Gov. AbdulRazaq Mourns Ilorin Chief Imam, Describes Death as Great Loss
Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has expressed sadness over the death of the Chief Imam of Ilorin, Sheikh Muhammad Bashir Imam Solih (OON), describing his passing as a great loss to the Ilorin Emirate and the Muslim Ummah.
The Chief Imam died on Monday morning in Abuja at the age of 75.
In a condolence message issued on Monday, Governor AbdulRazaq said the late cleric represented one of the finest generations of Islamic scholarship in the history of Ilorin, noting that his death was shocking and deeply saddening.
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The governor said Sheikh Muhammad Bashir was known for his profound knowledge of Islam, patience, humility and exemplary character, which endeared him to people within and outside Kwara State.
“He will be greatly missed for his uniquely outstanding scholarship, his patience and good nature, as well as his fine qualities as the leading Imam in our state,” AbdulRazaq said.
He extended his condolences to the Emir of Ilorin, Dr. Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari (OFR), the entire Ilorin Emirate, the Kwara State Council of Ulamah and the immediate family of the deceased.
Governor AbdulRazaq prayed Allah to forgive the shortcomings of the late Chief Imam, accept him as a dutiful servant, ease his account and grant him Al-Jannah Firdaus.
He also prayed Allah to grant the family, the Ilorin Emirate and the Muslim community the strength to bear the loss.
