Seun:
Fellow Nairalanders,

We have noticed the use of ethnic slurs and other derogatory names by a small but persistent group of political actors and trolls.

This practice of derogatory name-calling adds no value to the forum. It's bad for our mental health, our harmony as a community, and the reputation of Nairaland. It's simply toxic. It's absence and the absence of the people who use those slurs will not be missed.

Therefore I have decided to ban the practice entirely. I have instructed dominique, mukina2, Lalasticlala and Mynd44 to ban anyone who uses an ethnic slur or derogatory name on Nairaland. The antispam bot will also contribute to the effort. Please report any case that you see.

- Seun Osewa, Founder of Nairaland

Nice one Ṣeun. We hope you apply this to Islamic section also. The way some elements speak about Islam on our thread is worrisome. Thanks alot

ayinba1:


As salam alaykum warahmatullah wabarakatuhu, thank you for this lecture. I was trying to share with my family but I am unable to find the rest of it. Waiting patiently- Jazakallah khayran

Wa alekum Salam waramotulah wabarakatuh. In Sha Allah sir

RULING ON SWALLOWING PHLEGM WHILE FASTING

Questioner: Assalaamu ‘alaykum

Dr Sharof: Wa’alaykumu ssalaam

Questioner: If mucus or phlegm goes down one’s throat during Ramadaan, is the fast invalidated?

Dr Sharof: Catarrh is not the only condition that requires that mucus be released. Mucus is from the secretions wherein waste products from the foods we eat are excreted. So, if one is fasting and mucus gets to one throat, is that day’s fasting valid?

Firstly, generally when mucus gets to the mouth it is to be expelled, so you have to expel it. And that is why we should have a small piece of cloth that such mucus can be spitted into. For example, if you are in the mosque or a place where you cannot expel it on the floor, then you can expel the mucus into the piece of cloth. If you intentionally swallow it, the scholars are agreed that your fasting is invalid unlike the one who swallows saliva. One cannot live without swallowing saliva; it is not easy. The tongue and the other component of the mouth require saliva. Without saliva one will die because the tongue will not be functional. The flexibility of our discussion is because there is saliva running in the mouth. The saliva is like the grease within two iron rods. If the iron rods in a car are not well oiled, the car will not work appropriately. If you give a very lengthy discussion, it will appear as if there is no more saliva in your mouth and one may pass out. So for this reason, water is required to keep the mouth moist. That is why the Sharee’ah says swallowing saliva does not invalidate fasting. How many of it do we want to spit out? For this reason, if something is in excess, its ruling will be easy, but if it is very minute, we will be strict on its ruling. Because saliva is in excess we are allowed to swallow it, but since mucus is very minute we are asked to expel it. So if you swallow it your fasting is invalid.

However, it is to be noted that the fasting of the one who gathers saliva in his mouth excessively with the intention of swallowing it to ease his thirst is invalid. His fasting is invalid because of his intention. As for the mucus which gets to the tongue, if you swallow it intentionally, then your fasting is invalid. As for the one you swallow mistakenly, it does not render your fasting invalid. That is it.

Source: General Q&A session at Al-Madeenah Masjid, Ogbomoso (Date: 18/05/2017)

Translation: Aboo Aaishah Al Odeomeey

Question:✍🏿 Is it obligatory to pray Taraweeh in congregation?

Dr Sharof: Firstly, Taraweeh in itself is not obligatory. It's a prophetic tradition that attracts a great reward for whoever prays it. Allaah is the One who made Ramadaan obligatory; Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, is the one who made Taraweeh Sunnah. Holding fast to it is from goodness. However, it's then left to individuals to determine whether to pray it at home with proper focus and humility without sleeping or in the mosque (with the congregation) is better. If you know that praying it in the mosque will make it easy for you, and won't make you sleep, so that you do not miss this great reward, then pray it in the mosque. Pray it in the mosque; that's it.

