‘Iran’s Supreme Leader Died in Jihad, Not Bunker’ — Sheikh Gumi

By Micheal Chukwuebuka

Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has commented on reports alleging the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, describing him as “a lucky soul” who “died in jihad”.

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”.

According to the cleric, the Iranian leader’s death would have far-reaching implications for the Muslim community, stating that Khamenei’s blood “will fuel the change in the ummah”.

Gumi further claimed that the Iranian leader stood firmly for justice and did not seek refuge in bunkers, adding that those responsible for, or complicit in, his killing would ultimately be judged by their actions in this world.

He 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.”