The President of the Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria (SCSN), Sheikh Abdul Rasheed Hadiyatullah, has passed away.

Sheikh Daood Imran Molaasan, the Grand Mufti of Yorubaland, said this in a statement he signed on Monday night.

He, however, did not give the details of where the late Muslim cleric died and when.

Sheik Molaasan said the late Sheik Hadiyatullah died leaving a significant void in the country’s Islamic leadership.

“He was born in Iwo, a prominent town in Osun State known for its deep Islamic heritage. Sheikh Hadiyatullah was a widely respected Islamic scholar and jurist, known for his tireless advocacy for the implementation of Shari’ah law within constitutional frameworks, interfaith dialogue, and peaceful coexistence among Nigeria’s diverse religious communities.

“He served as the President of the SCSN for several years, guiding the council through times of both societal challenge and growth.

“Sheikh Hadiyatullah received his early Islamic education under local scholars before advancing his studies abroad. He earned respect across Nigeria and beyond for his profound knowledge of Islamic jurisprudence and his calm, principled leadership style,” Molaasan said.

He also prayed Allah to forgive Sheikh Hadiyatullah and grant him Jannatul Firdaus. (Daily Trust)