Sultan of Sokoto mourns demise of Ilorin Chief Imam
By BASHIR ADEFAKA
“His loyalty to the principles of Islam, wisdom in guiding the faithful, and profound knowledge of Islamic scholarship earned him great respect and we were living witness to that.”
The Sultan of Sokoto and President General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), His Eminence Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, CFR, mni, HFNIM, has received the news of the demise of Shaykh (Dr.) Muhammad Bashir Imam Solih, OON, Chief Imam of Ilorin.
Reacting to the sorrowful development, Sultan Sa’ad Abubakar, who described the late Shaykh as a great scholar who dedicated his life to the Service Allah through Islam, humanity and, by extension, the Muslim Ummah, expressed his condolences to the Emir of Ilorin, the Kwara State Government and the immediate family of the late Islamic cleric.
“His loyalty to the principles of Islam, wisdom in guiding the faithful, and profound knowledge of Islamic scholarship earned him great respect and we were living witness to that.
“His efforts in promoting peaceful coexistence, unity, and harmony among Muslims and non-Muslims were excellent as he evidently explored his leadership and guidance to inspire countless individuals towards righteousness and moral uprightness.
“Shaykh Bashir Solih’s profound understanding of the Qur’an, Hadith, and Islamic jurisprudence, no doubt, enriched Islamic literature through scholarship and writings and he was a beacon of hope, guiding the Ilorin Emirate and the Muslim Ummah towards a brighter future, with tireless efforts which earned him the respect and admiration of the Ilorin community and humanity at large.
“May the Almighty Allah forgive his shortcomings, bless and admit his gentle soul to Al-Jannah Firdaos, Amiin.”, the Sultan prayed.
Signed:
Media Team of Sultan of Sokoto.
Tuesday January 20, 2026.
