The Tijjaniyyah Islamic sect in Nigeria has officially announced the removal of the Office of Khalifa, a position previously held by former Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II.
The decision was revealed in a statement signed by Khalifa Sheikh Mahy Sheikh Ibrahim Niasse, the global leader of the Tijjaniyyah order, following ‘extensive consultations with senior scholars and stakeholders.’
Speaking on the matter, Khalifa Sheikh Mahy stated, “With the return of Khalifa Muhammad Sanusi II to the Kano Emirate, it has been resolved that the Office of Khalifa within the Tijjaniyyah in Nigeria will no longer… Read the full article.