Tributes continue to pour in across Nigeria following the passing of the revered Islamic scholar, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi, with prominent political leaders describing his death as a monumental loss to the Muslim world.

The late scholar died in the early hours of Thursday.

President Bola Tinubu says he received the news of the death of Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi “with profound sadness and a deep sense of loss.”

The President noted that the revered cleric, who died at 101, was “a moral compass who dedicated his life to teaching and preaching.”

A Thursday statement signed by presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, revealed this.

Describing the loss as “monumental not only to his family and teeming followers but also to the nation,” Tinubu recalled “the blessings and moral support he received from the late Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi in the run-off to the 2023 election.”

He further said, “Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi was a teacher, a father and a voice of moderation and reason. As both a preacher and a notable exegete of the Holy Quran, he was an advocate of peace and piety. His death has created a huge void.”

The President condoled with the scholar’s followers nationwide and beyond, urging them to honour his memory by upholding his teachings of “peaceful coexistence, strengthening their relationship with God and being kind to humanity.”

Also, Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, said he received the news “with deep sorrow”, describing the Sheikh as “an extraordinary spiritual guide whose life reflected the highest values of Islam: knowledge, humility, peace, and unity.”

He noted that the late scholar’s teachings “shaped generations, strengthened the Tijjaniyya community, and enriched Islamic scholarship across Nigeria and beyond.”

Praying for Allah’s mercy on the scholar, the governor asked that the Almighty grant him “Al-Jannatul Firdaus, forgive his shortcomings, and comfort his family, students, and all who drew guidance from his exemplary life.”

He added that “his legacy of devotion and service to humanity will continue to illuminate our path.”

Meanwhile, former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, also expressed deep sadness, describing the deceased as “a colossus of Islamic scholarship and a spiritual father to millions.”

Saraki, taking to X, noted that Sheikh Dahiru lived “a long, blessed life, spanning a century, spent wholly in the service of his Creator and the propagation of the teachings of the Holy Qur’an and the Sunnah of Prophet Mohammed.”

He highlighted the scholar’s impact on Islamic education, stating that “through his Almajiri schools and famous Tafsir sessions, he ensured that the words of the Almighty were not just recited, but imprinted in the hearts of millions of young people across our nation.”

Saraki also offered condolences to his family, the Sultan of Sokoto, the people of Bauchi State, the Tijjaniyyah adherents, and the wider Muslim Ummah.

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The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, and the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, have mourned the passing of renowned Islamic cleric, Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi.

In a statement released on Thursday signed by his spokesman, Alkasim Abdulkadir, the minister expressed deep sadness over the death of the revered scholar, describing him as “a man of character and quiet service.”

Tuggar said he joined the late cleric’s family, students, and members of the Tijaniyya community in Nigeria and across the world in grieving the loss.

“The minister extends his heartfelt condolences to the immediate family, the people of Bauchi State, and all those touched by his passing,” Abdulkadir said.

Tuggar hailed Sheikh Bauchi as a figure whose life was defined by devotion to community, peace, scholarship, and faith.

“The minister described the late Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi as a man of character and quiet service, whose life was marked by devotion to community, peace, scholarship, and faith. During his lifetime, he significantly contributed to shaping Islamic knowledge, as well as the moral and ethical standards of modern Nigeria,” he added.

The minister noted that the cleric made significant contributions to Islamic knowledge, as well as to the moral and ethical development of modern Nigeria.

He prayed that Almighty Allah forgive the scholar’s shortcomings, grant him Aljannatul Firdaus, and give his family, students, and followers the strength to bear the great loss.

Similarly, the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, expressed grief over the passing of the respected Islamic leader.

In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ismail Mudashir, Barau described the cleric’s death as “a huge vacuum that will be difficult to fill,” praising his decades of dedicated service to Islam, humanity, and the global Muslim community.

He said Sheikh Bauchi influenced millions across Nigeria and beyond through his teachings, scholarship, and exemplary leadership.

The statement read, “I mourn the passing of our renowned Islamic scholar and leader, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi, a great icon of Islamic scholarship whose light shone on millions of Muslims across Nigeria and beyond.

“Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi’s lifetime of service, his dedication to the Qur’an, tireless preaching, spiritual leadership of the Tijaniyya movement, and his work in establishing Qur’anic schools and humanitarian outreach changed lives and strengthened the faith of generations.

“His scholarship and commitment to advancing Islamic education and moral values were a beacon for millions. He was more than a scholar; he was a father, teacher, and guide to many.”

Barau, who also serves as the First Deputy Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament, extended his condolences to the cleric’s family, students, the Muslim Ummah, and all who benefited from his teachings.

He prayed to Allah to forgive the scholar’s shortcomings, grant him the highest ranks in Jannatul Firdaus, and comfort his family and followers.

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