The President of the Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria (SCSN), Sheikh Abdul Rasheed Hadiyatullah, is dead.
The Grand Mufti of Yorubaland, Sheikh Daood Imran Molaasan announced the death of the cleric on Monday night.
The Islamic scholar who is the Director of Sheikh Ibn Baz Shariah College, would be buried in his hometown, Iwo, Osun State, according to Islamic rites.
He, however, did not give the details of where the late Muslim cleric died and when.
Sheik Molaasan said the late Sheikh Hadiyatullah died leaving a significant void in the country’s Islamic leadership.
“He was born in Iwo, a prominent town in Osun State known for its deep Islamic heritage. Sheikh Hadiyatullah was a widely respected Islamic scholar and jurist, known for his tireless advocacy for the implementation of Shari’ah law within constitutional frameworks, interfaith dialogue, and peaceful coexistence among Nigeria’s diverse religious communities.
“He served as the President of the SCSN for several years, guiding the council through times of both societal challenge and growth.
“Sheikh Hadiyatullah received his early Islamic education under local scholars before advancing his studies abroad. He earned respect across Nigeria and beyond for his profound knowledge of Islamic jurisprudence and his calm, principled leadership style,” Molaasan said.
He also prayed to Allah to forgive Sheikh Hadiyatullah and grant him Jannatul Firdaus.