Source: Q&A session of the tape, "Preparation for Ramadaan" Date: 5-5-2018

Transcribed by Aboo Aaishah Al Odeomeey

Episode 27 - Circle Geometry

In today's episode (episode 27), I explored the captivating world of circle geometry. I started by explaining the different parts of a circle and stated some circle theorems. I then applied these theorems to solve past questions, including the theorem on chords, angles at the center and semi-circle, cyclic quadrilaterals, tangent theorems, and alternate segment theorems.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skGJo7fAqZo

This week, we will review the forth hadith of the forty hadith of An-nawawih. For the past review, see here

This hadith talks about the stages of human development in the womb and the predestination of human fate. The creation of a human being is formed in the mother's womb in several stages, starting from a zygote, then a clinging clot, and then a morsel of flesh. After that, an angel comes and blows the soul into the fetus and records the individual's provision, life span, deeds, and ultimate outcome. The hadith emphasizes that one's final and permanent condition is predestined based on their deeds. The hadith warns against passively accepting one's fate and encourages believers to make every effort to avoid harm and make the best of each situation. The hadith also stresses that one cannot judge by outer appearance whether anyone is destined for Paradise or Hell.

The hadith provides several important lessons, including:

- The importance of recognizing Allah's power and control over human destiny. The hadith affirms the concept of qadar (decree or predestination) and emphasizes that each person's final outcome is predetermined based on their deeds.

- The significance of individual effort and agency. Although destiny is predetermined, the hadith stresses that every individual has the obligation to strive to make the best of each situation and avoid harm to the best of their ability, both in this world and the Hereafter.

- The value of good deeds. The hadith highlights the importance of performing good deeds, as they determine one's ultimate fate. This underscores the need for individuals to focus on cultivating virtues and avoiding sins.

- The importance of humility and avoiding judgment. The hadith warns against making judgments about a person's fate based on their outward appearance or current behavior. This reminds us to be humble in our assessments of others and to refrain from making assumptions about their ultimate destiny.

Overall, the hadith encourages believers to recognize the role of destiny in their lives while also emphasizing the importance of individual effort and good deeds in determining one's ultimate fate.

As-Salaam-Alaikum,

The holy month of Ramadan is almost here, and it's time to start preparing ourselves for this blessed time of the year. Ramadan is a time of spiritual renewal, self-reflection, and deepening our connection with Allah.

In order to make the most out of this month, it is important to start preparing ourselves physically, mentally, and spiritually. Some tips for preparing for Ramadan include:

- Start adjusting your sleep schedule so that you can wake up early for Suhoor and be well-rested for the day ahead.
- Increase your Quran recitation and start memorizing new verses or Surahs.
- Prepare your meal plans and stock up on healthy food options.
- Make a list of personal goals that you would like to achieve during the month, such as giving more to charity, improving your character, or spending more time with family.

Let us all make the most out of this blessed month and strive to become better Muslims. May Allah accept our fasting, prayers, and good deeds during this time.

In our weekly review of the book, "The Islamic Etiquettes of Using the Telephone", we next today review Chapter 15 of the book.

Past review here

The chapter discusses the appropriate manners and conduct for someone seeking a fatwa from a mufti, emphasizing the importance of concise and respectful communication. However, it also warns against potential pitfalls such as asking questions to test the mufti's knowledge or affiliations, showing differing opinions between muftis, calling multiple muftis to seek a concession, calling at an inappropriate time, and recording or distributing the conversation without consent. These actions are deemed ill-mannered and disrespectful towards the mufti.

It emphasizes the importance of showing respect and courtesy towards the mufti and avoiding behavior that may be disrespectful or inappropriate.

Some of the key lessons from the chapter include:

- When seeking a fatwa, it is important to use proper manners and avoid unnecessary long greetings.
- It is important to beware of potential pitfalls such as asking questions designed to test the mufti's knowledge or to assert an affiliation.
- Seeking multiple fatwas in order to find a favorable ruling is not appropriate.
- It is important to be respectful of the mufti's time and to call at an appropriate time.
- Recording and distributing a conversation without the mufti's consent is considered cheating and is not acceptable.

