2025 Hajj: Saudi Arabia Deports Sheikh Gumi
Prominent Kaduna-based Islamic scholar Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has been barred from participating in the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage by Saudi authorities.
This is coming despite initially granting him a visa.
The Islamic scholar was also deported from Saudi Arabia.
Sheikh Gumi confirmed the development on Monday, May 26, 2025, by posting on his official Facebook page. He explained that although he received a visa for Hajj, he was denied entry into Medina, where he was scheduled to commence his religious rites.
According to findings, Gumi was among a group of clerics sponsored by the Nigerian Hajj Commission to offer religious support during the pilgrimage.
“Due to some reasons related to my views on world politics, the authorities in Saudi Arabia do not want me to be present at Hajj even though they have granted me a visa,” Gumi stated on Facebook.
Olamilekan Adigun is a graduate of Mass Communication with years of experience in journalism embedded in uncovering human interest stories. He also prioritises accuracy and factual reportage of issues.
