Audio By Carbonatix
The Muslim community in Ghana is in mourning following the death of one of its revered figures.
Sheikh Ahmad Kamaludeen, Deputy National Chief Imam, the second most powerful person in the Ghanaian Muslim community, passed away Saturday dawn at age 103.
The late Sheikh Ahmad Kamaludeen and Sheikh Dr Osmanu Nuhu Sharubutu
Revered by many, Sheikh Kamaludeen was an Islamic Cleric and the National Chief Imam’s childhood best friend and classmate.
The deceased has received several accolades in the West African Sub-region as he was one of the most learned Islamic teachers and Clerics.
The late Sheikh was laid to rest at the Awudome Cemetery in Accra in line with Muslim tradition.
The National Chief Imam officiated the funeral ceremony (Janazah).
Leading members and executives of the two major political parties – New Patriotic Party (NPP) and National Democratic Congress (NDC), were in attendance.
Latest Stories
-
NPP Mion Constituency Chairman resigns
39 minutes -
Gov’t yet to adopt Revised Basic School Curriculum by NaCCA – Haruna Iddrisu
49 minutes -
Publican AI boosts GRA customs revenue to GH¢6.1bn in July – Commissioner-General
59 minutes -
4 vehicles collide at Tech Junction-Top High as ambulance attempts to navigate gridlock
1 hour -
Prof Kwaku Asare Writes: Lessons from Berko’s conviction
2 hours -
Huniso opinion leaders back Gold Fields Tarkwa lease renewal, reject local takeover proposal
2 hours -
Treat military aviation safety as national security priority – Adib Saani
2 hours -
NPP Asante Mampong parliamentary aspirant Nana Yaa Siaw reportedly dies
3 hours -
Peace Council calls for stronger support for school peace education
6 hours -
NDC’s future depends on youth wing – Armah Buah
6 hours -
James Agalga won’t tolerate attacks on his integrity – Political analyst
6 hours -
COPEC calls for strategic fuel reserve to cushion Ghana against price shocks
6 hours -
Kristo Asafo Mission reaffirms Nana Kwadwo Safo Akofena I as new leader
6 hours -
Prosecuting politicians does not mean Ghana’s democracy is under attack – Duncan Amoah to NPP
6 hours -
Duncan Amoah cautions against political threats in Ghana’s democracy
6 hours