Prof. Musbau Adewunmi Akanji

Each week, Professor Musbau Akanji shares a thoughtful Friday message rooted in faith, moral reflection, and purposeful living. These sermons are written to encourage spiritual growth, strengthen character, and promote compassion, discipline, and service within the community. They reflect his lifelong commitment not only to scholarship, but also to faith-based guidance and ethical leadership.

1. 12th January, 2018

We expend a lot of Fund, Energy & Emotion on construction of houses where we would live for short period of about 70 years (average life span in Nigeria is 52 years). We sparsely pay any attention to Construction and Furnishing of our Graves, where we shall live for thousands of years! Make your grave comfortable by paying attention to its construction while still alive! How? Worship Allah as He should be worshipped! Show kindness to less endowed creations of Allah! Jumah Mubarak.

2. 19th January, 2018

Shroud (cloth used to wrap dead bodies) has no pocket! Grave has no vault (boxes where you keep valuables)! Heaven & Hell has no Bank! Why then do some people amaze such stupendous wealth! If they even invest such fund, some people will derive their livelihood therefrom! But they won’t, they just keep it away and pretend that they are serving us! To Allah is our return (Q 20 v 55) and we shall give account (Q 5 v 100). Fear Allah in the affairs of this world. Jumah Mubarak.

3. 26th January, 2018

4. 2nd February, 2018

Red blood cells live for 120 days during which they travel 280kms through the body (average). Allah, the All Knowing, gives it the ability to transfer ‘foods’ from where it is abundant to wherever it is needed; and wastes from all over the body to the dustbin from where it will be expelled from the body. After 120days, the Red cells will die and new ones are produced. Who else can ensure such perfect order except Allah! Man in his folly, destroys his Red cells before 120days but cannot cause new ones to be produced. So, there is shortage, leading to inability to transfer food adequately to where it is needed and waste not fully evacuated from cells, leading to variety of pathological conditions. Thus leading to early death. Appreciate Allah by worshipping Him and obeying His Command on Halal ways of life. This will ensure blissful and productive life. Be kind to creatures of Allah who are less endowed. Jumah Mubarak.

5. 9th February, 2018

Resource control; Herdsmen; Farmers; Kidnappers; etc. everybody wants to control what is within his jurisdiction! Allah, the Creator of ALL things (living & non- living) Provides commodities FREE OF CHARGE to His Creations All over the worlds. These include essential commodities like Air (including Oxygen & Carbon dioxide) Rain, Sunlight, Life, etc. imagine if any of such is in control of Nigerians! More than 99% of humanity will be denied access. Let us demonstrate Love, Care, kindness to each other as thought by our Beloved Prophet (PBUH). If we worship Allah as He should be worshipped, we will realize the ephemeral nature of this Life and strive to be happy in the Hereafter. Jumah Mubarak.

6. 16th February, 2018

I was just wondering about man’s reaction to the slightest discomfort in our daily lives (lack of fuel, electricity, water, etc)! The sun (temp 6000oC) is 148 Million Km to earth’s surface (40oC). Allah Promised us that the Sun will be within ‘touching’ distance from our head on the day of Judgment. Even bones (hardest part of our body) will turn instantly to particles! Only Allah’s Mercy can Provide ‘shade’ on that day! Earn Allah’s Mercy by worshiping Him while still alive (Q6 v 155). Jumah Mubarak.

7. 23rd February, 2018

Lots of Poisons are produced in the body every moment of life, which if left unremoved would lead to death within hours. ALLAH, our Creator, Provided 2 Kidneys which remove such poisons. To do this, the kidneys remove 186 litres of water from our Blood per day by filtration. However, if left this way, human body will be dehydrated and death will result within 2hrs. ALLAH, the Ultimate, therefore Provides 116 Km of tubes (approx Ilorin – Ibadan or Abuja – Kaduna in distance), packaged into the 2 kidneys (1 million nephrons per kidney) which reabsorbs 99% of the filtered water into the blood stream; leaving only about 2 litres to be excreted. Is ALLAH not Magnificent and Perfect in His Creations! The least you can do is to show gratitude by Worshipping Allah, your Creator whole heartedly and showing kindness to other creations of Allah who are less fortunate than you! Jumah Mubarak.

