A renowned Islamic scholar, Sheikh Fadhlu Dan-Almajiri, has died in Kano after a protracted illness.

WuzupNigeria gathered that Dan-Almajiri was 66 years old.

The cleric was said to have died don Monday

The deceased’s son, Malam Muntaka Dan-Almajiri confirmed the death in Kano on Tuesday night.

Before his death, the deceased was Chairman, Kano State Friday Mosques Imams’ Forum.

He was survived by four wives, many children and grandchildren and he has since been buried in accordance with Islamic rites.

Meanwhile, Governor Abdullahi Ganduje in a condolence message described the late Sheikh Fadhlu as a very peaceful scholar, whose worldview was how to promote peace and tranquillity amongst the human race.

In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Abba Anwar, Ganduje was quoted as saying the state has lost a great Icon whose indelible marks will remain with it forever.

“Governor Abdullahi Ganduje wishes to condole with the family, Kano Imams’ Forum, Tijjaniyya, Kano people over the death of Sheikh Fadhlu Dan-Almajiri, the Chairman of Kano State Friday Mosques Imams’ Forum.

“Sheikh Fadhlu Dan-Almajiri was a complete gentleman, whose leadership sterling qualities as a teacher and a leader proved how refined was the training he got from home.”

“During his lifetime, Sheikh Dan-Almajiri was a very peaceful scholar, whose worldview was how to promote peace and tranquillity amongst the human race.

“His understanding of Islam was peace, peace and peace. That helped much in galvanising his students to be what they are,” Ganduje said.

The governor prayed to God to grant the deceased Aljannah Firdaus (Highest Paradise) and the family and all those attached to the great Sheikh, the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.