‘Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi Rejected Special Maulid In His Will’

In his Will, the late Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi has rejected designating the 2nd of Muharram as a special Maulid celebration for his birth after his death.

He emphasised that he was not worthy of having his birthday celebrated the way events are held for revered figures such as the Messenger of Mercy (PBUH), Shehu Tijjani and Shehu Ibrahim Inyass.

The prominent Islamic scholar, who passed away on Thursday, reminded his followers that he was only one Muqaddam (Muoaddami) among many in the Tijjaniyyah Order. He noted that being appointed a Muqaddam by the Shehu, and serving as his assistant and son-in-law, was already an honour sufficient for him.

Sheikh Dahiru explained that if every Muqaddam’s birthday were to be commemorated with a Maulid,  “There would be no day in Nigeria without a Maulid,” considering the large number of Muqaddams across the country.

In his recorded words, he said, “I do not agree that there will be a gathering on the 2nd of Muharram, the day Shehu Dahiru was born to celebrate a Maulid. I do not agree. This should not be done for me after my life.”

He also cautioned against statements comparing months with great Islamic figures, such as saying that “Rabi’ul Awwal brought us the Prophet (PBUH), Safar brought us Shehu Tijjani (R), Rajab brought us Shehu Ibrahim (R), and Muharram brought us Shehu Dahiru. Let this never be said again. I do not want to hear it,” he warned.

The late scholar insisted, “I am nothing but a Muqaddam. If every Muqaddam is given a Maulid, how many days would remain without one? I do not approve of my name being included among those given such celebrations.”

He reinforced this instruction clearly in his will, “Even after I die, no one should say that the 2nd of Muharram is Shehu Dahiru’s Maulid. I do not agree.

Let me be like the rest of my brothers, the Muqaddams.”

He concluded by expressing gratitude for the honour of being counted among the Muqaddams of the Shehu, and noted proudly that he was the first person to initiate the Maulid celebration of Shehu Ibrahim Inyass, which takes place in the month of Rajab.