Saudi Arabia deport Sheikh Gumi, stops him from performing Hajj

May 26, 2025

By Ayinde Adeleke

Saudi Arabia has barred Kaduna-based Islamic Scholar, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, from performing the 2025 Hajj and deported him back to Nigeria.

Sheikh Gumi confirmed this in a Facebook post on Monday, May 26, 2025.

“Due to some reasons related to my views on world politics, the authorities in Saudi Arabia do not want me to be present at Hajj even though they have granted me a visa,” Sheikh Gumi stated.

According to reports, Sheikh Gumi was part of a delegation of scholars sponsored by the Nigerian Hajj Commission (NAHCON) to travel to Saudi Arabia for religious services.

He arrived in Medina with other clerics but was prevented from entering the country by Saudi immigration officials.

Sheikh Gumi expressed gratitude to the Nigerian authorities for pledging to engage with the Saudi authorities on this matter.

“I am grateful to the authorities in Nigeria who have pledged to engage with the Saudi authorities on this matter,” he added.

The cleric has since returned to Nigeria to continue his daily activities, including teaching.