Prominent Islamic scholar, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi, has passed away.
Reports of his death began circulating early Thursday morning. A former presidential aide to the late President Muhammadu Buhari, Bashir Ahmad, confirmed the development in a post on X.
“It is with a heavy heart and complete submission to the will of Allah (SAW) that we receive the news of the passing of our revered leader, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi, one of the foremost leaders of the Tijjaniyya order in Nigeria,” Ahmad wrote.
He also offered prayers for the late scholar, adding, “May Allah forgive his shortcomings, accept his noble deeds, and grant him Jannatul Firdaus. Ameen.”
The scholar’s son, Sayyadi Ali Dahiru Usman Bauchi, also confirmed the news to Daily Trust.
“It is confirmed. Sheikh has returned to his Creator. We are all from Allah, and to Him we shall all return.
“It is time for Sheikh to rest. We thank Almighty Allah. Allah has done everything for us to spare Sheikh’s life till this time. His life was well spent. Alhamdulillah.
“I’m currently in Madinah, so I cannot confirm where Sheikh will be buried; maybe in Abuja or Bauchi,” he said.
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