Overall, the chapter emphasizes the importance of seeking knowledge in a respectful and appropriate manner, and avoiding behavior that may be disrespectful or inappropriate.

And indeed, [appointed] over you are keepers,
Noble and recording;
They know whatever you do.
(Al-infitar #10-12)

Man does not utter any word except that with him is an observer prepared [to record]
Qaf #18

Walan yu-akhkhira Allahu nafsan itha jaa ajaluha waAllahu khabeerun bima taAAmaloona

But to no soul
Will God grant respite
When the time appointed
(For it) has come; and God
Is well acquainted
With (all) that ye do.

JAMB/UTME series episode 26 - Quadrilaterals

In this episode, I continued my exploration of the world of Geometry. I started by deriving the formulas for a polygon's interior and exterior angles and applied them to solve past questions. I also covered the properties of quadrilaterals, with a focus on parallelograms. From there, I derived several theorems and used them to solve more past questions. Additionally, I explained intercept theorems, the side splitter theorem, and angle bisectors. We will continue exploring the captivating world of circle geometry tomorrow, so join me then!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=maFD5uv_xY0

JAMB/UTME series episode 25 - Polygon, triangle, properties, congruency and similarity

In Episode 25, I continued exploring the world of geometry. I began by discussing polygons, focusing on triangles and their properties, as well as some useful theorems. I applied these theorems to solve past questions and also discussed congruent and similar triangles.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdLUtw3JLxU

This week, we will review the third hadith of the forty hadith of An-nawawih. For the past review, see here

Ḥadīth No. 3 states that Islam is built on five pillars: testifying that there is no deity but Allah and that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah, the establishment of prayer, giving zakāh, making the pilgrimage to the House, and fasting Ramadhān. These pillars are considered the minimum requirements for Islam, but the religion includes obedience in everything that Allah has ordained. The first pillar, shahādah, or testimony, requires recognition and admission within oneself and bearing witness of the fact before others. Scholars differ on whether the omission of one of the remaining four pillars removes one from the ranks of Muslims. The second pillar, the establishment of prayer, involves faithful performance of the duty correctly to the best of one's ability. Zakāh, the required yearly expenditure from excess wealth, has been mentioned in conjunction with ṣalāh in the Qur’ān. Making the pilgrimage to the House and fasting during Ramadhān are also pillars of Islam.

Lessons from Hadith No. 3:

Islam is built on five pillars: testifying that there is no deity but Allah and that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah, the establishment of prayer, giving zakat, making the pilgrimage to the House, and fasting Ramadan.

These pillars are the basis of Islam, but not the entirety of it. Every Muslim will be judged based on their efforts to obey every order and avoid every prohibition in the religion.

The first pillar is shahada, which requires truthful and sincere recognition and admission within oneself that there is no deity but Allah and that Muhammad is His messenger. It is the first building block of Islam.

The second pillar is the establishment of prayer, which involves the faithful performance of the duty correctly to the best of one's ability with presence of mind and humble awareness of one's position before their Creator without neglect or postponement of the obligatory prayers.

Scholars differ over whether the omission of one of the remaining three pillars removes one from the ranks of Muslims, but outright denial of an Islamic obligation or a prohibition given by Allah in the Qur’an amounts to disbelief.

In our weekly review of the book, "The Islamic Etiquettes of Using the Telephone", we next today review Chapters 13 and 14 of the book.

Past review here

Chapters 13 and 14 of the book focus on the etiquette of using the phone in different settings. In "The Phone and People of the House," the importance of having a responsible and knowledgeable guardian of the home is emphasized, particularly with regards to phone use. The author suggests that lifting the phone receiver should be avoided when there is a male relative present, and that children should be taught proper phone manners. The negative consequences of allowing the phone to disrupt family life and privacy are also highlighted.

