Sheikh Yusuf Ali (1950 – 5 November 2023) was a Nigerian Kano Islamic cleric.[1] He was a member of the Islamic Sufi group known as the Tijaniyyah in Nigeria.
Sheikh Yusuf Ali Kano | |
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 Sheikh Yusuf Ali | |
| Born | 1950 |
| Died | (aged 73) Tudun Maliki, Kano State, Nigeria |
| Movement | Sufism |
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Ali was also an Upper Shari'a Court judge, and director of the court in 1974.[2]
Early life
editAli was born in Juma Maƙera in Gaya Town, Kano, Northern Region,[3] Nigeria. He was born in the year 1950.
Death
editAli died on 5 November 2023, at the age of 73.[4] He was buried at his house in Tudun maliki Quarters Kano.[5][3]
References
edit- ^ "Condolences as Sheikh Yusuf Ali buried in Kano - Daily Trust". dailytrust.com. Retrieved 7 November 2023.
- ^ Katsinaoffice (12 July 2023). "TARIHINA A TAKAICE: SHEIKH DR YUSUF ALI (Sarkin Malaman Gaya)". Retrieved 7 November 2023.
- ^ a b Ibrahim, Salim Umar (6 November 2023). "Nigeria: Popular Kano Islamic Scholar, Sheik Yusuf Ali, Dies At 73". Daily Trust. Retrieved 7 November 2023.
- ^ Usman, Mustapha (5 November 2023). "BREAKING: Renowned Islamic scholar, Sheikh Yusuf Ali, dies". Daily Nigerian. Retrieved 7 November 2023.
- ^ Odili, Esther (6 November 2023). "Kano: Renowned Islamic scholar, Sheikh Yusuf Ali, dies at 73". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved 7 November 2023.