream Muslim leaders in his home base of Dearborn, Michigan, have publicly disavowed him, stating he is not a part of the established religious leadership. Instead, his "top" status has been forged entirely through the digital realm. shaykh ahmad musa jibril top