Controversial Islamic Scholar, Sheikh Gumi Loses Mother

The mother of a controversial Islamic scholar, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has died on Sunday.

Naija News reports that Gumi took to his Facebook handle to announce the passing of his mother today around 5:30 pm.

It was learnt that preparations are already ongoing to bury the late mother of the scholar according to Islamic rights at Unguwar Sarki Muslim cemetery.

The Sheikh, in his statement, appealed for the faithful to pray for forgiveness and mercy for his late mother.

The Kaduna State cleric in a statement on his verified Facebook handle said, “Inna lillahi WA inna ilaihi rajiun.Today at 5.30 pm, with a sad heart, I announce the death of my dear mother.

”Please seek for Her Allah’s forgiveness and mercy.

“Her last words today me two weeks ago: lnsha Allah, Allah will put her and her children and grandchildren together in Jannah.

” These words were very comforting to me.Rahmatul lahi alaiha. Ami.”