Gov Bala Mourns Renowned Bauchi Islamic ScholarBY KHALID IDRIS DOYA, Bauchi Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has mourned the passing of one of the state’s most respected Islamic scholars, Sheikh Ibrahim Idris Imam, who passed away on Wednesday after a brief illness in Egypt.
Sheikh Idris, the Chief Imam of Gwallaga Jumma’at Mosque in Bauchi, was buried on Thursday according to Islamic rites. The state Governor, Bala Mohammed, acknowledged the late Idris’s invaluable contributions to the advancement of Islam and selfless dedication to the betterment of society, saying that his contributions will be remembered for generations.
While offering his heartfelt condolences to the family of the late Chief Imam, his students, and the Muslim Ummah, Governor Mohammed commended the late scholar’s unwavering commitment to propagating Islamic teachings, peace, and unity. In his condolence message issued by his media aide, Mukhtar Mohammed Gidado, Bala said, “Through his exemplary life, he enriched our community with his wisdom, compassion, and commitment to the values that Islam stands for.”
Governor Bala further highlighted that the late scholar was a beacon of religious knowledge and an advocate for social justice and peace: “His teachings inspired countless individuals and served as a guiding light for both young and old across Bauchi State and beyond.”
Governor Bala described the late Ibrahim Idris as a modest, humble, and God-fearing individual whose legacy will continue to inspire all those who seek knowledge and understanding in the path of Islam. “Today, we mourn the loss of a revered Islamic cleric, a devout scholar, and a leader in Islamic Jurisprudence, who dedicated his life to the service of Islam and humanity,” the Governor said.
Governor Bala Mohammed prayed that Allah (SWT) would grant him Al-Jannah Firdaus and give his family, students, leadership, members of Jamaatul Izalatul Bid’a Wa’ikamatus Sunnah, and the entire Muslim community the strength to bear this significant loss.
He further called upon all to honour his memory by upholding the principles he taught and living lives of piety, humility, and service to others. “May his gentle soul rest in eternal peace. Ameen,” the statement concluded.
