Wizarah is a religious institution which traced its origin from the earlier prophets (peace and blessings of Allah be upon them) and gradually developed during the prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him). The practice of Wizarah which was facilitated by the prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) continued under the reign of his successors. This practice of Wizarah continued in the succeeding Islamic State and varied in administration due to its importance and sphere of influence. Similarly the Sokoto Caliphate in the 19th century adopted the same.