Former President Muhammadu Buhari has joined the nation in mourning the demise of the President of the Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria, Sheikh Abdul Rasheed Hadiyatullah,
The message of the former president was contained in a statement by his spokesman, Malam Garba Shehu, on Tuesday in Abuja.
Hadiyatullah, also the founder and director of Sheikh Ibn Baz Shariah College of Nigeria in Iwo, Osun State, died on Monday at the age of 81.
Buhari described the late Muslim leader as a beacon of compassion, spiritual rectitude, and a true leader in Islam.
He said: “My heart goes out to Muslims all over Nigeria mourning the death of the great Islamic shepherd who always sided with the truth and doing so with a great sense of humility.
“I had the privilege of enjoying his friendship and advice throughout my years in office as president, and well after that.
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“He will be remembered for calling for peace at all times.
“May Allah grant him Aljannatul Firdaus, and give his family and followers the fortitude to bear this loss.”
The deceased was born in Iwo in Osun State and was a widely respected Islamic scholar and jurist.
He was known for his advocacy for the implementation of Shari’ah law within constitutional frameworks, interfaith dialogue, and peaceful coexistence among Nigeria’s diverse religious communities.
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