The funeral of renowned Islamic scholar Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi is set to take place on Friday at the Eid Ground in Bauchi, with the Grand Imam of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Sheikh Sheriff Saleh, leading the prayer. The ceremony is scheduled for 3 p.m. and is expected to draw a large crowd of dignitaries, scholars, and admirers from across the country.
According to the late scholar’s written will, Sheikh Saleh was specifically chosen to preside over his final rites. As a distinguished Islamic scholar, teacher, and mufassir, Sheikh Saleh serves as the head of the Supreme Council for Fatwa and Islamic Affairs in Nigeria. His role in leading the funeral prayer underscores the deep respect and spiritual connection between the two prominent clerics.
Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi passed away on Thursday at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital in Bauchi. His death marks the end of an era for millions of followers who revered him for his contributions to Islamic scholarship, spirituality, and community development. The bereaved family has announced that the funeral is expected to attract high-profile dignitaries, including Vice President Kashim Shettima and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, as well as governors and emirs from across the country.
Thousands of students, admirers, and community leaders are also expected to attend the funeral, which is poised to be one of the most significant gatherings in honor of a cleric whose teachings have shaped generations. Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi’s legacy is one of unwavering faith, scholarship, and service to humanity, and his passing has sent shockwaves throughout the Islamic community in Nigeria and beyond.
The funeral ceremony is expected to be a somber occasion, with mourners gathering to pay their respects to a man who dedicated his life to the pursuit of knowledge and the betterment of his community. As the Islamic community in Nigeria comes to terms with the loss of one of its most revered scholars, the significance of Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi’s contributions to Islamic scholarship and community development will continue to be felt for years to come.