8. 2nd March, 2018

Allah is Magnificent in Creation! He has not created anything without purpose (Q 3 v 191). The inside of the stomach produces gastric acid which when mixed with the toughest leather, will destroy such leather. However, Allah in His Mercy Provided Mucous membrane, a viscous physical barrier, like a blanket to cover the inside of the stomach, while a neutralizing agent (bicarbonate) is provided to neutralize the acid before it passes to the intestines that is not so protected. Is Allah not worthy of Worship (Q 1 v 3)! Show gratitude to your Maker by His Worship and by showing kindness to other creations of Allah that are less endowed. Jumah Mubarak.

9. 9th March, 2018

Spermatogenesis is the production of sperm by man and it takes place in the scrotum, which is suspended between the legs, outside the body. The production site lacks expected protection thereby. Allah, the All Knowing, Makes man to be producing millions and millions of sperm cells each day from about age 18 till over 100yrs, with the quantity and quality decreasing with age. Only very few of the sperm cells are ultimately used for reproduction. Man might wonder, why this high level of wastage! Allah, the Almighty, our Creator is Aware of our requirements (Q 3 v 191) since to Him is our return (Q 20 v 55). Worship Allah as He should be worshipped, part of which is showing kindness to Allah’s Creations, especially those less endowed than you. Jumah Mubarak.

10. 16th March, 2018

Oogenesis is the production of egg(s) by women and it takes place in the ovary, which is located inside the body where it is offered protection from hazards of outside environmental conditions. Allah, our Creator Made the ovary to be capable of producing 1 (sometimes 2) egg(s) per month from about age 16 till 50yrs (average). Therefore, for a whole lifetime, a woman can produce only limited number of eggs (max about 820). When you compare this to billions of sperm cells a male can produce per day, you will appreciate why Allah Protect the site of egg production than that of sperm (Q 3 v 191). Is Allah not worthy of being worshiped? Show gratitude! Worship Allah Always. Be kind to His creatures that are less endowed than you. Jumah Mubarak.

11 . 23rd March, 2018

Nigerian National Assembly is enmeshed in supremacy battle with the Federal Executive over the order of 2019 elections. Members are scheming to ensure that they are re- elected in 2019 to continue to hold the Nation hostage. They do not believe that affairs of man are ordered by Allah in all its ramifications. They do not believe that there is Allah in the first instance! Allah, the Almighty, Showed His Power briefly on Saturday, 17th March! Senator Ali Wakili slept on Friday normally, woke up on Saturday, slumped and died! All of us should bear in mind that Allah is He who Gives life and withdraws same as He wills (Q 67 v 2), the time of individual’s death is not known to anybody (Q 67 v 25 – 26). Is Allah not Magnificent in His Glory and Power! Start doing GOOD now as much as you can because you may not live till tomorrow! Jumah Mubarak.

12. 30th March, 2018

Allah, the Almighty, the Only Creator! He Created Sperm cell as an agent of reproduction in man. Allah also Created Penis as a vehicle for delivery of sperm cells to females. Allah also Caused removal of some waste products of metabolism with Urine. Sperm cells (life agent) and urine (poison) leave the body through the same route. Allah, the Only Creator, Ensures the “right of way” for sperm cells; when sperm cells are passing, urine will give way; when urine is passing, sperm cells will give way. In this manner, both of them will never meet! Is Allah not Magnificent in Creation! Show gratitude, worship Allah, be kind to ALL His Creations, including your body. Jumah Mubarak.

13. 16th April, 2018

There was a massive Armed Robbery invasion of Offa, Kwara State, Nigeria, yesterday, 5th April 2018 which resulted in the killing of scores of people. All those killed were at their normal places of work and trade, or, were just passing by! When they were leaving their homes earlier, they did not know that yesterday will be their last day on the surface of the earth! Allah, the Almighty has Told us that the knowledge of the hour of our death is known Only to Him (Q 67 v 25 – 26). Our consolation is that all those who were killed are candidates of Aljanat (Q 5 v 29 – 30 & 32). Worship Allah and do Good ALWAYS since death can come at ANY TIME. Sickness is not a prerequisite for death! May Allah console their relatives!

