The Acting National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Dr. Sadiq Umar Abubakar Gombe is mourning the passing of the Supreme Leader of the Tijjaniyyah Movement in Nigeria, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi, who died on Wednesday.
On behalf of the party’s National Working Committee and members, Gombe said that the renowned Islamic scholar and reacher made significant contributions in fostering love, amity and unity in the country.
In a statement on Thursday by SDP’s National Publicity Secretary, Araba Rufus Aiyenigba, Gombe noted that the cleric was greatly reverred for his remarkable works in advancing Islamic education and the promotion of peaceful co-existence and harmonious inter-faith relations in Nigeria.
Gombe further said; ‘It is worthy of note, that the late Sheikh, who is widely celebrated for his Islamic scholarship and education, dedicated over seven scores of his adult life to Quranic teaching, commentaries (Tafsir) and preaching Islamic principles.
‘He was reputed as one of the world’s greatest Mufassirins (translators of the Quaran).
‘His teachings over the years, which were defined by moral discipline, piety, and strict adherence to Islamic ethos, had a mass appeal, gaining widespread popularity and large followership.
‘He earned great respect and admiration for his impactful community development initiatives, mentoring activities of young Islamic scholars, and for fostering tolerance, understanding, and strengthing religious harmony amongst Nigerians.
‘The party notes and celebrates him for his characteristic nobility and commitment to engendering a good Nigerian society.
‘His courage in speaking against oppressive rules, corruption, and societal ills and vices, through his teachings, stood him out not only as an Islamic scholar but as a notable peace advocate, true patriot, and nation-builder.
‘Assuredly, the late Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi made indelible marks on the sands of time, and his legacy will continue to inspire many young Islamic scholars and generations of Nigerians to come.
‘The party condoles his immediate family, the entire Tijjaniyyah Movement, the people and governments of Bauchi and Gombe States, and the entire Muslim Ummah’.
The Sheikh served as Deputy Chairman of the Fatwa Committee of the Supreme Council of Islamic Affairs in Nigeria, was a deeply religious and practising Muslim, who had a record of performing Hajj 55 times and also Umrah (lesser Hajj) 205 times!
