Kenya is in mourning after the passing of Chief Kadhi Sheikh Athman Abdulhalim Hussein, who passed away on Wednesday evening in Mombasa.
The death was confirmed Thursday morning by Jamia Mosque Imam Sheikh Jamaludin Osman.
“Indeed, we belong to Allah, and indeed, to Him we will return. I am saddened to inform you of the passing of our Chief Kadhi, Sheikh Abdulhalim Hussein, a while ago in Mombasa. He shall be buried in Mombasa,” Osman said in a post on social media.
The funeral service will be held following the afternoon) prayer today in Mombasa.
Sheikh Abdulhalim took over from Sheikh Ahmed Muhdhar, who stepped down in 2023 after leading the Kadhi courts for 12 years. He quickly earned the admiration of both the Muslim community and his peers in the judiciary due to his composed demeanor and deep understanding of Islamic law.
President William Ruto led the nation into mourning by stating that the late Chief Kadhi was a man who “devoted his life to service of mankind and guided the Muslim faithful with unflinching commitment, humility and wisdom.”
We join the Muslim community in mourning the passing of Chief Kadhi Sheikh Abdulhalim Hussein. We pray that Allah grant his family, as well as the larger Muslim community, comfort during this moment of sorrow,” the President said.
Chief Justice Martha Koome described the death of Sheikh Abdulhalim as a great loss to the Judiciary and the country in general.
“As Chief Kadhi, he was a champion of justice, fairness and equity, particularly in matters of personal law among Muslims. We remember and pay tribute to him as an extremely religious and moral leader who preached peace living together, tolerance of diversity and harmony in our society,” she said.
Other leaders, including Cabinet Secretaries, Governors, and politicians, also offered warm tributes, remembering Sheikh Abdulhalim as a reconciling leader, a scholar of high repute, and a person who worked day and night for peace, justice, and dignity for all.
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