Emir Sanusi Leads First Jumu’at Prayer at Newly Opened London Mosque

Sanusi’s message urges Muslims to hold firmly to faith, uphold values abroad.

By Abdullahi Yusuf

The newly commissioned Jumu’at Mosque in London witnessed a historic moment of spiritual solidarity on Friday, as the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, led congregational prayers that drew worshippers from Nigeria and beyond.

Known for his blend of Islamic erudition and reformist spirit, Emir Sanusi delivered a thoughtful sermon highlighting themes of humility, unity, and community service, a poignant message for a diverse diaspora community seeking connection in a foreign land.

His presence at the mosque’s inauguration came with symbolic weight: as a living bridge between Nigeria’s centuries-old Islamic traditions and the evolving Muslim identities of diasporic communities in the UK.

Ashraf Sanusi, the Emir’s son, shared that the mosque is more than a worship space; it is “a beacon for cultural and spiritual exchange among Muslims in the diaspora.” He praised his father’s role in lending legitimacy and momentum to a place envisioned as a nexus of tradition, learning, and communal warmth.

The Emir’s London appearance is part of his increasingly global engagement, an extension of his roles as a Sufi spiritual authority, former Central Bank governor, and leading Islamic intellectual. In recent years, Sanusi’s voice has resonated among Nigerian expatriate communities eager to remain anchored in their faith and indigenous heritage.

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