In "The Phone and the Office," the author urges those in positions of responsibility to set an example of modesty and professionalism in their phone use, especially when dealing with confidential information. The need for effective call screening and redirection is emphasized, in order to avoid unnecessary interruptions and maintain productivity.

Overall, these chapters provide valuable guidance on how to use the phone in a way that is respectful, considerate, and effective in different contexts.

Lessons from these chapters

- The importance of having a guardian who is intelligent, informed, and has good organizational skills to ensure the household is run in accordance with the pure shari'ah.
- The need to teach family members manners of the telephone and the importance of not meddling in phone calls.
- The importance of not answering the phone while there is a male relative at home to avoid inappropriate interactions.
- The negative effects of having the phone accessible to all household members, including the potential for children to hear inappropriate conversations.
- The importance of remembering Allah and seeking His guidance and protection in all matters related to the phone and other aspects of daily life.
- The need for modesty and professionalism in dealing with confidential information in the workplace.
- The importance of having a system in place for handling phone calls to ensure that relevant calls are forwarded and unnecessary calls are ignored.
- The need for the person responsible to distance themselves from pride and seek Allah's guidance in their actions.


To be continued...

Less than 15 days left for Ramadan. May Allah bless us with good health and strong faith to witness this glorious month. Here is a poster from Smile Dawwah Concept reminding us of the interesting experiences we can look forward to during Ramadan.

Let's prepare for this blessed month by renewing our intentions and planning for good deeds to earn rewards. May Allah guide us towards righteous deeds. Ameen.


A ku imura awe...

💥 UPDATE ON DAILY QURAN CHALLENGE

Mashallah! We have reached the halfway point of the challenge!

If you chose to read one Juz per day, you should at the end of today complete half of the Holy Qur'an with the start of Suratul Kahf. Am I correct?

As you begin Suratul Isra', I encourage you to reflect on verses 23-38, which contain many valuable lessons such as the importance of being good to parents and refraining from certain prohibited actions. If you don't understand Arabic, you can read the translation of the meaning (you can download a Quran with English translation on play store).

If you are not yet reading a Juuz per day, I encourage you to consider switching to this pace so you can follow along with the challenge updates. It only takes an average of 20-30 minutes per day to read, and imagine the great reward you will receive for reading the Quran daily in this way.

May Allah bless you all. Baarakallah feekum!

PS: If you read these verses, could you share some lessons from them here so that other benefit?

My question is, I heard that the sick person who is unable to fast in this month of Ramadaan is expected to feed the fasting person. If such person is poor and also has difficulties feeding himself, what should such person do?

Dr Sharof: Firstly not every sick people is required to feed the poor. The sickness has to be one regarding which there is no hope of recovery, there is tendency of death today or tomorrow; those are the people required to feed the poor people. As for you having abdominal pain, toothache, fever, ulcer, these are ailments regarding which there are medications. These (aforementioned ailments) are not illnesses regarding which you are allowed not to fast and expected to the feed the poor. If you feed the poor, you have squandered your money and the debt of owing those fasts remains which you have to make up before you leave this world. That’s it.

Source: Q&A session of the tape, “Shahaadah (Profession of a Muslim’s Faith)” delivered by Dr Sharoffudeen Gbadebo Raji. Date: 11th Ramadaan, 1443 (12/04/2022); Venue: 800 seater hall, OYSCATECH, IGBOORA.

Transcribed by Aboo Aaishah Al Odeomeey

fawaz050:


@Lukgaf, I have always looked up to you on this section, but I must mention that you disappointed me profusely this time by posting this piece here.

Democracy is not attributable to Islam. But then we've been granted the right to vote based on the polity we find ourselves and based on the need for participation.

After voting based on our evaluation of the candidates, there is no need to dwell further in partisanship and divisive exertions.

We should rather pray for whoever emerges on the basis of truth and fairness and go on with our lives.

The above scenario is just like eating pigs during crass starvation. It's not halaal. But then, the massive starvation has necessitated it. But you shouldn't indulge in eating haraam beyond what is necessary for sustenance.

