The members of the Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria (SCSN), Kaduna State Chapter, have expressed deep sorrow over the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari.
They described the former President as a principled leader whose life was defined by discipline, integrity, and a steadfast commitment to both national and moral renewal.
In a condolence message signed by AbdurRahman Hassan, Secretary of the SCSN, the council extended heartfelt sympathies to Buhari’s family, the Federal Government, and the people of Katsina State over what it called an “irrefutable loss.”
The council recalled that a notable hallmark of Buhari’s legacy was his courageous support for the reimplementation of Shari’ah law in Northern Nigeria during the tenure of President Olusegun Obasanjo, at a time when the move sparked intense national debates and stiff resistance.
It stated that Buhari stood firm by providing both constitutional and moral backing, ensuring that states in the North could exercise their right to adopt Shari’ah law based on the wishes of their people. According to the council, this helped restore confidence among Islamic scholars and laid the foundation for the establishment of the Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria.
Beyond religious matters, the SCSN highlighted Buhari’s decades-long war against corruption and public indiscipline, pointing to his War Against Indiscipline campaigns, his clampdown on money politics, and the controversial but “intention-driven” naira redesign policy, which it said all reflected his conviction that governance must be rooted in accountability and the fear of God.
While acknowledging that Buhari’s tough methods often divided opinion, the council maintained that his vision for a morally upright, economically fair and institutionally disciplined Nigeria was never in doubt.
Praying to Allah to forgive Buhari’s shortcomings and grant him Aljannatul Firdaus, the council urged his family, the people of Katsina State, and Nigerians at large to find comfort in the lasting legacy he leaves behind, adding: “May Nigeria continue to produce leaders who serve with courage, clarity and conviction.”
