Osman Nuhu Sharubutu

Osmanu Nuhu Sharubutu is an Islamic cleric, Chief Imam of Ghana, member of the National Peace Council and founder of The SONSETFund and IPASEC . [1][2][3][4][5][6]

Osman Nuhu Sharubutu
Personal
Born
Osman

Old Fadama
ReligionIslam
NationalityGhanaian
EthnicityHausa
RegionWest Africa
DenominationSunni
Occupation
Muslim leader
Websitewww.ipasecgh.org

Life

Osmanu Nuhu Sharubutu was born to Nuhu Sharubutu and Hajja Ayishatu Abbass at Accra cow-lane in April 1919.[7][8]

Education

Osmanu started his education at home from his father during the day and with his mother at night.[9] Osman was sent to a new learning environment by his father after seeing his devotion for books and knowledge. He was taken to the Kumasi and there became his learning destination. He was taught by Abdullah Dan Tano. He went through Arabic Grammar, Arabic Literature and Texts, Islamic Jurisprudence and Hadiths.[10]

After his studies in Kumasi, he devoted his time in teaching the Muslim youth who want to become Islamic thinkers and scholars. Osman continued the pursuit of knowledge even as a teacher himself.[8]

Appointment

In 1974, Osman was appointed the Deputy Regional Chief Imam of Ghana after discussions were held among Islamic personalities etc.[8]

His appointment was done in consideration of his dedication to teaching Islam. He turned down the offer made to him but he was forced by some Muslim Chiefs to give it a thought.[10]

In 1993, he was appointed the National Chief Imam of Ghana for the Muslim Communities in Ghana.[10]

See also

References
  1. "Give us violent-free elections - Chief Imam urges EC". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2020-05-26.
  2. "National Chief Imam urges Muslims to adhere to ban on religious gathering during Ramadan". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 2020-05-26.
  3. Alhaji alhasan abdulai (abdulai.alhasan@gmail.com) (August 8, 2013). "Lets Emulate The Life of The Paragon of Virtue -Sheikh Dr Usman Nuhu Sharubutu National Chief Imam of Ghana". VibeGhana. Retrieved 20 January 2014.
  4. "Chief Imam Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu mourns Mills". SpyGhana. July 27, 2012. Retrieved 20 January 2014.
  5. Muhammed Suraj Jawando (February 24, 2011). "PRESS RELEASE BY HIS EMINENCE THE NATIONAL CHIEF IMAM OF GAHNA, SHEIKH DR. OSMANU NUHU SHARUBUTU". ModernGhana. Retrieved 20 January 2014.
  6. Ghana News Agency (July 26, 2012). "Protect the principles of Islam – Sheikh Nuhu Sharubutu". GhanaWeb. Retrieved 20 January 2014.
  7. 122108447901948 (2019-06-04). "Biography of the National Chief Imam Sheikh Dr Osmanu Nuhu Sharubutu". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2020-01-11.CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  8. "Chief Imam turns 101 today". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 2020-05-26.
  9. 122108447901948 (2019-06-04). "Biography of the National Chief Imam Sheikh Dr Osmanu Nuhu Sharubutu". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2020-01-11.CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  10. "Chief Imam turns 101 today". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 2020-05-26.
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