Abubakar Sumaworo
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Sheikh Abubakar MD. Sumaworo | |
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| Born | 1954 Bahn, Nimba County, Liberia |
| Nationality | Liberian |
| Alma mater | Islamic University of Madinah |
| Occupation | Islamic cleric |
| Title | Grand Mufti of Liberia |
Sheikh Abubakar MD. Sumaworo (born 1954) is a Liberian Islamic cleric who serves as the Grand Mufti of Liberia. He also chairs the Supreme Fatwa Council of Liberia. He has been active in religious leadership and public engagement in Liberia for several decades.
Early life and education
Sumaworo was born in Bahn, Nimba County, Liberia. He studied at the Islamic University of Madinah in Saudi Arabia, where he obtained a degree in Sharia in 1983.
Religious leadership
As Grand Mufti, Sumaworo provides religious guidance to the Muslim community in Liberia, including commentary on Ramadan and Eid observances.[1][2]
He has called for peaceful participation in national elections and has addressed issues relating to civic responsibility and governance.[3][4]
Public positions
Sumaworo has advocated for the recognition of Eid as a national holiday in Liberia.[5]
He has participated in international Islamic conferences, including events in Saudi Arabia representing Liberia's Muslim community.[6]
During the Ebola outbreak in West Africa, he was quoted by Anadolu Agency regarding Eid observances in Liberia.[7]
References
- ↑ "Follow the Rules Governing the Holy Month of Ramadan, Says Sheikh Sumaworo". The Inquirer Newspaper. Retrieved 2026-02-11.
- ↑ "Don't Involve Your Religious Duties With Different Ideologies – Sheikh Sumaworo Admonishes Muslims". The Inquirer Newspaper. Retrieved 2026-02-11.
- ↑ "Grand Mufti of Liberia Calls for Peaceful Electoral Process, Urges Muslims' Full Participation". FrontPageAfrica. Retrieved 2026-02-11.
- ↑ "'Abandon Selfish Gains' – Grand Mufti Sumaworo Cautions Lawmakers". The Inquirer Newspaper. Retrieved 2026-02-11.
- ↑ "Liberian Muslims Renew Decades-Long Plea for National Holiday During Eid". GNN Liberia. Retrieved 2026-02-11.
- ↑ "Top Liberian Muslim Leader Takes Part in International Conference in Saudi Arabia". News Public Trust. Retrieved 2026-02-11.
- ↑ "Liberia Muslims Observe Eid amid New Ebola Outbreak". Anadolu Agency. Retrieved 2026-02-11.
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