Amid ongoing debates trailing the burial of former President Muhammadu Buhari, Islamic scholars have dismissed claims that the delay in interring the late leader violated Islamic tradition, insisting the funeral complied with religious standards.
Papers News recalls that Buhari died on Saturday, July 13, 2025, in a London hospital, but was laid to rest on Tuesday at his Daura residence in Katsina State with full military honours, including a 21-gun salute.
Following his burial, social media platforms, particularly 𝕏 (formerly Twitter), witnessed a flurry of comments, with many Nigerians questioning why Buhari’s body was not buried immediately after his death in line with Islamic customs.
