President William Ruto has joined Kenyans and the wider Muslim community in mourning the death of Chief Kadhi Sheikh Abdulhalim Hussein, who passed away on Thursday.
In an official statement, the President expressed deep sorrow over the loss, describing Sheikh Abdulhalim as a dedicated and selfless leader who spent his entire life serving humanity. He praised the Chief Kadhi for his steadfast commitment to leading the Muslim community with humility, wisdom, and unwavering faith.
“We join the Muslim community in mourning the passing of Chief Kadhi Sheikh Abdulhalim Hussein. Sheikh Abdulhalim devoted his life to the service of humanity and led the Muslim faithful with unwavering dedication, humility, and wisdom,” President Ruto stated.
The Head of State went on to recognize the Chief Kadhi’s scholarly contributions and his efforts to promote justice through Islamic teachings. He also offered prayers for comfort and strength to Sheikh Abdulhalim’s family and the entire Muslim Ummah during this difficult period.
“We pray that Allah brings comfort to his family and the entire Muslim community at this time of sorrow. Rest in peace,” he added.
President Ruto’s message followed earlier tributes from several Muslim leaders and public officials who remembered Sheikh Abdulhalim for his distinguished service in the religious and judicial sectors.
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale was among the first to express his grief, sharing a heartfelt condolence on social media. He honored Sheikh Abdulhalim as a wise and humble scholar, and a respected figure in the Islamic faith.
“Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un (Indeed, we belong to Allah, and indeed, to Him we shall return). We have lost a great scholar, brother, and religious leader—Chief Kadhi Abdulhalim Hussein—in Mombasa,” Duale posted.
“He was a leader of the Ummah, incredibly humble and soft-spoken. I mourn a brother,” he added.
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula also paid tribute to the late cleric, remembering him for his unshakable leadership and dedication to the spiritual and social well-being of Kenya’s Muslim community.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with our Muslim brothers and sisters and the family of Chief Kadhi Sheikh Abdulhalim Hussein, who passed away early this morning,” Wetang’ula stated.
“He will be remembered for his steadfast leadership of the Muslim community, his humility, wisdom, and courage,” he continued.
As Chief Kadhi, Sheikh Abdulhalim Hussein played a key role in upholding Islamic law and guiding the administration of justice in matters concerning Muslim personal law under the Kenyan Constitution.
Kadhi’s Courts are legally established courts that handle cases involving marriage, divorce, inheritance, and other family matters for Muslims. These courts are rooted in Islamic law (Sharia), and the Chief Kadhi serves as the highest-ranking religious judge in this system.
In addition to overseeing the functioning of Kadhi’s Courts, the Chief Kadhi is responsible for ensuring that Islamic jurisprudence is properly applied and respected within Kenya’s broader legal structure. Sheikh Abdulhalim was widely admired for the way he balanced his religious duties with national service, offering spiritual leadership while upholding justice.
His passing is not only a loss to the Muslim community but to the entire nation, as he represented wisdom, fairness, and devotion to service. Sheikh Abdulhalim leaves behind a legacy of peace, faith, and judicial integrity that will be remembered for generations to come.
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