14. 13th April, 2018

Erythrocyte (Red blood cell) is used as a vehicle to transport Oxygen from the lungs to all cells of the body where it is needed. The same erythrocyte is used to transport Carbon dioxide (and carbon monoxide) from where they are produced in the cells to the lungs from where they are expelled from the body. Oxygen is compulsory life requirement; carbon dioxide (and monoxide) are poisons that should not stay in the body. Why is the same vehicle used in transporting both life sustaining and life poisoning materials! Alif Lam Mim! Only Allah Knows the reason for this! Allah, our Creator has not created anything without purpose (Q 3 v 191). Continue to worship Him to demonstrate your gratitude. Be kind to others less fortunate than you! Jumah Mubarak.

15. 20th April, 2018

Blood cells carrying food and/or waste products travel around the body covering a distance of about 250kms each day (approx. Ilorin – Lagos or Kaduna – Kano). This takes place daily throughout life, except in disease or sickness. This is one of the ways Allah, our Maker, keeps us alive. Is Allah not worthy of our worship! Show gratitude to your maker, worship Him Always. Be kind to other Creations of Allah who are less fortunate than you. Jumah Mubarak.

16. 27th April, 2018

The elite (rich people) eat a lot of animal proteins (meat) everyday as part of their food. Metabolism (digestion) of protein produces Urea which is very poisonous to the cells if not removed quickly. Allah, the Almighty, provides 186 litres of water everyday to dissolve the Urea produced and get it filtered (removed from body) by 2 kidneys. After filtration, Allah ensures that 99% of the water is reabsorbed by same kidneys, otherwise we will die of dehydration. Is Allah not Awesome and Worthy of our Worship and Gratitude! The older we get (after 40yrs), the more difficult it becomes to handle the above routine. Allah Has Commanded us to show kindness to the less fortunate of His Creations. Should we not therefore share our meat with our neighbours to reduce the labour of our kidneys! By doing this we are helping ourselves to live healthy life. Jumah Mubarak.

17. 4th May, 2018

The complexity of human make- up is completely beyond understanding. All human cells (except sex cells and red blood cells) are made up of 1 nucleus which contains 46 chromosomes, which in turn contains 3 billion nucleotides. If an alphabet is used to represent each nucleotide, it will cover 200 books of 500 pages each. If it is being read at the rate of 1 alphabet per second for 24 hrs a day, non- stop, it will take about 100 yrs to complete the reading of composition of 1 human being! Can you now appreciate the complexity of humans put together by Allah, the Almighty, our Maker! If the placement of any of the alphabets is tampered with, it will lead to various abnormalities as is being witnessed all around us today! Show gratitude to Allah, worship Him always. Be kind to less privileged creations of Allah around you. Jumah Mubarak.

18. 11th May, 2018

Ramadan, 1439AH is a few days away! May Allah count us among those who will observe the month. It is a general habit to overfeed ourselves during Sahur and Iftar! Note that Allah in His Mercy Gave us SMALL INTESTINE which is a slender tube located just after the stomach. It is 23feet (ave) long in adults and provides for absorption of 85% of digested food. When you overfeed, you will jam the absorptive surface of the small intestine. The intestine will be damaged and less food will be absorbed. Why don’t you give part of your food to those who cannot afford it! By so doing, you will be helping yourself to keep healthy. In addition, you will earn the Pleasure of Allah, your Creator. Ramadan Kareem in advance. Jumah Mubarak

19. 18th May, 2018

Allah, the Almighty Prescribed fasting as Mercy to His Creation. The food we eat takes 5 – 7hrs to be processed along our system. During this period, the body expends a lot of energy and stomach and intestine are subjected to trauma leading to some injury and damage. During Fasting, feeding is spaced for 14hrs (Sahur – Iftar) or 10hrs (Iftar – Sahur) which gives enough time for alimentary system to be repaired, serviced and be rested. Is Allah not Merciful in His Glory! Intensify your worship to show gratitude to your Creator! Show kindness to those less fortunate than you. May Allah Preserve us to enjoy the benefit of our Fasting. Ramadan Kareem & Jumah Mubarak.

20. 25th May, 2018

As 2019 approaches, it is becoming increasingly clear that most of our leaders do not believe there is Allah, talk less of day of judgment but they believe that when the heart beats, blood is circulated to the 100 trillion cells in the body connected by 1,050km of tubes packaged in our small body, without which life will cease. This they think is Nature and has nothing to do with Allah, the Lord of Creation. How then can they pity us? At any level of leadership you find yourself, fear Allah, the Ultimate Judge! Jumah Mubarak & Ramadan Kareem.

