Sheikh Muhyideen Bello Passes On @84

A popular Muslim scholar and preacher, Sheikh Alhaji Muyideen Ajani Bello passed on early hours today, Friday, 6^th December 2024. His death came as a rude shock across Muslim community in Nigeria and in diaspora. Sheikh Muhyideen’s death was reportedly confirmed by his son, Alhaji Basit Olanrewaju Katibi Bello (a.k.a Aponle Anobi) via social media. He died at 84.

The renowned preacher in his brief chronicle life history began his elementary Western education at 1.D.C Primary School, Elekuro, Ibadan. He also attended the same school for secondary education. He was a student of Mahdul Arabiy, Elekuro from 1963 to 1967, where he was fully empowered with Arabic and Islamic knowledge.

The beloved Islamic scholar from his tender age of 10 developed interest in Islamic propagation and was preaching across the nooks and crannies of Ibadan city.

He taught at various secondary schools in Oyo, Ogun and Kano States. He was also appointed Missioner of a foremost Islamic Organisation Ansar-Ud-Deen Society of Nigeria. He was also conferred as Sultan of Preachers of Yorubaland.

Alhaji Muhyideen Bello had been invited to various occasions to spread the words of Allah all over the world including in the UK, US, neighbouring African countries, among others.

Sheikh Muyideen was born in 1940 into the family of Alhaji Bello Ajani and Alhaja Ubaidat Bello of Arolu Compound, Ita Olukoyi, Ibadan, Oyo State.

Commiseration Excerpts:

“Every soul shall taste death. Sheikh Alhaji Muyideen Ajani Bello has returned to his Almighty Creator. His teachings reminded listeners of the importance of preparing for death and reflecting on the transient nature of life. May Almighty Allah forgive him his shortcomings.”

“Baba, we love you but Allah loves you most. Rest in perfect peace.”