From Abbas Tijjani Madabo, Kano

Islamic scholar and member of the Kano Emirate Council, Sheikh Kabiru Ibrahim Babban Malami Madabo, has passed away.

According to Sheikh Abubakar Kabiru Madabo, his son, the cleric passed away Thursday evening at his residence at Madabo Quarters, Kano, after a brief illness.

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Aged 85, Sheikh Kabiru is survived by three wives, 26 children, several grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Before his death, the Sheikh was a permanent member of Kano emirate council.

His main function was serving as an adviser to the Emir and the Emirate on Islamic Jurisprudence known as fiqh as well as application of Islamic law in daily life dealing with matters related to Islamic worship, moral, and social legislation based on the teachings of the Holy Quran and Hadith of Prophet Muhammad ( SAW).

His funeral prayer is scheduled to be conducted at Emir Palace Kofar Kudu, Kano, by 10:00 am.