BREAKING: Popular Islamic Cleric Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi Dies at 98

Renowned Islamic scholar and revered cleric, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi is dead.

He was 98.

The highly respected Dariqa scholar, born on June 29, 1927, died on Thursday, November 27, 2025.

Confirming his passing, a close associate, Daha Azhary Bauchi, announced, “Innaa lillahi wa innaa ilaihi raji’un… Maulana Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi has passed away (Wafaty).

“May Allah bless us with his blessings.”

Another close disciple, Abubakar Ibrahim Wunti, also confirmed the scholar’s death on Thursday morning.

Sheikh Dahiru was widely regarded as one of the most influential Islamic figures in Nigeria and beyond.

He spent his life promoting Islamic teachings, advancing Quranic education, and mentoring students in the memorisation and recitation of the Holy Qur’an.

For decades, he led thousands of disciples and made remarkable contributions to Islamic scholarship and spiritual development.

Source: The Nation