Nigeria, April 4 -- He was the Chief Imam of the Dutsen Tanshi Jummaat Mosque in Bauchi and had recently returned from India, where he had gone for medical treatment.

Despite battling health issues for an extended period, Dr. Tanshi remained committed to his scholarly work.

His death was confirmed by one of his close disciples, Abdulhakeem Shaaban Baban Keke, during an interview on Thursday night. He said the respected cleric died shortly after arriving back in Bauchi.

Dr. Tanshi was highly regarded for his strong adherence to the Sunnah (teachings and practices of Prophet Muhammad) and his firm opposition to religious innovations, known as Bid'ah, which have no foundation in the Quran or Sunnah. Among his followers, he was affectionat...