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The Muslim community in the country is mourning again as it has lost one of its influential personalities.The Acting Deputy National Chief Imam, Ishaka Abubakar, has passed on Saturday dawn, the Office of the National Chief Imam has said.The late Imam succeeded his elder brother Sheikh Ahmad Kamaludeen who died aged 103 in September this year.Sheikh Ishak rose to prominence by his sterling teaching and leadership qualities.
He is reported to have trained over 5000 Muslim youths on how to read and recite the Holy Quran.
In line with Islamic traditions, he will be buried after the Zuhr [afternoon prayers], ONCI has said.
He is reported to have trained over 5000 Muslim youths on how to read and recite the Holy Quran.
In line with Islamic traditions, he will be buried after the Zuhr [afternoon prayers], ONCI has said.DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
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