To fill this gap with some conclusions based on inference: There is no doubt that Ibn Tumart began his scholarly life by attending some kuttabs to memorize the Holy Quran. This may have lasted throughout his childhood until his early youth without him delving into any other sciences, which was the custom of the people of the Maghreb as described by Ibn Khaldun, who said: "As for the people of the Maghreb, their approach to children is to limit themselves to teaching the Quran only. And during their studies, they focus on the script and its issues, and the differences among the memorizers of the Quran." This is the practice of the people of the Maghreb, who do not mix it with anything else in any of their teaching sessions in the cities of the Maghreb and the Berber villages that followed them, until they reach adolescence and youth.

Since his time in the Maghreb before his journey extended beyond the age of twenty-five, it is inevitable that after memorizing the Quran, he would have studied some of the principles of religious sciences, especially jurisprudence, given its importance at that time. It is likely that he also acquired a good portion of literature and language sciences, which is confirmed by his eloquence and mastery of Arabic.

Some indications in ancient sources suggest that the Mahdi showed intelligence in his pursuit of knowledge. He was eager to acquire it, as evidenced by his frequent attendance at mosques. This was noticed by his family and people, and it also brought him some prominence and distinction among his peers, which we can infer from Ibn Khaldun's statement: "And Muhammad grew up with a love for knowledge. He was called 'Asfu,' meaning light, because of the many lamps he would light in the mosques for his constant study."

In the Maghreb at that time, there were important centers of learning such as Marrakesh and Sijilmasa. Ibn Khaldun, Al-Muqaddimah: Ibn Khaldun, Al-'Ibar: