Nigerian Islamic Community Mourns as Revered Scholar Passes
The Nigerian Muslim community is in mourning following the confirmation of the death of prominent Islamic scholar Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi at the age of 99. The news of his passing emerged on Thursday, November 27, 2025, with multiple sources close to the family verifying the development.
Official Confirmations of the Loss
Bashir Ahmad, who previously served as an aide to former President Muhammadu Buhari, was among the first to publicly acknowledge the scholar's passing. Through a heartfelt message on the social media platform X, Ahmad expressed the community's collective grief while submitting to divine will.
He wrote: "It is with a heavy heart and complete submission to the will of Allah (SAW) that we receive the news of the passing of our revered leader, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi, one of the leaders of the Tijjaniyya order in Nigeria."
Ahmad concluded his tribute with a prayer for the departed soul, asking for forgiveness of shortcomings and the granting of Jannatul Firdaus.
Family Verification and Reflections
The scholar's son, Sayyadi Ali Dahiru Usman Bauchi, provided additional confirmation during an interview with Daily Trust. Speaking from Madinah, he acknowledged his father's return to his creator with philosophical acceptance.
"It is confirmed. Sheikh has returned to his creator. We are all from Allah and to Him we shall all return," the son stated. He further reflected on his father's long and impactful life, noting that "Sheikh's life was well spent" and expressing gratitude to Almighty Allah for sparing the scholar's life until this time.
At the time of initial reporting, specific arrangements regarding the burial location remained uncertain. Sayyadi Ali indicated he couldn't confirm whether the final rites would take place in Abuja or Bauchi, as he was still in Madinah when the news broke.
Legacy of a Spiritual Leader
Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi was widely recognized as one of the leading figures within the Tijjaniyya Sufi order in Nigeria. His nearly century-long life spanned multiple generations of Islamic scholarship and spiritual guidance.
As of Thursday morning, neither the family nor the Bauchi State Government had released an official statement regarding the passing. However, the widespread circulation of the news and multiple confirmations from close associates leave little doubt about the validity of the reports.
The Islamic community across Nigeria and beyond anticipates further details about funeral arrangements and commemorative activities honoring the late scholar's substantial contributions to religious life and education.
