Sheikh Gumi Pays Tribute To Khamenei, Calls Him “Lucky Soul”

Kaduna-based Islamic scholar Ahmad Gumi has praised the late Iranian leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, describing him as “a lucky soul” who died defending oppressed communities.

Gumi wrote, “Ayatollah Ali Khamenei: A lucky soul, he died in Jihad against killers of innocent children and women in Gaza and elsewhere. His blood will fuel the change in the ummah. He stood firmly for Justice and didn’t hide in bunkers.”

His comments come as Iran observes 40 days of mourning and declares seven public holidays to honor Khamenei’s death. The announcement has sparked protests in Pakistan and Iraq, some of which turned violent, leaving at least 21 dead in Karachi. Demonstrators stormed the US Consulate in Karachi, and the US Embassy in Baghdad was also targeted.

Khamenei’s death has been framed as the loss of a figure committed to justice and resistance against oppression, with Gumi emphasizing his dedication to standing for the oppressed. Iranian authorities have accused the US and Israel of carrying out the attack that killed him.

Global authorities remain on alert, with the US urging citizens to exercise caution in the region as tensions rise, raising concerns over broader implications for Middle East stability and international relations.