The Federation of Muslim Women’s Associations in Nigeria (FOMWAN) has expressed deep condolences to the Emir of Ilorin, His Royal Highness, Alhaji (Dr.) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, CFR, the Ilorin Emirate Council, and the Muslim Ummah over the death of the Chief Imam of Ilorin, Sheikh Muhammad Bashir Saliu, OON.
In a condolence statement issued by FOMWAN Amirah, Hajia Biliqis Modupe Oladimeji, described the late Chief Imam as a revered spiritual leader whose life was defined by unwavering devotion to Islam, moral uprightness, and a lifelong commitment to peace and communal harmony.
The Association noted that Sheikh Saliu served not only as a foremost religious authority but also as a stabilising force within the Ilorin Emirate, offering wise counsel that promoted unity, tolerance, and mutual respect across communities.
FOMWAN further acknowledged the significant contributions of the late cleric to the spiritual and social development of Ilorin and its environs, particularly his role in nurturing generations through sound religious teachings, humility, and a deep sense of responsibility to Allah and humanity.
Describing his death as a monumental loss to the Ilorin Emirate, Kwara State, and the wider Nigerian Muslim community, the Association said his legacy of service, wisdom, and spiritual leadership would continue to endure.
FOMWAN prayed that Almighty Allah (SWT) grants the late Chief Imam Al-Jannah Firdaus, forgives his shortcomings, and accepts his good deeds as acts of worship.
The Association also prayed for Allah’s comfort and strength for the Emir of Ilorin, the Ilorin Emirate Council, the bereaved family, and the entire Muslim Ummah, urging them to take solace in the enduring legacy left behind by the late Islamic scholar.
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