Sheikh Mahi Nyass, the Grand World Leader (Caliphatul Arm) of Dhariqa Tijjaniyya has refuted the appointment of former Emir of Kano, Malam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi the II, as the sect’s leader in Nigeria.
Sheikh Nyasa, who is the son and Vicegerent (Calipha) of Shehu Ibrahim Nyass, the reformer of Dhariqa Tijjaniyya disclosed this in an interview with newsmen in Sokoto.
He added that the installation of Nigeria and African Leadership of Dhariwa Tijjaniyya (Calipha) was an activity that must be subjected to scrutiny and nomination from scholars in the sect both in Nigeria and Senegal.
”Such decisions have to be discussed at different fora, agreement must be reached before the announcement.
”After nomination by leaders, a letter of credence endorsed by group of scholars, duly signed and stamped by grand world leader (Caliphatul Arrm) must be presented to the person appointed ” Nyass explained.
He noted that in the present situation, former Emir Sanusi II, such modalities have not been conducted and he, Sanusi II, has not presented himself or indicated interest in the seat of African leadership of Dhariqa Tijjaniyya.
According to him, unity of followers was paramount. He enjoined adherents to dedicate themselves in true worship, foster increased brotherhood and love among them.
Sheikh Nyass further urged the followers to be law abiding citizens, shun any form of restiveness and preacher peaceful coexistence among all humans.
In a separate discussion with newsmen also, Sheikh Ibrahim Dahiru-Bauchi, the son of popular Islamic scholar, Sheikh Dahiru Usama-Bauchi, described the circulation of purported appointment of former Emir of Kano, Sanusi the II ,an action of mischief makers.
Ibrahim said Dhariqa Tijjaniyya was based on knowledge and scholastic pursuits, rooted with extant adherence to stipulated guidelines and obedience to Allah and those in charge of Dhariqa affairs.
He explained that the Junior brother of Grand Leader, Sheikh Makey Nyass was quoted out of context as he referred Emir Sanusi II as following the footsteps of his late grandfather, late Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi I.
He explained that his younger brother, Makey Nyass was describing the life experience relating to activities where late Sanusi I was deposed as Emir and present Sanusi II experienced same fate.
The sect members converged in Sokoto from March 11th to March 13th 2021, and celebrated the posthumous anniversary of its late reformer, Shehu Ibrahim Nyass,
Members of the global faith-based sect, Dhariqa Tijjianiyya, have among other lectures embarked on prayers against activities of bandits and other outlawed gangs threatening the peace and security of the country.
The prayer sessions were led by the leader of the organising committee of the sect, Majma’u Ahbab Rasul Li Shehu Nyass, member of the committee, Alhaji Dahiru Abubakar, and Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi, a renowned Tijjaniyya Islamic scholar.
The event was designed to improve the relationship between the followers of Tijjaniyyah across the globe, amid the remembrance of Nyass.
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