By: Abdullahi Inuwa
In a rare honour reserved for the most revered, the remains of Nigerian business titan and philanthropist, Alhaji Aminu Dantata, were today laid to rest in Jannat al-Baqi Cemetery—the resting place of many companions of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW)—after a solemn funeral prayer (Janazah) at the Prophet’s Mosque (Masjid Nabawi) in Madina.
Thousands of mourners gathered in reverence as the body of the late patriarch of the Dantata dynasty was brought into one of Islam’s holiest mosques, following Zuhr prayer. The Janazah, led by an Imam of the Mosque, drew dignitaries from across the globe, including Nigerian government officials, Islamic scholars, and members of the business elite.
Emotion ran deep as the coffin was taken into Baqiah Cemetery, where Alhaji Aminu Dantata now rests among pious companions of the Prophet (SAW), scholars, and saints.
Born in 1931 in Kano, Dantata rose to become one of Africa’s most respected industrialists and philanthropists, renowned not only for his business empire but also for his generosity and humility.
President Bola Ahmed Tinibu, in a tribute from Abuja, said: “Alhaji Aminu Dantata lived a life worthy of emulation—guided by faith, service, and unmatched dedication to humanity.”
His burial in Baqiah, one of the most sacred cemeteries in Islam, is seen by many as a testament to his piety and the global respect he earned in his lifetime.
May Allah forgive his shortcomings and grant him Al-Jannah Firdaus.
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