Renowned Islamic scholar and preacher, Sheikh Muhydeen Ajani Bello, passed away on Friday at the age of 84.
Tribune Online reports that the cleric’s death was announced on Facebook by Ibadan-based cleric Sheikh Akewugbagold Taofeek.
According to Akewugbagold, the revered preacher returned to his Creator on Friday, and he prayed that God would be pleased with his soul.
In this article, Tribune Online highlights 10 key facts about the late Islamic scholar.
Sheikh Muhydeen Ajani Bello was born in 1940 into the family of Alhaji Bello Ajani and Alhaja Ubaidat Bello of Arolu Compound, Ita Olukoyi, Ibadan.
He completed his elementary and secondary education at I.D.C. School, Elekuro, Ibadan.
Between 1963 and 1967, he attended Mahdul Arabiy, Elekuro, where he gained proficiency in Arabic and Islamic studies.
From the age of 10, Sheikh Muhydeen Ajani Bello developed a passion for Islamic propagation and began preaching across various parts of Ibadan.
He served as the Missioner for the renowned Islamic organisation, the Ansar-Ud-Deen Society of Nigeria.
The cleric frequently delivered Islamic messages globally, including in the UK, the US, and neighbouring African countries.
In addition to his role as a scholar, he was a community leader who significantly contributed to promoting Islamic teachings and values within his community.
He was celebrated for his eloquence and fearless public speaking, often addressing topics centred on Islamic teachings.
In April 2024, Sheikh Bello was honoured with the title “Sulthonil Waa’izeen” (King of Preachers) in Yorubaland by the Supreme Council for Islamic Preachers, Southwest Nigeria.
Sheikh Muhydeen Ajani Bello passed away on Friday, December 6, 2024, at the age of 84.
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