By Segun Adewale, Bauchi
A renowned Islamic Cleric, Sheikh Usman Dahiru Bauchi has passed on at the age 101 reports thegazellenews.com.
He passed on in the early morning of Thursday, 27 November, 2025.
Sheikh Bauchi, a highly respected scholar known for his profound understanding of the Quran and Islamic jurisprudence. He has dedicated his life to teaching both the theoretical and practical aspects of Islam, emphasising piety, knowledge, and a disciplined approach to faith.
In his condolence message on Thursday, 27 November, 2025, Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Abdukadir Mohammed expressed deep sorrow over the death of one of Nigeria’s most respected Islamic scholars, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi
He described the Cleric as a “towering figure in Islamic scholarship, a man of deep faith, humility, and wisdom.
In a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mukhtar Gidado, Governor Mohammed described the late Sheikh Bauchi as a towering figure in Islamic scholarship.
Governor Bala Mohammed said the renowned cleric ‘s life was defined by faith, humility, and unwavering dedication to the service of God and humanity.
“Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi was a revered teacher and spiritual guide whose influence transcended borders. His lifelong commitment to the propagation of Islam,” the Governor stated.
According to him, “His teaching of the Holy Qur’an, and the moral upliftment of society produced thousands of students who memorized the Qur’an and spread Islamic knowledge across Africa”
The Governor stated that rhe late scholar, celebrated for his immense contributions to Islamic jurisprudence, theology, and history, was also praised as a custodian of religious knowledge and an advocate for peace, tolerance, and unity among diverse communities.
Governors’ Mohammed, speaking on behalf of his family, the Bauchi State Government, and the people of the state, conveyed heartfelt condolences to the family of the deceased, his followers, students, and the entire Muslim community.
“As we mourn this monumental loss, we take solace in the fact that Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi lived a life dedicated to Allah and to the enlightenment of generations. His legacy will continue to guide future scholars and believers,” he added.
The Bauchi State Government pledged to honour the memory of the late scholar by supporting Islamic education, moral discipline, and community development—values the Sheikh championed throughout his lifetime.
Governor Mohammed prayed for Allah’s forgiveness and mercy upon the departed, asking that the Almighty grant him Aljannatul Firdaus while giving the family and Muslim community the strength to bear the loss.
Sheikh Bauchi’s contributions to Islamic scholarship and education have been widely celebrated.
He began his Islamic education under the tutelage of his father, Alhaji Usman where he memorised the Holy Qur’an at the age of 19, and continued his studies under numerous Islamic scholars both within and outside Nigeria, with Sheikh Ibrāhīm Inyass being his most influential teacher.
Sheikh’s profound knowledge led to his recognition as a professor of Qur-ānic memorisation and education. He has been honoured as one of the world’s translators of the Holy Qur’an.
Sheikh Bauchi commenced his translation in Bauchi State in 1948, dedicating 77 years to translating the Holy Qur-ān.
His teaching broadcasts began on Bauchi Radio Corporation in 1976, and later on Radio Nigeria Kaduna in 1980. However, numerous radio stations across northern Nigeria air his teachings, especially during Ramadan and beyond.
Sheikh Bauchi was blessed with a large family comprising 100 children, 406 grandchildren, and 100 great-grandchildren, Sheikh Bauchi’s legacy of Qur-ān memorisation continues. Remarkably, 78 of his children, over 199 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren are also teachers of the Holy Book, balancing both Islamic and western education.
