He was born into the family Malam Suleiman Ibrahim in Kakuma Kankara local government of Katsina State, Nigeria.
During Ramadan Tafsir, Ahmad recites with Sheikh Kabir Haruna Gombe who is a well-known Islamic scholar in Nigeria who has taught and influenced many students in the country.
Sulaiman Ibrahim is an active member of the Jama'atu Izalatil Bid'ah wa Iqamatus Sunnah (JIBWIS), which is the largest Salafiyyah movement in Nigeria.
The movement is focused on returning to the Islamic practices of the Prophet Muhammad and his companions, and rejecting any innovations that have been introduced into the religion.
In March 2019, Sheikh Ahmad Sulaiman was abducted by some kidnapers on his way from his home town to Kano after his visit to Kebbi state, Sheikh Ahmad Sulaiman has been reportedly kidnapped by unknown gunmen in Katsina State, multiple sources, have confirmed that Sheikh Sulaiman was abducted together with five others along Sheme to Ƙanƙara local government areas of Katsina State.