21. 1st June, 2018

Allah has made adult human stomach to be about the size of a tea cup but it can hold as much as 1.5 liters of food at full capacity. It receives and processes all our intakes and passes it to the intestine. All Praises are due to Allah who made the stomach to be so hard working to be able to handle our variety of consumption. Eat only food permissible by Allah and in moderate quantity to lessen the hardship of your stomach. Give remaining food to the less privileged. By so doing, you are helping yourself and earning Pleasure of Allah. Ramadan Kareem & Jumah Mubarak.

22. 8th June, 2018

Allah, the Almighty, the Owner of our lives. He demonstrated such Ownership on 3rd June, 2018 by recalling Justice Mustapha Akanbi, a former President of Court of Appeal and pioneer Chairman of ICPC. You need to see the crowd at the burial and spontaneous emotion displayed by mourners! The type of programme put in place daily by his family. May Allah Forgive his sins and Accept him into Aljanat Firdous. Our leaders should take example from his life and lifestyle. But most of them do not believe in Allah not to talk of day of judgment! They bestride the landscape as if they will live forever! Fear Allah because all of us will die (Q 20 v 55) and give account of our deeds (Q 67 v 2). Use this period of Ramadan to change your ways! Be kind to others who are less fortunate than you. Ramadan Kareen and Jumah Mubarak.

23. 15th June, 2018

The alternation of day and night, leading to weeks, and then months, and then years, is just one of the wonders Created by Allah, the Lord of the Universe. End of 1439AH Ramadan has reduced 1month from the time remaining for us before we meet Allah, our Creator. Continue the good work you were doing during Ramadan since we are not sure if we shall live to see the next Ramadan. Show kindness to other Creations of Allah who are less endowed than you. Eid and Jumah Mubarak.

24. 22nd June, 2018

A form of LUNATICS is that person that does not know that he would Die (Q 16 v 70) at an appointed time and that when he dies, he will NOT take anything with him and will account for his deeds to Allah, his Creator (Q 67 v 2). Most of our present leaders are LUNATICS. The activities and manipulations on the 2018 is another proof. They concentrated on what will benefit them alone at the expense of what will benefit the Masses. Their creed is SELF, SELF & SELF only. Allah Takes account of all that we do! They should Fear Allah and turn a new leaf. Jumah Mubarak.

25. 29th June, 2018

Humans are the greatest hypocrites! We do not see OXYGEN, but we believe it exists and even drew up the path of its movement around our body and its functions in cellular metabolism. Allah the Creator of Oxygen, Life itself and Death tells us that we SHALL die and then be brought back to life (Q 20 v 55). This we do not believe because although we have seen people die, we have not had the experience of seeing anybody brought back to life. We choose to believe man but not Allah who Created Man! Fear Allah and worship Him Always because there will be judgment day. Jumah Mubarak.

26. 6th July, 2018

Allah, the Almighty is Awesome in Creation. Human heart starts beating at 4 weeks after conception and continues without rest throughout life of individuals. At 70years, it would have beaten continuously for about 2.5 trillion (2,575,440,000) times. Death brings the beating to a stop. Who else could put such intricate arrangement in place except the Allah, our Creator! Worship Allah, obey His Commands, so as to find His Favour before your heart stops beating and you become a candidate for the grave. Jumah Mubarak

27. 13th July, 2018

APC; rAPC; nPDP; PDP; ADC; SDP; XYZ; CUPP; etc, etc! Our “leaders” are bestriding the surface of the earth as if they are the owners! Their primary purpose of moving from pillar to post is NOT to SERVE us. It is to have unrestricted access to our common resources, so they can continue to amass wealth at our expense. They are vehemently opposing regulations that will force them to explain source(s) of their stupendous wealth. They do not believe that they can die at anytime regardless of their ages and state of health (Q 7 v 34). Those amongst them that are still redeemable should change their ways and fear Allah so as to receive Allah’s Mercy (Q 5 v 100 & 6 v 155) Jumah Mubarak.

