Lucky soul. He d!ed in Jihad - Sheikh Gumi reacts to Iran’s Supreme leader Khamenei’s d3ath Kaduna-based Islamic scholar, Ahmad Gumi has reacted to the k!lling of Iran’s Supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khanenei, describing him as a “lucky soul who d!ed in Jihad.” Khanenei was k!lled by US and Israeli missiles in Tehran on Saturday, February 28, 2026

Controversy is brewing after Kaduna-based Islamic cleric Ahmad Gumi reacted to the reported killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, in U.S. and Israeli missile strikes in Tehran on February 28, 2026. In his response, Gumi described Khamenei as a “lucky soul who died in jihad,” a statement that has since sparked intense debate across social media and political circles. 

While some supporters echoed sentiments of solidarity, critics quickly condemned the remarks, calling them provocative amid already heightened global tensions. The development has further fueled conversations both locally and internationally as reactions continue to pour in.