Mudathir Al-Bushy and his role in political life

He traveled to Cairo to mediate between the Egyptian and Sudanese delegations due to his old relationships with Pasha Al-Hamas. So he traveled to Cairo, where he spent two months. When he returned, his position had been changed from a lazy one to a transfer that lasted for five years, from 1947 to 1952. Then he was transferred to the city of Wad Madani to work as a judge for the province. He continued in his work until 1954, thus having spent thirty years in the judiciary (37). In the elections of 1953, Mudathir Al-Bushy won from the Wad Madani constituency, representing the Umma Party (38). He then became Minister of Justice in the first national government and was later elected a member of the Senate after independence (39). After Ibrahim Abboud seized power in 1958, Mudathir Al-Bushy left political work and turned to reform through lessons, speeches, and lectures from the mosque of his father, Sheikh Ali Al-Bushy, in the city of Wad Madani. Some believed that Mudathir Al-Bushy might have completely withdrawn from society since he left the ministry, but this opinion seems incorrect, as his participation was extensive in other fields during politics (40). Sheikh Mudathir continued to participate in many activities inside and outside Sudan, including one of his participations in lectures organized by Morocco in 1974 (41). On March 13, 1985, Mudathir Al-Bushy passed away after a life full of dedication and giving (42).

His personality and qualities Sheikh Mudathir Al-Bushy was a true leader, and his piety and adherence to the tenets of Sharia were among his most distinguishing features. He was characterized by his strong presence and imposing demeanor. God had blessed him with a simple build, a strong voice, and firm words. However, he was also a man of few words, with a cheerful face, a bright spirit, and a heart connected to his Lord (43). He was distinguished by his noble morals (44) and sharp innate intelligence (45). When he began his struggle to reform the situation at Gordon College, he faced resistance from a number of Sudanese college graduates and some of its students. Despite his fierce attacks on them, none dared to confront him due to his physical strength (46). He was fond of sports, skilled in swimming, good at playing tennis, and practiced agriculture with his father (47). He was also fond of

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