Barrister Mahmud Lawal Isma’ila, Member representing Zaria City Constituency at the Kaduna State House of Assembly, has describe...
Barrister Mahmud Lawal Isma’ila, Member representing Zaria City Constituency at the Kaduna State House of Assembly, has described Sheikh Malam Bala Mai Ashafa Kusfa of Zaria as a rare example of dedication, sacrifice and commitment to the propagation of Islamic knowledge and moral upbringing of society.
Barrister Mahmud made this remark during a special ceremony organised to honour Sheikh Bala Mai Ashafa Kusfa by ELSA Academy, Zaria, in collaboration with the lawmaker, in recognition of the cleric’s lifelong contribution to Islamic education and community development.
According to him, Sheikh Bala’s life has been defined by sincerity, humility and unwavering devotion to teaching Islam, noting that generations of students have benefitted from his knowledge, guidance and moral discipline. He said honouring the scholar while he is alive was important to appreciate his sacrifices and inspire younger scholars to follow the same path of service.
Barrister Mahmud Lawal Isma’ila further offered prayers for Sheikh Bala Mai Ashafa Kusfa, asking Allah to grant him long life in good health and to reward him abundantly for his tireless efforts in strengthening religious education and values within Zaria and beyond.
Also speaking at the event, the Chairman, Kaduna State Scholarship and Loans Board and Founder of ELSA Academy, Hon. Malam Lawal Usman Mai Elsa, explained that the decision to organise the ceremony was informed by the need to recognise scholars who have devoted their lives to nurturing minds and shaping moral character through Islamic teachings.
He described Sheikh Bala Mai Ashafa Kusfa as a pillar of knowledge and guidance whose impact goes beyond the classroom, stressing that ELSA Academy remains committed to promoting education, scholarship and values-based learning. Hon. Malam Lawal Usman Mai Elsa added that celebrating scholars such as Sheikh Bala reinforces respect for learning and acknowledges the vital role of teachers in societal development.
In his lecture on the life and legacy of the honouree, Malam Tanimu Mai Rawani Zaria traced the scholarly journey of Sheikh Bala Mai Ashafa Kusfa from his early years of Qur’anic learning to his rise as a respected Islamic teacher and mentor. He explained that Sheikh Bala studied under renowned scholars and spent decades teaching Qur’an, Hadith and Islamic jurisprudence, while also serving as a moral guide within the community.
Malam Tanimu Mai Rawani noted that Sheikh Bala’s influence is evident in the character and achievements of his students, many of whom have become teachers and community leaders themselves. He described the cleric as a man of patience, discipline and deep knowledge who consistently promoted peace, understanding and upright conduct.
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