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A popular Islamic cleric is dead.
EKO HOT BLOG reports that popular Islamic cleric, Sheikh Abdul Azeez Muhammad Raji Bello Temitope Opeyemi, well known as Al-Falaky, has been confirmed dead.
It was gathered that Sheikh Al-Falaky was pronounced dead on Wednesday evening at his hometown in Iganna, Oyo State.
The popular cleric is widely believed to be over 104 years of age.
Al-Falaky’s death was confirmed by one of his followers, Rafiu Olasunkanmi, saying, “We accept his exit in good fate, because ‘Baba’ really tried. He was over 140 years of age. It’s not easy.”
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A prominent spiritual leader based in Iganna town in Iwajowa Local Government Area of Oyo State, Al-Falaky was a staunch follower of late Sheikh Ibrahim Niass, a prominent Islamic scholar from Senegal, who has large followers in Nigeria.
The annual Maolud Nabiy programme (Prophet Muhammad’s post-humous birthday) of Al-Falaky, has been scheduled to hold on November 10, 2021, with him as chief host.
However, he has been buried according to Islamic rites.
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