Tuesday, April 29, 2025 - The President of the Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria (SCSN), Sheikh Abdul Rasheed Hadiyatullah, has passed away.
The announcement was made on Monday night, April 28, by
Sheikh Daood Imran Molaasan, the Grand Mufti of Yorubaland, in a statement he
personally signed.
Details surrounding the exact time and place of the cleric’s
death were not disclosed in the statement. However, Sheikh Molaasan described
the loss as a significant one for the Muslim community in Nigeria, noting that
Sheikh Hadiyatullah's contributions extended beyond religious teachings to
national discourse and peaceful coexistence.
Born in Iwo, Osun State, a town recognised for its strong
Islamic tradition, Sheikh Hadiyatullah was a respected scholar and jurist who
championed the advancement of Shari’ah law within Nigeria’s constitutional
framework. He was also known for promoting interfaith dialogue and advocating
peaceful relations among Nigeria’s religiously diverse population.
As President of the SCSN, Sheikh Hadiyatullah provided
leadership during periods of both societal tension and progress, earning
widespread respect for his wisdom and firm but calm approach. His educational
journey began under the tutelage of local scholars in Iwo before he pursued
further studies abroad, deepening his understanding of Islamic jurisprudence.
Sheikh Molaasan concluded his statement by praying for
Allah’s mercy on the departed scholar and for his admission into Jannatul
Firdaus, the highest level of paradise in Islam.
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