Sheikh Saleh Ahmed Lazari, a prominent Shiite scholar of the ​​South and West African countries, went to Iraq for pilgrimage of the holy shrines.

On the occasion of the demise of the divine scholar, the preacher of the teachings of the Quran and AhlulBayt (a.s.) in East Africa, and Kenyan member of the General Assembly of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly, Sheikh Abdillahi Nasir Juma, a commemoration ceremony was held online and in person on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, from 19:00 Tehran time at conference Hall of AhlulBayt (a.s.).

A Shiite missionary in Kenya said, “Sheikh Abdillahi Nasir’s propagation method was based on Shia-Suni approximation. He had good relations with Sunni scholars and participated in Sunni ceremonies.”

The son of late Sheikh Abdillahi Nasir said, “The efforts of this eminent scholar brought fruit as many people persuaded by his lectures and writings as well as by his personal example, joined the path of AhlulBayt (a.s.). Sheikh Abdillahi Nasir has left behind a thriving Shia community in the region and beyond.”

Sheikh Abdillahi Nasir’s student said, “This eminent scholar politely responded to doubts about the Shiite school, strengthening its position and spreading it in Kenya. Sheikh Abdillahi Nasir played a key role in establishing Shia in the country.”

Regarding the religious activities of Sheikh Abdillahi Nasser, Gholam Hossein Mokhtar said, “He was very active and dedicated himself to serving the school of AhlulBayt (a.s.). He was an all-encompassing role model, and in terms of personality, he was humble and had a pure motivation to serve.”

A member of the Supreme Council of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly said, “Sheikh Abdillahi Nasir was revered by scholars in various East African countries and was a prominent figure in the Islamic world.”

The former director of the representation of Al-Mustafa (p.b.u.h) International University said, “Sheikh Abdillahi Nasir was a humble and virtuous man who promoted Shia among the youth of Kenya and many parts of East Africa.”