THE LATE Ashanti Regional Chief Imam, Sheikh Abdul Mumin Haroun, 74, has been buried at the Tafo Cemetery in Kumasi around 4pm on Wednesday, December 18, 2024.
This was after fervent Muslim prayers had been said for him by the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osman Nuru Shaributu at the Kumasi Central Mosque earlier on the same day.
The deceased sheikh, reportedly, suddenly got sick in his house at Old Suame in the Suame Municipality of Greater Kumasi around 8pm on Tuesday, December 17.
He was rushed to the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) in Kumasi for medical attention but he unfortunately succumbed to death just two hours on arrival at the hospital.
PIX: Sheikh Imam Haroun (left) partaking in a peace walk in before the December 7 polls
News of the demise of the Ashanti Regional Chief Imam, reportedly, sent shock waves among residents of Kumasi, where he is much respected due to his gentleman nature.
In accordance with Islamic traditions, Muslim prayers were said for the departed sheikh at the Central Mosque before burial, and it was massively attended by scores of people.
Prominent figures that attended the solemn ceremony, which was supervised by the National Chief Imam, included Vice President, Alhaji Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia.
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) running mate, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh aka ‘Napo’ and some prominent figures in his political party were also present at the function.
The late Sheikh Abdul Haroun is remembered for his peace loving traits, which made him the toast of followers of the Islamic community and other religious bodies in Kumasi.
Press1News has gathered that Imam Zakari Abdul Rahman, who was Sheikh Haroun’s deputy, would be appointed as the new Ashanti Regional Chief Imam soon.
BY I.F. Joe Awuah Jnr
