Sorrow as prominent Islamic cleric dies, details emerge

Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements

The Chief Imam of Jos Central Mosque in Plateau State, Sheikh Lawal Adam Abubakar, has passed away.

Chief Imam of Jos, Sheikh Muhammad Lawal Adam, is dead. Photo credit: Sheikh Muhammad Lawal Adam
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"Imam dies after brief illness", Son said

On Thursday, Bashir Lawal Adam, the son of the late chief imam, confirmed the death. He disclosed that his father died on Thursday afternoon at a private hospital in Jos, Plateau state capital, after a brief illness.

As reported by Daily Trust, he noted that the late Islamic cleric, who died at the age of 80, left behind three wives, 14 children and many grandchildren.

The Plateau State Publicity Secretary of Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI), Sani Mudi, described the cleric’s death as a loss to the entire Muslim community in the state.

Mudi, in a statement, said:

“The late Sheikh Adam was an erudite scholar, Islamic jurist, renowned Qur’anic scholar, and a respected leader of the Muslim community. He was appointed Deputy Chief Imam in 2009 and later Chief Imam in 2015.”

The statement further disclosed that the late Imam would be buried on Friday morning, July 12, after funeral prayers.

Prominent Young Nigerian Islamic Scholar Mufti Yaks dies

Earlier, Legit.ng reported that popular Nigerian Islamic scholar and motivational speaker, Mufti Yaks, has sadly passed away.

Mufti Menk, the Zimbabwean Islamic speaker who is the late Yaks' role model paid his last respects to the young preacher.

Legit.ng reports that the late Yaks was known for promoting peace and piety through his teachings.

Source: Legit.ng