Ramadan 2025: Man Slumps in Abuja Mosque, Confirmed Dead at the Hospital
- A 52-year-old man, identified as Salihu Byezhe, reportedly slumped and died during Subhi prayers at Gudaba village in Kuje Area Council, FCT
- The Nigerian man was rushed to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead due to high blood pressure
- The incident occurred on February 6, and Byezhe's remains were buried according to Islamic rites
Kuje Area Council, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria – A 52-year-old man, identified as Salihu Byezhe, reportedly slumped during Subhi prayers and died at Gudaba village in Kuje Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
According to a resident, Musa Dantani, the incident occurred on February 6 when Byezhe went to observe Subhi (early morning prayers) at the community’s mosque.
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Events leading to the tragedy
Dantani recounted that after Byezhe finished eating Sahur (morning food during Muslim fasting), he performed ablution and went to observe Subhi prayers when he slumped.
As the prayers were ongoing, Byezhe collapsed, and people quickly took him out of the mosque and rushed him to the hospital in Kuje.
Unfortunately, Byezhe passed away upon arrival at the hospital. The attending doctor confirmed the cause of death as high blood pressure.
Community response and burial
“Prayers were ongoing when he suddenly slumped and some Muslims inside the mosque quickly held him and conveyed him to the hospital.
He was still breathing on the way to the hospital, but unfortunately, he gave up on arriving at the hospital,” Dantani said.
One of Byezhe’s sons was also in the mosque at the time and accompanied them to the hospital. The remains of the deceased were buried around 10:12 am on February 6 according to Islamic rites.
High blood pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common medical condition where the force of blood against the artery walls is consistently too high.
This can lead to serious health problems, including heart disease, stroke, and kidney failure. Factors contributing to high blood pressure include genetics, poor diet, lack of physical activity, obesity, and excessive alcohol consumption.
Regular monitoring and management through lifestyle changes and medication are essential to control blood pressure and reduce the risk of complications.
Speaking with Legit.ng, AbdulSemiy Jikwoyi, an Islamic scholar in Abuja, confirmed that Muslims with underlying health conditions are not allowed to fast:
“It is important for Muslims with health conditions to refrain from fasting as Islam prioritizes the preservation of human life and health above all else. Fasting can affrct certain medical conditions, leading to serious health complications or even death. The Quran explicitly states that fasting is obligatory only for those who are physically able, and that those who are sick or weak are exempt from fasting.”
Man slumps, dies while breaking Ramadan fast
Legit.ng earlier reported that A tragic incident occurred in the Kutunku area of Gwagwalada, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), on Saturday, when a man identified as Abdulrasheed Usman reportedly slumped and died while breaking his Ramadan fast.
The event has left the community in shock and mourning. According to an eyewitness, Suleiman Bala, the deceased was with three friends at the time of the incident.
Usman and his companions were seated on a bench, eating fruits to break their fast, when he suddenly collapsed. His friends quickly rushed him to a nearby hospital on a motorcycle, but the doctor on duty confirmed that Usman had passed away.
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