Renowned Islamic scholar Dahiru Usman-Bauchi dies at 98
A revered Islamic scholar, Sheikh Dahiru Usman-Bauchi, has died at the age of 98.
Mr Usman-Bauchi died in the early hours of Thursday at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital, Bauchi.
Ahmed Mohammed, a member of the family, confirmed the death on Thursday in Bauchi.
He said the revered scholar was receiving visitors on Wednesday night before Mr Usman-Bauchi was later taken to the hospital, where he died.
Mr Mohammed said the funeral prayer would be held on Friday, Nov. 28, in Bauchi in line with Islamic rites.
Mr Usman-Bauchi, a recipient of the Order of the Federal Republic, was regarded as one of Nigeria’s most influential Islamic scholars, celebrated for his vast knowledge, spiritual guidance and lifelong commitment to Islamic propagation.
Born in 1927 in Gombe, Mr Usman-Bauchi devoted his life to advancing Islamic education, promoting peaceful coexistence and fostering unity in the country.
He was also the supreme leader of the Tijaniyya in Nigeria, an Islamic Sufi group.
His teachings, focusing on moral discipline, tolerance and adherence to Islamic principles, earned him mass followership and deep respect within and beyond Nigeria.
Over the years, Mr Usman-Bauchi played a significant role in community development, mentorship of young scholars and strengthening religious understanding.
He was survived by 61 children and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
(NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
States
Independence: NBA urges Nigerians to expect better future
The NBA said that ordinary Nigerians should be deriving benefit from the subsidy removal rather than hardship.
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
World
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey hold talks on Iran war
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey are part of a new military alliance called the Mecca Pact.
Politics
ADC owing staff salaries, cannot be trusted to govern Nigeria: APC
The APC, which described the situation as unconscionable, wicked and reprehensible, accused the ADC of insincerity.
Showbiz
Family wants Toluwanisings’ burial put on hold, demands probe into singer’s death
Toluwanisings died on October 14. The cause of his death remains unknown.
States
Fire razes building in Kwara
Fire has destroyed a building comprising three-bedroom flats in Kangile village, Ilorin South Local Government Area of Kwara State.
Economy
Businesses cannot make 20-year investments without policy certainty: BUA Chairman
Mr Rabiu urged the government to ensure reforms translate into increased production, employment, and improved living standards.
Politics
Peter Obi has nothing to offer Nigeria beyond ‘dubious’ statistics: Shettima
Mr Shettima neither specified which of Mr Obi’s statistics he was disputing nor explained why he described them as “dubious”.
