Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi: A Giant of Islamic Scholarship Passes Away
Nigeria mourns the loss of revered Islamic scholar, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi, who has passed away at the age of 98. The leader of the Tijjaniyya Muslim Brotherhood in Nigeria, Sheikh Bauchi, died in the early hours of Thursday at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital in Bauchi.
A man of great knowledge and spiritual guidance, Sheikh Bauchi dedicated his life to Islamic teaching and scholarship. Born on June 29, 1927, in Gombe, he was widely respected for his contributions to promoting peaceful coexistence and unity in Nigeria.
President Bola Tinubu described his passing as a monumental loss to Nigeria, saying, “The passing of Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi is a monumental loss to Nigeria, a colossal tree has fallen.”
The funeral prayer is scheduled to take place on Friday, November 28, 2025, in Bauchi, in line with Islamic rites. Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Bauchi and the Muslim Ummah during this difficult time.