Thanks for your message sir. But do you understand my message sir? Did I in any way attribute Democracy to Islam in the piece? Probably you might want to read again

AdaojoTheUrchin:


You have your interests and I have made you expose your false objectivity and where you truly stand. I'm satisfied..

You're funny

AdaojoTheUrchin:


Then you should have made it clear you were talking about Oyo, not many people care what happens there.

Next time, don't be verbose and unspecific in order to sway people.

This affects every state. You should know this?

AdaojoTheUrchin:


Now I have you where I want you. I know how you guy think.

You actually enjoy the fact that the core Northern Muslim states would never vote a Christian, but you come down to the educated south to sway people with your fake 'objectivity'..

Lukgaf, in 1993 Christian voted Muslim-muslim ticket. Can you in all honesty as even a seemingly educated muslim vote a Christian-Christian ticket, talk more of the Muslim conservatives in the core largely illiterate Muslim north? Forget taqqiya and say the truth.

Well what you said is not entire true sir. This post was actually motivated by Oyo politics. In my own opinion, I think Seyi Makinde should be re-elected in Oyo state but people think otherwise because he was alleged to be favouring Christians than Muslims. I hope you get me?

AdaojoTheUrchin:
Lukgaf, can you translate this to Hausa and send your brothers in the core Northern Muslim Nigeria?

I am sure you know I said this.

We should translate to all languages my brother
It's everywhere.
Among all tribes
Among the two notable religions and much common among our leaders and religion. This will continue to create hatred among us.

To develop as a nation, we don't need this!

I am of the opinion that when selecting a good leader in our country, we should consider their competency instead of their faith or ethnicity, especially in a multi-religious and multi-ethnic country like Nigeria.

Unfortunately, we do not often follow this principle, and I believe that this is one of the reasons why Africa is lagging behind. Do we ask for the faith of a doctor before we receive treatment? Do we consider faith when hiring a teacher to educate our children? In fact, many people were taught in school by teachers of different faiths, and some people even had teachers of other faiths who were the best teachers they ever had. We do not ask for the faith of a pilot before boarding a plane. So why should we consider the faith of a leader before voting for them in an "ideal" setting?

I am afraid that if we continue to appoint leaders based on faith rather than competence, we may fall into a "type 2 error."

However, I do not blame our people entirely. Our leaders are often unjust. Why should a leader appoint people to their cabinet based on religion rather than competency? Why would someone create a policy that would harm people of another religion? A good leader should be just and considerate to everyone, regardless of their faith. Why would a leader cite another university in their town when there is already a university there, and other towns do not have any? Is that not selfishness?

Our leaders should be just and realize that it is not fair to favor people from their own faith or tribe over others. I think there should be a policy that strictly punishes anyone who victimizes or discriminates against people based on their faith or ethnicity, especially in the public.

Without such policies, I am afraid that we may not be able to make progress. Many countries that we look up to give priority to competence and merit.

God bless Nigeria

This is laudable. Try and include CCTV also. Wish you the best in your re,-election

JAMB/UTME series episode 24 - Properties of lines and angles

In tonight's episode (episode 24), I explored the captivating world of Euclidean geometry. I provided a concise overview of geometry and its different types. I discussed lines, angles, and their properties. Furthermore, I demonstrated the application of these properties, such as interior, exterior, corresponding, opposite, supplementary, complementary, and conjugate angles etc, to solving some past questions


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_F9Zu4P9p4

Mtcheew. People who are not suppose to talk except when they want to visit dentists.

In a save society, I'll be arrested for spewing this

In our weekly review of the book, "The Islamic Etiquettes of Using the Telephone", we next today review Chapter 12 of the book.

Past review [urlhttps://www.nairaland.com/7583186/music-when-hold-importance-adhering]here[/url]:

The 11th chapter of the book discusses the etiquette of using someone else's phone. It advises the reader to avoid using other people's phones as much as possible, and if there is a need, to ask for permission in a polite manner. The chapter also cautions against seeking permission from someone who is known to be stingy or ill-tempered, as they may allow the use of their phone but feel annoyed about it.


