Renowned Islamic cleric and the presenter of the popular TV program, ‘The Light of Islam’ a regular figure on Sokoto TV in the 1980s, Dr. Muhammad Ibrahim Hafiz Ismail Surty is dead.
His death was announced in a terse statement by Bashir Gwandu issued in Abuja on Wednesday.
The statement said Dr. Surty who died in the United Kingdom has left his loved ones and the community in deep mourning.
He was described as a beloved father, grandfather, and esteemed teacher, in a terse statement by Bashir Gwandu issued in Abuja on Wednesday.
Dr. Surty was widely respected for his compassionate nature as a family friend to many.
He was leading prayers at the Birmingham Central Mosque and The University of Birmingham Mosque. He was also a Professor at Birmingham University.
The Janazah prayer to honour Dr. Surty will be held on Thursday, August 3, 2023, at 1:45pm at the Birmingham Central Mosque, located at 180 Belgrave Middleway, United Kingdom.
Following the Janazah prayer, the burial will take place at 3:00pm at Handsworth Cemetery, located on Oxhill Rd in Handsworth, Birmingham.