Muhydeen Ajani Bello: 4 Key Facts to Know about Popular Islamic Preacher Who Died at 84
- Nigerian Islamic cleric Sheikh Alhaji Muyideen Ajani Bello reportedly died at 84 in the early hours of Friday, December 6
- Sheikh Muyideen Bello's death was confirmed by another Islamic preacher, Alh Basit Olanrewaju Katibi Bello Aponle Anobi
- However, four key facts about the late Alhaji Muyideen Bello have been compiled
Sheikh Alhaji Muyideen Ajani Bello, a popular Islamic scholar and preacher, reportedly died in the early hours of Friday, December 6, 2024.
Alh Basit Olanrewaju Katibi Bello Aponle Anobi, another Islamic preacher on Facebook, confirmed his death.
Source: Twitter
Legit.ng has highlighted some of the things you should know about the late cleric, who has since been buried the Islamic way.
When was Sheikh Muyideen born?
Sheikh Muyideen Ajani Bello was born in 1940 to Alhaji Bello Ajani and Alhaja Ubaidat Bello in Arolu Compound, Ita Olukoyi, Ibadan. His early education began at I.D.C Primary School, Elekuro, Ibadan, where he completed elementary and secondary education. He furthered his studies at Mahdul Arabiy, Elekuro, from 1963 to 1967, acquiring Arabic and Islamic knowledge.
Early interest in Islamic propagation
Sheikh Muyideen's passion for Islamic propagation started when he was just 10 years old, leading him to preach throughout Ibadan. His teaching career spanned multiple secondary schools in Oyo, Ogun, and Kano states.
He earned immense respect from colleagues, students, and the broader community for his wisdom and compassion.
What appointment did Sheikh Muyideen get?
He was appointed Missioner of the Ansar-Ud-Deen Society of Nigeria, a prominent Islamic organization.
Sheikh Muyideen received invitations to spread Islam worldwide, including in the UK, the US, and neighbouring African countries.
Sheikh Muyideen's legacy
Sheikh Muyideen Ajani Bello's life was marked by dedication to Islamic scholarship and community service, leaving a lasting impact on the Islamic world.
He was known for his impassioned sermons and ability to convey complex Islamic concepts in an engaging manner.
Sheikh Gumi speaks on new terrorist group
Legit.ng earlier reported that President Bola Tinubu-led federal government has been urged to establish a special paramilitary to tackle the new terrorist group, Lakurawa sect, in the North.
Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, a prominent Islamic scholar, stated this while discussing the sect's recent expansion in the northern region.
The cleric maintained that the group's ideology was yet to be known, adding that their recent attack was similar to other religious sects in the Sahel region.
Proofreading by Nkem Ikeke, journalist and copy editor at Legit.ng.
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