Actors Adebayo Salami, Yinka Quadri and Fausat Balogun, popularly known as Madam Saje, are mourning renowned Islamic scholar Sheikh Muyideen Bello, who passed away on Friday at 83.
The actors paid tribute to the late cleric on their Instagram pages, sharing messages alongside his picture.
Adebayo Salami wrote, “Sheikh MUHYDEEN Ajani Bello lived an accomplished life in the service of Allah and humanity. May Allah accept his return.”
Yinka Quadri, reflecting on the scholar’s impact posted, “A great light has dimmed today. Sheikh Muhyideen Ajani Bello dedicated his life to the ummah, never shying away from speaking the truth. May Allah forgive his sins and grant him the highest place in Aljannah Firdaus. Ameen.”
Madam Saje shared an emotional tribute in Yoruba and Arabic, writing, “INA LI LAHI WA INA ILAEHI RAJIUN. Baba Ajani Oniwaasi Agbaye is gone. Allahu Akbar! My lovely daddy 😭😭😭😭😭😭.”
Sheikh Taofeeq Akewugbagold, a fellow preacher, broke the news of Bello’s death in a Facebook post.
“Today is one of my saddest days! My father and mentor has returned to his Creator. Sultanul Wahizeen of Yorubaland Sheikh Muhyideen Ajani Bello, may Allah be pleased with your soul. Aljannah Firdaus for you,” he wrote.
Born in 1940, Sheikh Bello began preaching at the age of 10.
He received his education at I.D.C. Primary School and Mahdul Arabiy, Elekuro, excelling in Arabic and Islamic studies.
Over the decades, he gained recognition as a sought-after preacher, delivering sermons across Nigeria, the UK, the US, and other African countries.
Sheikh Bello died at his residence in Ibadan.
