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Ilorin Chief Imam, Sheikh Muhammad Bashir Saliu, passes away at 75
The Chief Imam of Ilorin, Sheikh Muhammad Bashir Saliu, is dead. He passed away at the age of 75.
The death of the respected Islamic cleric was confirmed on Monday by a reliable source at the Emir’s palace in Ilorin.
Sheikh Muhammad Bashir Saliu was born in Ilorin, Kwara State, and devoted his entire life to Islamic scholarship and service to the Ilorin Emirate.
He spent many years learning and teaching Islamic knowledge, while also providing spiritual guidance to the Muslim community.
Through dedication, humility and deep religious knowledge, he rose to become one of the most influential Islamic leaders in Kwara State, earning respect within and outside the Ilorin Emirate.
He was appointed the 12th Chief Imam of the Ilorin Emirate in 1983, a position he held for over four decades.
Throughout his long tenure, the late Chief Imam was widely respected for his deep knowledge of Islamic teachings, firm leadership in religious affairs, and consistent advocacy for peace, unity, and religious tolerance among Muslims and the wider community.
Further details regarding his burial arrangements are expected to be announced by the Ilorin Emirate Council.
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