28. 20th July, 2018

The ways of Allah are truly beyond comprehension! Carbohydrate is the best and cheapest source of energy for humans. Some people can eat it several times a day without any problem, while some dare not eat it, even once (diabetes patients). It must be regulated in them otherwise it will cause their death! Why does Allah, our Maker Make carbohydrate a source of energy to some and a cause of death to others! Alif Lam Mim. Only Allah can bring about these variations so that we may give thanks to Him in whatever condition we find ourselves. Ask for Allah’s Mercy always. Jumah Mubarak

29. 27th July, 2018

When Anwar Sadat (one time President of Egypt) was shot at a parade ground during a public ceremony, he was rushed to the best hospital in Cairo and attended by the very best of Doctors. After series of operations to extract the bullets from his body, the Head Surgeon came out of the theatre and informed the waiting Nation and the world in the following words “Only Allah is immortal and will not die”. Prof Hashir Abdulssalam of University of Ilorin (better known as Mallam Hashir) answered the Call of Allah today. Mallam Hashir was (??) a godly man; he loved people and their progress. Love exudes from his inner being. He rejoices when others are making progress. He radiates contentment always. May Allah Forgive his sins and Accept him into Aljanat Firdous. Who is next (Q 67 v 25 – 26)? Those who are bestriding the surface of the earth as if they will never go beneath it should take heed and change their ways. We should all intensify our devotion to Allah and show kindness to those under us and the less endowed of Allah’s Creation. Jumah Mubarak.

30. 10th August, 2018

Over ALL things, Allah is competent. He is Aware of our intensions. They are numerous here, those who lack conscience, who do not believe in Allah, nor the ACTUALITY of the last day. We were gathered at the Prophet (PBUH) Mosque for Jumat prayers yesterday, and they were discussing political intrigues their Principals will visit on Nigeria soon. They were mostly sponsored by the gladiators on the Nigerian political scene, not to seek the Pleasure of Allah, but as payback for past and anticipated political support. Allah Knows them and their sponsors, and will give them appropriate justice both in this world and the hereafter. As for us, we will intensify our worship of Allah by doing what is right always and showing kindness to those who are less fortunate than us. Barka Jumah in arrears.

31. 17th August, 2018

Erythrocytes (Red Blood Cells) is an essential component of the living humans where it transfers oxygen from where it is abundant to wherever it is needed and carbon dioxide from all over the body to lungs from where it is expelled. As crucial as it is, erythrocyte has no nucleus, so it cannot reproduce itself. Allah, the All Knowing, our Creator, Assign that duty to the bone, which is a very hard tissues with a hollow interior (bone marrow), where about 20 Trillion (20,000,000,000) red cells are produced daily. The bone itself has no opening to allow the cells produced ‘get out’ to circulation. How does Allah ensure its getting out without being ‘crushed’! The ways of Allah, are truly beyond our understanding! The minimal expected from us is to appreciate Allah is by worshipping Him and obeying His Command Always, one of which is to be kind to creatures of Allah who are less endowed than us. Jumah Mubarak from Kaabah.

32. 24th August, 2018

The spectacle and atmosphere at the plains of mount Arafat on Monday, 20th August, 2018 and Muzdalifah overnight of 20th/21st is a mimic of what the day of judgment will look like! There were more than 2.3 Million people dressed the same way, two pieces of plain white, such that Kings, Royalties, Presidents of Countries, Heads of Governments, Professors, Judges, Governors, Cleaners, Drivers, Touts, etc, etc, were not distinguishable. They all slept on simple one- sided mats overnight at Muzdalifah. This is in conformity with the Sunnah of our beloved Prophet (PBUH). Any Muslim (in actual fact, anybody) that saw or watched the spectacle on TV would come to realize that the need of humans is minimal. You will come to the conclusion that those who amass wealth, especially public wealth, are simply mad. We should all change our ways and fear Allah’s judgment on a day of which there is no doubt. Be known by how many people you are able to assist in life. You don’t have to be rich to help others. There are always people who are worse than you. Show kindness so as to receive Mercy from Allah, your Creator, on the day of judgment. Jumah Mubarak.

