Sheikh Abdulkadir Muhammad Kamaldeen Al-Adaby, a revered Islamic scholar based in Kwara State, has passed away. His death was confirmed on Friday, May 29, marking a significant loss for the Muslim community in Nigeria.
Details of the Passing
The cleric, known as the Khalifatul Adabiyyīn, died on Friday. The title Khalifatul Adabiyyah means "Successor of the Adabiyyīn" and is an Islamic title in Nigeria bestowed on the supreme spiritual leader and successor of the Adabiyyah school of thought. Sheikh Abdulkadir was the son of the late Sheikh Muhammad Kamaldeen Al-Adaby, founder of Azumratul Adabiyyah Al-Kamoliyyah, who died around 2005 at about 98 to 100 years old.
Reactions from Religious Stakeholders
Several religious stakeholders in Ilorin, the Kwara state capital, confirmed his passing. Abdulrahaman Yusuf said: "Yes, the news is true. Indeed, to Allah we belong, and to Him we shall return. I pray that Allah forgives him, accept his return, expand his grave, illuminate it with His mercy, and reunite him with the pious predecessors."
Ustadh Deji Abdul, a follower of the Adabiyyah school, described the late cleric as "a great Islamic scholar and spiritual leader." He added: "The late Sheikh Abdulkadir Kamal-Deen was not only a devoted son of the great Islamic reformer but also one of the trusted custodians of the noble Adabiyyah Islamic heritage. As the third Khalifah after the demise of their illustrious father, he carried the banner of Islamic propagation with wisdom, humility, knowledge and total commitment to the growth of Islam and humanity. Throughout his lifetime, he remained a symbol of peace, discipline, scholarship and spiritual leadership, dedicating himself to the service of Allah and the upliftment of the Muslim community. His teachings, guidance and fatherly role touched countless lives within and beyond Nigeria."
Abdul further noted: "His death is indeed a painful and monumental loss to the Adabiyyah family, the Islamic community, and all lovers of knowledge and righteousness. However, believers take solace in the fact that Allah gives and Allah takes at the appointed time."
Senator Saliu Mustapha Mourns
Senator Saliu Mustapha, representing Kwara Central in the National Assembly, expressed deep sorrow over the cleric's death. His statement read: "In his condolence message, Senator Mustapha described his passing as a monumental loss to the Ilorin Emirate, the Muslim Ummah, and humanity at large. The Turaki of Ilorin Emirate and lawmaker representing Kwara Central, Senator Saliu Mustapha, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of the Khalifah Adabbiyah, Sheikh Abdulquadri Muhammad Kamaldeen."
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