Sheikh Yusuf Ali, a renowned Islamic scholar in Kano, died at the age of 73.
The announcement of his dead was made known by his son, Muslihu, on Sunday night through his Facebook account.
Sheikh, was born in 1950 in Gaya town of Kano State.
He began his legal career in 1974 as a Sharia court scribe, and rose through the ranks to become chief clerk, assistant registrar, registrar, Upper Sharia Court judge and director of at the Upper Sharia Court.
He retired in 2009 and continued with Islamic teachings and offering spiritual healing.
His funeral (Jana’iza) will take place at his residence at the Tudun Maliki quarters by 1:30 pm on Monday.