Lessons that can be derived from the Chapter

Respect other people's property: Using someone else's phone without their permission is a violation of their property rights. We should always be mindful of other people's belongings and seek permission before using them.

Politeness is important: When asking for permission to use someone else's phone, it's important to do so in a polite manner. This shows respect for the other person and their property.

Consider the person's character: It's important to consider the character of the person you're asking permission from. If they have a reputation for being stingy or mean-spirited, it may be better to avoid asking them altogether.

Be mindful of the other person's feelings: Even if someone gives permission to use their phone, it's important to be mindful of their feelings. If they seem annoyed or uncomfortable, it's better to avoid using their phone and find another solution.

Responsibility comes with permission: If someone does give permission to use their phone, it's important to be responsible and take care of their property. We should return the phone in the same condition we received it and not use it for any unauthorized purposes.

This week, we will review the second hadith of the forty hadith of An-nawawih. For the past review, see here

The Hadith 2 is a comprehensive description of the religion and consists of three concepts of "Islam," "Iman," and "Ihsan." The Prophet describes "Islam" as the execution of Allah's ordinances, at least outwardly. "Iman," on the other hand, is correct and complete inner belief, which is necessarily proven by certain actions. In defining the pillars of each of the three concepts, it becomes evident that although the terms "Islam" and "Iman" are often used interchangeably, each of them is separate and distinct in itself. Besides the five pillars named here, "Islam" includes such visible actions as showing good manners, honesty in dealings, refraining from harmful behavior, advising others, etc. Among the actions and reactions induced by Iman are preference of Allah and His Messenger over every worldly matter, loving and hating others only for the cause of Allah, giving or withholding for His cause, directing all of one's efforts toward the approval of Allah, happiness at having done some good and sadness and remorse at having done something wrong, giving preference to other believers over oneself, concern about and aiding those in need, attentiveness at the mention of Allah and upon hearing the Qur’ān, reliance upon Allah in all affairs, satisfaction with what Allah has decreed, preference of worldly hardships over returning to disbelief, etc. The Hadith has been called "Umm us-Sunnah" just as Surah al-Fatihah is called "Umm al-Qur’an." Within it are included all categories of good deeds, both apparent and unapparent, and from it are derived the sciences of Shariah.

There are several lessons that can be derived from this Hadith, including:

The importance of understanding and practicing the religion in its entirety: This Hadith provides a comprehensive description of the religion of Islam, which includes the concepts of Islam, Iman, and Ihsan. It emphasizes the importance of understanding and practicing all three concepts to achieve the highest level of faith.

The importance of seeking knowledge: Jibril appeared to the Prophet (PBUH) to teach him about the religion of Islam. This highlights the importance of seeking knowledge and learning from those who are more knowledgeable in matters of religion.

The importance of good deeds: The Hadith emphasizes the importance of performing good deeds, both apparent and unapparent, as they are included in all categories of good deeds. It also highlights that a true believer should do good deeds for the sake of Allah and not for personal gain or acceptance within society.

The importance of faith and its role in one's actions: The Hadith distinguishes between Islam and Iman, emphasizing that a true believer's actions are motivated by faith and a desire to please Allah. It also highlights the importance of certain actions as proofs of one's faith.

The importance of belief in the pillars of Islam: The Hadith lists the six pillars of faith and emphasizes the importance of believing in them as a fundamental part of the religion of Islam.

Overall, this Hadith teaches the importance of understanding and practicing the religion of Islam in its entirety, seeking knowledge, performing good deeds for the sake of Allah, having true faith and belief in the pillars of Islam, and ultimately striving to please Allah in all actions and deeds.

