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
Sheikh 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]

Awards and recognition

In November 2020, an ultra-modern sports complex that was built in his community New Fadama, was named after him.[11] Former president Kufour claimed Osman deserved a Nobel Peace Prize for his contribution to the development of Ghana.[12]

In December, he presented an award for being the 'Best Zongo Minister and Muslim Politician for the year 2019/2020 to Mustapha Hamid who was the Minister for Inner Cities and Zongo Development.[13]

See also

References
  1. "Give us violent-free elections - Chief Imam urges EC". Graphic Online. Retrieved 26 May 2020.
  2. "National Chief Imam urges Muslims to adhere to ban on religious gathering during Ramadan". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 26 May 2020.
  3. Alhaji alhasan abdulai ([email protected]) (8 August 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. 27 July 2012. Retrieved 20 January 2014.
  5. Muhammed Suraj Jawando (24 February 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 (26 July 2012). "Protect the principles of Islam – Sheikh Nuhu Sharubutu". GhanaWeb. Retrieved 20 January 2014.
  7. 122108447901948 (4 June 2019). "Biography of the National Chief Imam Sheikh Dr Osmanu Nuhu Sharubutu". Graphic Online. Retrieved 11 January 2020.CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  8. "Chief Imam turns 101 today". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 26 May 2020.
  9. 122108447901948 (4 June 2019). "Biography of the National Chief Imam Sheikh Dr Osmanu Nuhu Sharubutu". Graphic Online. Retrieved 11 January 2020.CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  10. "Chief Imam turns 101 today". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 26 May 2020.
  11. "Dr. Bawumia commissions Sheikh Sharubutu Sports Complex". Graphic Online. Retrieved 25 November 2020.
  12. "Chief Imam deserves Nobel Peace Prize – Kufuor". myinfo.com.gh. 25 November 2020. Retrieved 4 January 2021.
  13. "Mustapha Hamid awarded Best Minister and Muslim Politician of the Year". myinfo.com.gh. 4 December 2020. Retrieved 4 January 2021.
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