The Chief Imam of Abuja National Mosque, Ustaz Musa Muhammed, is dead, the News Agency of Nigeria has reported. He was aged 68.
The Secretary-General, Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, announced the passing on of the Imam in a statement in Ibadan on Saturday.
The statement said Musa Muhammad died during a brief illness at Abuja National Hospital.
It added that there would be prayers for him today at the National Mosque, Abuja by 10 a.m.
“On behalf of the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Saád Abubakar III, Oloyede condoled with the Muslim community on the death of Musa Muhammed,” the statement indicated.
The statement further noted that the deceased was a kind-hearted and generous scholar, who combined humility and knowledge with philanthropy. Muhammed was born on April 11, 1947 and hailed from Jos North in Plateau State. He is survived by four wives and 14 children. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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Innalillahi wainna ilaei rojiun. May Allah forgives his sins
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