By Olawale Ola
An Islamic Organisation, Faith Centre of Nigeria has commiserated with the Muslim Community in Iwo on the passing of a renowned scholar, Dr. Abdulrahmon–Rasheed Buwaeb.
The Organisation condoled with the family of the deceased in a statement by the President, Mallam AbdulYekeen Uthman, described Dr. Buwaeb as a towering figure in Islamic teaching who will be sorely missed.
The Organisation was represented at the Islamic rites for Dr. Buwaeb in Iwo by delegated members led by Alhaji Munirudeen Rabiu, acknowledged the deceased’s contributions to deepening Islamic faith through his teachings.
“It is with a heavy heart that I commiserate with the Muslim community in Iwo and Osun State over the death of a renowned scholar, Dr. Abdulrahman-Rasheed Buwaeb. Dr. Buwaeb enriched countless lives through his insightful teachings and advanced the course of Islam with healthy discourse.
“As an organisation which benefited from his wealth of knowledge, experience, and philantropic gesture, we join the people of Iwo, particularly the Muslim community, Islamic scholars, friends and immediate family, in mourning the loss of a distinguished scholar, who not only inspired a great generation of scholars and thinkers but also engender religious harmony”, the President noted in the condolence message.
The Organisation prayed for the repose of the soul of the deceased and hopes that those left behind, especially family members, students and mentees can find solace and strength in the memories of his remarkable life and the knowledge that his legacy will endure generations.
“Buwaeb, while alife through his teaching, has contributed to the islamic world. He will be remembered for his teaching”.
“May Allah grant Dr. Abdulrahman-Rasheed Buwaeb aljanah fridaos”, he added.
