The Muslim world has gone into mourning following the death of Alhaji Muyideen Bello, a respected Islamic cleric.

Another notable Islamic scholar, Alfa Aribidesi of At-Tawdeeh Islamic Da’awah, confirmed his death on Friday morning.
Alhaji Bello, born in 1940 in Ibadan, was internationally renowned for his profound teachings and uncompromising commitment to Islamic education.

Alhaji Basit Olarenwaju, better known as Aponle Anabi, a popular cleric and follower of the late Bello who is also an Islamic musician, confirmed the news of his death on Friday by sharing an image of the 84-year-old scholar with tearful emojis on his official Facebook page.

Multiple local media outlets in Oyo State have announced the acclaimed cleric’s death.