His Royal Highness, the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji (Dr.) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, CFR, has appointed Sheikh Muhammad Bashir Dasuki Imam Fulani as the new Chief Imam Fulani of Ilorin Emirate. The appointment follows a rigorous selection process that saw the 42-year-old scholar emerge from a field of distinguished clerics to assume one of the most revered spiritual leadership positions in the Emirate.
Sheikh Muhammad Bashir Dasuki is a grandson of the 8th Chief Imam of Ilorin, Sheikh Ibrahim Dasuki Imam Fulani Agaka, and the son of the 10th Chief Imam of Ilorin, Sheikh Maliki bn Dasuki Agaka.
Prior to his appointment, Sheikh Muhammad Bashir was the founder and proprietor of Darul Bisharah Arabic and Islamic Studies, Airport Egbejila, Ilorin. He also served as the Imam leading daily and weekly Jumu’ah prayers at Afsat Oloriegbe Memorial Mosque, Oko Olowo, Ilorin. Additionally, he is a presenter of the Al-Bisharah Islamic Foundation radio program on Radio Kwara during Ramadan and teaches at Darul Kitab College of Arabic and Islamic Studies, Gaa Akanbi, Ilorin.
Sheikh Muhammad Bashir Dasuki Imam Fulani brings a strong foundation of both classical and contemporary Islamic scholarship to his new role. From his early years at Oke Suna Local Government Education Authority Primary School and Darul Kitab wa Sunnah, Gaa Akanbi, where he completed his SSCE in 2007.
He is an alumnus of the prestigious Al-Azhar University, Cairo, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Islamic Shari’ah in 2014. His academic journey also includes a Diploma in Arabic Islamic Education from the Institute of Education, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, and he is currently pursuing a Master of Science degree in Islamic Studies at Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin. This blend of traditional Azharite training and modern academic pursuit equips him with deep knowledge of Qur’an, Sunnah, and contemporary issues facing the Ummah.
In his brief remarks, the Emir of Ilorin offered prayers for the new Chief Imam’s successful reign, wishing him long life, sound health, and divine wisdom to effectively pilot the affairs of the Muslim Ummah.
“Amin. Long live the Ilorin Emirate. Shehu, Shehu, Shehu, wallahu yazimuka mina nas, amin,” the Emir declared.
