Biodun Esan, Ilorin
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State has described the death of the Chief Imam of Ilorin, Sheikh Muhammad Bashir Solih, as unfortunate.
The Governor, in a condolence message on the death of the Chief Imam on Monday, said that he was saddened by the unfortunate death of the Sheikh.
“The Chief Imam died on Monday morning in Abuja as Allaah has unquestionably decreed for his servants. He was 75 years old.
“Sheikh Muhammad Bashir represented the finest breed of Muslim scholarship in the history of Ilorin, and his passing — shocking, depressing, and saddening as it is- again reminds us that even great men die.
“He will be missed for his uniquely outstanding scholarship, his patience and good nature, and his fine qualities as the leading Imam in our state.
“I extend my deepest condolences to the Mai Martaba Emir of Ilorin, Dr Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, OFR, the entire Ilorin Emirate, the Kwara State Council of Ulamah, and the immediate family of the Chief Imam.
“I ask Allaah to accept Imam Muhammad Bashir as His dutiful servant, forgive his imperfections, ease his accounts, elevate his rank in Al-jannah Firdaus, and uphold his family and the community upon goodness. Aamin,” AbdulRazaq added.
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