Northern Region chief Imam welcomes grandson of Sheikh Ibrahim Niass to Tamale
The Northern Regional Central Mosque has welcomed Sheikh Ahmad Muntaka Ibrahim Niass and Sheikh Suleiman Muntaka Ibrahim Niass, grandchildren of renowned Senegalese Islamic scholar Sheikh Ibrahim Niass, who are in Tamale to participate in Sheikh Luqman Mohammed Bamba Al-Hujja’s 30th Annual Quranic Ceremony.
The distinguished visitors were received by the Northern Regional Chief Imam, Sheikh Abdul-Salam Ahmed, who expressed delight at their presence and extended a warm welcome to Tamale.
During the meeting, Sheikh Abdul-Salam Ahmed highlighted the longstanding spiritual relationship between Zaamigu and the household of Sheikh Ibrahim Niass.
He traced the historical connection to Sheikh Ibrahim Niass’s visit to Tamale, recalling the significance of the occasion and sharing a historical photograph documenting the revered scholar’s arrival in the city.
The Regional Chief Imam’s engagement with the visiting scholars underscored the enduring bonds of faith, brotherhood and Islamic heritage linking Tamale with the household of Sheikh Ibrahim Niass in Senegal.
The visit forms part of activities surrounding Sheikh Luqman Mohammed Bamba Al-Hujja’s 30th Annual Quranic Ceremony, while further strengthening the spiritual and historical ties between the two communities.
Source: Northwebonline.com