He Died in Jihad, His Blood Will Fuel Change – Sheikh Gumi Hails Iran Leader, Ali Khamenei

Controversial Kaduna-based Islamic scholar, Ahmad Gumi, has reacted to the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, describing the late Iranian leader as “a lucky soul” who died defending oppressed people.

In a post shared on his Facebook page on Sunday, Gumi said Khamenei died “in jihad against killers of innocent children and women in Gaza and elsewhere.”

He added that Khamenei’s blood “will fuel the change in the ummah,” noting that the Iranian leader stood firmly for justice and didn’t hide in bunkers.

Gumi wrote: “Ayatollah Ali Khamenei: A lucky soul, he died in Jihad against killers of innocent children and women in Gaza and elsewhere.

“His blood will fuel the change in the ummah. He stood firmly for Justice and didn’t hide in bunkers. For those who killed him or assisted in killing him, let us see what they will live to do in this world.”

Iran earlier declared 40 days of mourning and seven days of public holiday following Khamenei’s death.

The announcement was made on state television on Sunday after authorities officially confirmed the development.

United States President Donald Trump, who had earlier announced Khamenei’s killing in a post on Truth Social late Saturday, described the late Iranian leader as one of the most evil people in history and said his death represented justice for Iranians, Americans and others around the world who had suffered under his leadership.

Trump added that the development presented the greatest opportunity for the Iranian people to reclaim their country.