Community Mourns Sheikh Abdul Rasheed Hadiyatullah: Adeleke's Response Revealed
Sheikh Abdul Rasheed Hadiyatullah, a revered Islamic scholar and leader, has left an indelible mark on Nigeria's Islamic community, and his demise has prompted heartfelt condolences from Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke.
According to reports on our website, Adeleke, in a statement issued on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, through his Spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, expressed his deepest sympathies to Sheikh Hadiyatullah's family, eulogizing him as a respected Islamic scholar and jurist whose influence will permeate future generations.
Governor Adeleke beseeched the community to find solace in the remarkable impact Sheikh Hadiyatullah left and encouraged his followers to remember his core teachings—justice, tolerance, and unity. "It is with a heavy heart that I commiserate with the Muslim community in Iwo over the passing of Sheikh Abdul Rasheed Hadiyatullah," Adeleke said in his condolence message. "He was a beacon of Islamic scholarship."
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Sheikh Hadiyatullah's Legacy
Born in Iwo, Osun State—a town renowned for its deep Islamic heritage—Sheikh Hadiyatullah dedicated his life to the service of Islam. Apart from serving as the President of the Supreme Council for Shariah in Nigeria, he also held the position of director at the Sheikh Ibn Baz Shariah College of Nigeria.
His commitment to Islamic education and adherence to Shariah law within the constitutional framework earned him widespread respect within the Nigerian Islamic community. His influence will undoubtedly continue to shape the religious and moral landscape of the community in the years to come.
May his soul rest in eternal peace.
- Recognizing the impact of Sheikh Abdul Rasheed Hadiyatullah on Nigeria's Islamic community, the People's Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State issued a statement expressing their sympathies.
- Despite the unfortunate event, some reps within the All Progressives Congress (APC) saw an opportunity to politicize Sheikh Hadiyatullah's passing, but Governor Adeleke, remaining steadfast, refused to defect from his current party.
- Sheikh Hadiyatullah's life was dedicated to the service of Islam; in addition to serving as the President of the Supreme Council for Shariah in Nigeria, he also held the position of director at the Sheikh Ibn Baz Shariah College of Nigeria.
- In 2025, as news of Sheikh Hadiyatullah's passing struck the nation, Nigerians' collective heart went out to the bereaved family and his followers.
- The general news headlines echoed concerns about the void left by Sheikh Hadiyatullah's demise, emphasizing his legacy as a respected Islamic scholar and jurist, Whose impact on Islamic education and the enforcement of Shariah law within the constitutional framework will continue to shape Nigeria's future.
- In the years to come, as the community grapples with his departure, they will find solace in Sheikh Hadiyatullah's teachings of justice, tolerance, and unity, as they work to uphold his cherished legacy.
