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The Digest:

President Bola Tinubu has expressed profound sadness at the passing of renowned Islamic scholar Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi, who died at 101. The cleric, a leading voice of the Tijjaniyya Muslim Brotherhood, was remembered as a moral compass and advocate of peace whose legacy spans generations.

Key Points:
  • Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi passed away at age 101 on Thursday.
  • President Tinubu described him as a "moral compass" and "voice of moderation."
  • The scholar was a noted exegete of the Holy Quran and an advocate of peaceful coexistence.
  • He provided spiritual support to Tinubu during the 2023 presidential election campaign.
  • The President urged followers to immortalize his teachings of piety and kindness.
  • Sheikh Bauchi was the leader of the Tijjaniyya Muslim Brotherhood in Nigeria.
  • His death is considered a monumental loss to the nation and the Muslim community.
In the quiet passing of a century-old voice of faith, the nation is reminded that the most enduring legacies are built not on power, but on piety and peace.

Sources: Daily Trust, Vanguard