Prominent Islamic Cleric, Sheikh Muyideen Bello Buried in Ibadan, Video Emerges

• The remains of the late famous Islamic preacher, Sheikh Muyideen Ajani Bello were on Friday laid to rest in his Akobo, Ibadan home in Oyo state
• Sheikh Bello was buried after the Muslim afternoon prayer (Asr) on Friday, December 6 according to Islamic rites
• Legit.ng earlier reported the passing of Sheikh Bello on Friday, December 6, 2024, at the age of 84

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Ibadan, Oyo state - The remains of renowned Islamic scholar, Sheikh Muyideen Ajani Bello, have been laid to rest.

Bello was buried after the Muslim afternoon prayer (Asr) on Friday, December 6 — per Islamic funeral rites.

Legit.ng had reported how Bello died on Friday morning, December 6, 2024, aged 84.

He has now been buried at his Akobo residence in Ibadan, Oyo state capital, with a large crowd of mourners attending his burial.

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Earlier, a complete recitation of the Holy Qur'an was performed as a prayer for the deceased after the Jumu’ah prayer at the Central Mosque within his residence.

The recitation was attended by clerics, family members, and sympathisers.

Sheikh Bello was born in 1940 and was one of the spiritual leaders of the Ansarudeen Society of Nigeria. His dedication and intellect soon earned him admiration, with teachers and fellow pupils viewing him as a prodigy in Islamic scholarship.

Reflecting on the importance of education for Muslims, Bello once addressed concerns about the reluctance of some clerics towards formal education.

Bello’s life and teachings left an indelible mark on the Muslim community, inspiring countless followers.

Watch the video of Muyideen Bello's burial here.

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Atiku mourns Muyideen Bello

Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 election, mourned Sheikh Bello's demise.

Atiku said he received the news of Bello’s demise with “a heavy heart”, adding that the late cleric “touched countless lives across Nigeria and beyond”.

Source: Legit.ng