Prof. AbdulRazzaq Alaro, a former Head, Department of Islamic Law, University of Ilorin, has been appointed into the National Fatwa Committee by the Centre for Islamic Legal Studies, Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria.
According to the University of Ilorin (Unilorin) Bulletin, the appointment was conveyed in a letter signed by Dr Sa’ad Abubakar, the Director of the Centre for Islamic Legal Studies of ABU to Unilorin.
The publication stated that the appointment of Alaro was premised on his religious scholarship, wisdom, experience and exemplary leadership among the Muslim Ummah.
It quoted the director as expressing the conviction of the management of the centre, that Alaro’s membership would enable the foremost expert on Islamic financial services to bring his wealth of experience to bear in the assignment.
“The director similarly expressed the optimism that the appointment would also afford Alaro the opportunities of rendering his contributions towards the enlightenment and upliftment of the Muslim Ummah.
“This is especially on the issuance of Fatwa on contemporary and emerging issues relating to matrimonial causes and financial transactions,” it said.
The bulletin stated further that the committee, which comprised 23 members, is made up of highly respected traditional rulers and distinguished Islamic scholars.
“These includes the Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III.
“Others are the Emir of Lafia, who is also a retired Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria, Dr Sidi Bage, and the Grand Khadi of Gombe State, Justice Abdullahi Maikano,” it said.
Similarly, the publication quoted Alaro as expressing gratitude to Allah and the authorities of the ABU Centre for Islamic Legal Studies for the privilege conferred on him to serve at that level.
