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The funeral prayer for late Islamic scholar, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi, will be led by the Grand Imam of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Sheikh Sheriff Saleh, at the Eid Ground along Gombe Road in Bauchi.

The prayer is scheduled for 3 p.m. on Friday.

The choice of Saleh was made by the late scholar in his written will, which specified that Sheikh Sharif Saleh should preside over his final rites.

Sheikh Saleh, a distinguished Islamic scholar, teacher and notable mufassir, also serves as the head of the Supreme Council for Fatwa and Islamic Affairs in Nigeria (NSCIA).

His role in leading the funeral prayer underscores the deep respect and spiritual connection shared between the two prominent clerics.

Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi passed away in the early hours of Thursday at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital (ATBUTH), Bauchi.

His death marks the end of an era for millions of followers who revered him for his decades of contributions to Islamic scholarship, spirituality and community development.

Alhaji Maulud Dahiru Bauchi who spoke on behalf of the bereaved family, said the funeral is expected to attract high-profile dignitaries from across the country.

Among those anticipated are Vice President Kashim Shettima and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, governors of Borno, Gombe and Bauchi states, who all signalled their intention to attend, alongside emirs and chiefs from across the country.

Thousands of students, admirers and community leaders are also expected at the funeral, which is set to be one of the most significant gatherings in honour of a cleric whose teachings shaped generations.

Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi leaves behind a legacy of unwavering faith, scholarship and service to humanity.(NAN)

The Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI) has expressed deep sorrow over the death of renowned Islamic scholar Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi, describing his passing as a monumental loss to the Muslim Ummah and the end of an era in Islamic scholarship.

In a statement signed by its Secretary-General, Prof. Khalid Abubakar Aliyu, the organisation said its President-General and Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, received the news of the scholar’s death with “a heavy heart and total submission to the will of Allah.”

The Sultan extended condolences to the late cleric’s family, disciples, the Tijjaniyya brotherhood, the Bauchi State Government, and the wider Muslim community.

JNI praised Sheikh Bauchi as a guiding light whose decades of commitment to Qur’anic teaching, spiritual mentorship, and moral guidance influenced thousands across Nigeria and beyond.

“His entire life was devoted to the Qur’an and its studies,” the statement said. “He was a beacon of guidance and unwavering commitment to the cause of Islam.”

The organisation added that many of Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi’s children are memorizers of the Qur’an, underscoring his lifelong devotion to Islamic knowledge and his mentorship of young scholars across generations.

JNI described his death as a reminder of the transient nature of life, urging Muslims to reflect, renew their faith, and remain steadfast in acts of worship and kindness.

“We should always turn to Allah with sincere repentance, good deeds, and service to humanity before death comes,” it added.

The body urged the family, disciples, and millions of adherents across the country to accept the loss with faith and remain united, prayerful, and committed to sustaining the late Sheikh’s teachings and values. It stressed that his legacy of discipline, piety, and service to Islam must not be allowed to fade.

JNI prayed for Allah’s mercy upon the late scholar, asking the Almighty to forgive his shortcomings, grant him ease in the grave, and admit him into Jannatul Firdaus, alongside all departed Muslims who contributed to the growth of Islam.

Former Kaduna State Governor, Senator Ahmed Mohammed Makarfi, also joined Nigerians in mourning the revered cleric, describing his death as “a monumental shock and a painful separation” despite his long and impactful life in the service of Allah.

In a personal tribute, Makarfi said the late Sheikh Tahir Bauchi—whom he described as an institution—lived a life fully devoted to Islamic scholarship, Qur’anic exegesis, spiritual guidance, and peaceful coexistence among Nigeria’s diverse communities.

He recalled the Sheik’s leadership of the Tijjaniyya order, his decades-long Ramadan tafsir in Kaduna since 1980, and his establishment and funding of hundreds of Qur’anic schools across the country, noting that such contributions made him “a spiritual guide who inspired millions on the path of Allah.”

Makarfi described the cleric as an eloquent preacher with legendary mastery of Qur’anic interpretation and Islamic theology, saying his scholarship was “universal, phenomenal and unmatched across generations.”

The former governor also reflected on his personal encounters with the Sheikh, saying the cleric’s private counsel during his time in office between 1999 and 2007 provided wisdom that helped him navigate difficult political and governance challenges. “For this, I will remain eternally grateful,” he said.

He extended condolences to the family, disciples, the Bauchi State Government, the Nigerian Muslim community, and the entire nation, praying to Allah to grant the deceased eternal rest in Aljannah and give the nation the fortitude to bear the loss.

The passing of Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi, both JNI and Makarfi stressed, marks the conclusion of a remarkable chapter in Nigeria’s religious history—one defined by knowledge, humility, patience, and total devotion to the service of Islam.