Sheikh Yusuf Ali Kano
Born1950 (1950)
Juma Maƙera, Gaya Town, Kano, Northern Region, Colony and Protectorate of Nigeria
Died (aged 73)
Tudun Maliki, Kano State, Nigeria
MovementSufism
Children27
Parents
  • Malam Ali (father)
  • Hajiya Bilkisu (mother)

Sheikh Yusuf Ali (1950 – 5 November 2023) was a Nigerian Kano Islamic cleric.[1] He was a member of the Islamic Sufi group known as the Tijaniyyah in Nigeria.

Ali was also an Upper Shari'a Court judge, and director of the court in 1974.[2]

Early life

Ali was born in Juma Maƙera in Gaya Town, Kano, Northern Region,[3] Nigeria. He was born in the year 1950.

Death

Ali died on 5 November 2023, at the age of 73.[4] He was buried at his house in Tudun maliki Quarters Kano.[5][3]

References

  1. ↑ "Condolences as Sheikh Yusuf Ali buried in Kano - Daily Trust". dailytrust.com. Retrieved 7 November 2023.
  2. ↑ Katsinaoffice (12 July 2023). "TARIHINA A TAKAICE: SHEIKH DR YUSUF ALI (Sarkin Malaman Gaya)". Retrieved 7 November 2023.
  3. 1 2 Ibrahim, Salim Umar (6 November 2023). "Nigeria: Popular Kano Islamic Scholar, Sheik Yusuf Ali, Dies At 73". Daily Trust. Retrieved 7 November 2023.
  4. ↑ Usman, Mustapha (5 November 2023). "BREAKING: Renowned Islamic scholar, Sheikh Yusuf Ali, dies". Daily Nigerian. Retrieved 7 November 2023.
  5. ↑ Odili, Esther (6 November 2023). "Kano: Renowned Islamic scholar, Sheikh Yusuf Ali, dies at 73". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved 7 November 2023.
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