Well known local Islamic scholar Sheikh Ibrahim Fareed Ahmed has passed away today.

It has been reported that Sheikh Fareed passed away today while in Malaysia to attend a conference.

Fareed had travelled to Malaysia today. While still at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Fareed collapsed and was administered first aid. However, he was pronounced dead a short while later.

Sheikh Fareed has delivered many sermons, and was looked up to by many.

He is the younger brother of scholar Ali Zaid.