1987 -ابوبكر جومي-

Shaikh Abu Bakr Mahmoud Gumi

King Faisal Prize in Service to Islam 1987 Laureate

Islam is a universal religion and the Prophet was sent as a mercy for all mankind

Nationality: Nigeria
Born: November 7, 1924, Gumi, Zamfara, Federal Republic of Nigeria
Shaikh Abu Bakr Gumi was awarded the prize for his remarkable efforts in serving Islam inside Nigeria and abroad by preaching, teaching, and educting; he organizd the court justice system and applied Sharia law impeccably. He also cooperated with the Nigerian religious leader Ahmadu Bello in establishing the Organization for the Support of Islam; he participated in many scientific and Islamic conferences and organizations. Shaikh Gumi effectively illustrated the true Sharia through his publications such as: his translation of the Holy Quran meanings, and authoring Al-Aqidah Al-Sahihah Bi Muwafaqat Al-Shariah, and Radd Al-Athhan Ela Ma’ani Al-Quran.
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