Sheikh Kabir Ahmad Azare | |
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Chairman Council of Ulama', IZALA Katagum Zone | |
Title | Sheikh |
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Born | Azare, Bauchi State | 11 February 1960
Died | 27 April 2023 FMC Azare | (aged 63)
Cause of death | Short Illness |
Religion | Islam |
Nationality | Nigerian |
Spouse | 3 |
Children | 29 |
Region | Northern Nigeria |
Denomination | Sunni |
Jurisprudence | Maliki |
Movement | Malikiyya |
Main interest(s) | Fiqh, Hadith and Tafsir |
Notable work(s) | Eradicating Bidi'ah |
Occupation | Mufassir, Islamic Cleric, Teacher and Religious Leader |
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Sheikh Kabir Ahmad Azare (11 February 1960 – 27 April 2023)[1] was a Nigerian Islamic scholar, preacher, and leader of the Council of Ulama' of JIBWIS Katagum Zone. He was a follower of the Sunni school of thought and a prominent member of the Jama'atu Izalatil Bid'ah Wa'Ikamatis Sunnah (JIBWIS) movement. He was known for his vast knowledge of the Quran, Hadith, Fiqh, and Arabic language, as well as his eloquent and captivating lectures.[2]