Episode 40 - INVERSE OF A FUNCTION

In episode 40, I concluded program F10, which covered the topic of functions. Starting from frame 8 on page 272 of the book, I explained how to find the inverse of a function and gave examples of different ways functions can appear and how to find their inverses. I also discussed how to find the domain and range of a function algebraically. Furthermore, I covered the topic of the composition of functions and explained how to decompose them to find inverses of a function of functions.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iKjBUUMYzjY

The just concluded critical presidential election was an anatomy of religious discrimination and indoctrination in Nigeria. Well known that Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu is a Muslim, even called with a title of 'Alhaji'. At the same time, his wife is a conscious Christian, not only a Christ follower but a Redeem Pastor. Her gravity in christiandom ought to have erased a bitter discrimination against her husband for choosing Kashim Shettima as his running mate who is a Muslim from the North. All appeals and persuasions made to Christians to vote for Asiwaju were in vain because of different insinuating and indoctrinating sermons delivered in different churches across Nigeria to vote against Muslim-Muslim ticket.

Furthermore, the Yoruba Christians were even neglected Alhaji Ahmed Bola Tinubu and voted in en mass for Peter Obi of Labour Party because of being a Christian.

Clearably, if Pastor Oluremi Tinubu is considered as part of Christians to be respected, who is the whole half of Alhaji Bola Ahmed Tinubu including their children who are all Christians, they (the Christians) would have overwhelmingly voted for Ahmed Tinubu. The Lagos election result showed the gravity of hatred the Christians have against Muslims apart from tribal discrimination demonstrated by Igbos despite choosing Lagos as their London and Washington.

Notably, where the Christian candidate got high votes in the North are Christian dominated areas like Southern Kaduna, Plateau , Taraba and Nasarawa States and few other places in the North. It means that the bulk votes delivered from the North for Asiwaju were from the Muslims.

The Northern Muslims shunned two things to make Tinubu the President of Nigeria. First, they shunned tribal discrimination; second, they overlooked Pastor Oluremi Tinubu's status in Christianity. What they focused was one Nigeria and appreciation of Tinubu's political generousity and sagacity.

Inferrably, I believe if all Muslims in Nigeria had turned down Asiwaju like Christians did across the country, Tinubu would not have won the election convincingly and Pastor Oluremi Tinubu would not have become New First Lady in Nigeria today.
Therefore, the First Lady should belong to the forum that made her aim achievable as a recognition of good gesture to Islam. Meanwhile, Pastor Oluremi Tinubu as the New First Lady of Nigeria today should bow to Allah, the Almighty, as a pay back for achieving uncommon progress in life.

Your Excellency Ma, if where your husband belongs can offer you the golden opportunity of highest glory in life, you should not hesitate to embrace Islam and make it a balanced glory for the majority that Allah used to make it happen.

While congratulating Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the newly elected President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, we welcome First Lady Oluremi Tinubu to Islam, the religion that made it happen when others blocked the ways not to be realistic, despite uncountable benefits they have enjoined from you and your husband before the hot competition.

At times, Allah uses fabricated impossibilities by His creatures as a tool of possibilty of His own discission. Undoubtedly, Allah's decision shall always come to pass. On this note, I wish you a successful and prosperous administration for Nigeria and Africa in general.

Congratulations!

By: Dr. Tajudeen Abefe Oladejo

General Secretary, Ansarul Huda Islamic Organisation

Remember to join us tonight

It is important to recognize that there are certain things that are not meant to be ours by divine decree. If it is not written in our Qodar, nothing can change it except for prayer if it is in line with our Qodar. Allah, in His infinite wisdom, has a reason why He may not grant our requests. It could be that He has a better plan for us, or perhaps it may not be beneficial for us in this world and the hereafter.

Conversely, if something is meant to be ours, we will obtain it regardless of our efforts or any attempts to prevent us from having it.

Understanding these two principles can relieve us of unnecessary stress and anxiety. We will not rush or resort to immoral means to obtain what we desire. However, as humans, we can be impatient.

May Allah grant us patience and ease in all of our affairs.