Nigeria’s Oldest Chief Imam, Sheikh Tahir, Dies At 130; Leaves Behind 515 Children, Grandchildren, Others

Chief Imam of Kafanchan Central Mosque, Sheikh Adam Tahir, has died at the age of 130 years.

Deputy Chief Imam of Kafanchan, Alhaji Muhammad Kassim, said Sheikh Adam died on Wednesday evening after a brief illness. Looking at his age he has definitely lived a long and prosperous life and stayed faithful to his faith.
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He noted that the late Imam would be missed by the Muslim faithful as he was a role model to all. He was said to be greatly loved because he served as a leading example of how to live a good life for the people.
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Late Sheikh Tahir is survived by 26 children, 290 grandchildren and more than 200 great-grandchildren. He has definitely left a legacy behind that not many can achieve in this lifetime. May his soul rest in peace.

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