The Northern Elders Forum, NEF, has expressed sorrow over the passing of renowned Islamic scholar and spiritual icon, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi, who died at the age of 98.
His death has plunged the global Muslim community into mourning, with tributes pouring in for a man widely regarded as one of the most influential religious figures of his generation.
In a statement by spokesperson, Professor Abubakar Jika Jiddere, NEF described Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi as “a guiding light, a father to the Ummah, a refuge for the troubled, and a voice of truth,” noting that his compassion and wisdom touched countless lives.
According to the Forum, his passing is not just the loss of a revered scholar but “the fading of a rare, radiant star whose brilliance shaped generations.”
Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi was celebrated for decades as one of the strongest pillars of faith, humility, and modesty in the Muslim world.
His teachings, prayers, and leadership are said to have provided comfort to families, direction to communities, and inspiration to leaders across the continent.
“His unwavering dedication to peace, justice, and unity earned him admiration far beyond Nigeria’s borders,” the statement said.
“The intellectual and spiritual world of Islam stands quieter, dimmer, and deeply wounded. The Northern Elders Forum extends its sincerest condolences to his bereaved family, to His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to the Government and people of Bauchi State, to the entire Muslim Ummah, and to every Nigerian whose life has been touched by his teachings.”
The Forum extended heartfelt condolences to his immediate family, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Government and people of Bauchi State, the entire Muslim Ummah, and every Nigerian influenced by his teachings.
He added, “We mourn not only a leader but a father, a bridge-builder, and a symbol of hope. In this moment of profound national grief, the Convener and Chairman, Board of Trustees of the Northern Elders Forum, Prof. Ango Abdullahi CON, together with the Chairman, Management Board, Air Marshal Al-Amin Daggash, CFR, rtd, also extend their deepest and most heartfelt condolences.”
In a further expression of grief, the Convener and Chairman of NEF’s Board of Trustees, Prof. Ango Abdullahi CON, along with the Chairman of the Management Board, Air Marshal Al-Amin Daggash CFR (rtd), also conveyed their condolences.
They described Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi’s death as “a loss of immeasurable magnitude” whose impact reaches far beyond his immediate followers.
The NEF leadership asked Almighty Allah to grant the family strength, envelop the Ummah in mercy and patience, and give the nation resilience to bear the loss of “a father, a teacher, and a luminous spiritual presence whose absence will be felt for generations.”
The Forum praised Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi’s lifelong commitment to strengthening the bonds of humanity, fostering interfaith harmony, promoting peaceful coexistence, and championing compassion.
He calmed tensions, his presence united communities, and his legacy will remain a powerful testament to sincerity and faith.
They pray for Allah’s mercy upon him, asking that his grave be expanded and that he be granted the highest place in Jannatul Firdausi among the righteous and truthful.
He said that has lost a treasure; the Muslim Ummah has lost a pillar; and humanity has lost a guiding light.