33. 31st August, 2018

To give is worthier than to receive! No matter your station in life, there are hundreds (tens) in your neighborhood who are lower on the social ladder than you. Saudi citizens demonstrated this so well during the just concluded Hajj exercise. Temperature throughout the period oscillated between 42 and 460C (9am - 6pm) everyday. As rich citizens were distributing chilled bottled water and food in trucks to pilgrims, middle income earners were doing same in cartons. Low income earners were not left out, they were also doing the same thing, few bottles at a time! The common denominator was that most Saudi citizen are desirous of helping the pilgrims to cope with the extreme of temperatures. I pray Nigerians will learn that it is more rewarding to give from what they have to the less privileged. If this is constantly done, our society will radiate love and become more peaceful. Jumah Mubarak.

34. 7th September, 2018

There are some matters which should call our attention to the Greatness of Allah, as the Mastermind of the universe and all that it contains, but which we take for granted. After conception, the foetus (baby) spends average of 40 weeks in the uterus of the mother during which period it extracts all its food from the blood of the mother and passes its waste to the same place. This process is controlled by Allah, our Creator and completely independent of the mother. Imagine if such crucial process is controlled by man, especially Nigerian politician, then there will be discrimination depending on the political party card the parents are carrying. Is this not enough to call our attention to the need to always rely on Allah as our Provider! and worship Him Always! Show kindness to those who are less endowed than you, it is part of worship. Jumah Mubarak.

35. 14th September, 2018

Temperature in Makkah during the just concluded Hajj period was 42 – 46oC from about 9am till about 5.30pm daily. You can see the pilgrims scouting for cold water and possible shade everywhere! The Sun is said to be 148million Km from earth’s surface with a temperature of 6000oC. Allah Promised us that the Sun will be brought to within our ‘touching’ distance from our head on the day of Judgment. Imagine what the state of man will be on that day! Only Allah’s Mercy can Provide ‘shade’ and succor on that day! To qualify for Allah’s Mercy, you have to worship Him while still alive (Q 6 v 155). Part of worship is to show kindness to Allah’s Creations, especially those who are less endowed than you. Jumah Mubarak.

36. 21st September, 2018

TIME and TIMELESSNESS! Time is when you have 24hrs a day, and Timelessness is when Thousands of years will be like an hour. Time is when we have opportunity to worship Allah before we are recalled by Him so as to prepare for Timelessness when we shall be in our Graves for thousands of years pending judgment. Time of our recall is not dependent on age and our riches or lack of it. It is known Only to Allah, our Maker (Q 7 v 34). Intensify Allah’s worship while you have Time before the descent of Timelessness when there will no longer be the opportunity. Extend your benevolence to those below you, starting from your neighbours. Jumah Mubarak.

37. 28th September, 2018

All around us are things that will cause us to be angry! Consider how our leaders are treating us, stealing our commonwealth to take care of their nuclear family and keeping the rest in European vaults. Now that election is around the corner, they are bringing out part of what they stole to invest in bribing us so they could be elected to steal more! But we should not despair. Anger is often more hurtful than the injury that caused it. It destroys the body slowly. When you are angry, 72 muscles on your face are engaged to frown which utilizes lots of energy that can otherwise be put to better use. However, when you smile, only 14 of the muscles are engaged and a lot of energy is saved. Is it then not more rewarding to smile than express anger? Don’t let the corrosive, draining effect of grudges and anger drag you down. No wonder, our Beloved Prophet (PBUH) advised us that “smile is a form of charity”. Smile, even in the face of adversity. Jumah Mubarak.

38. 5th October, 2018

The ways of Allah, our Creator, is unexplainable! A lunatic will eat food and drink water from any source and no harm will befall him. He will be bitten by mosquitoes constantly, no malaria, no fever, no hospitalization! If a normal person is exposed to the same condition, he will land in hospital within hours or even die in the process. Yet the digestive system of man is essentially the same, whether normal or mad. What then is responsible for this adaptation in lunatics? Alif Lam Mim. Only Allah, the Creator of ALL life forms can supply the answer. Worship Allah ALWAYS to show appreciation for your condition. Jumah Mubarak.

39. 12th October, 2018

The ways of Allah is beyond understanding! Human life depends on Oxygen without which it will die. The same oxygen is a waste product from Green Plants, which must be quickly eliminated so as not to cause its death. How is it that as sophisticated as humans are, they depend on WASTE product from green plants for their existence? Alif Lam Mim. Only Allah that Creates ALL life Forms Knows the answer. Allah does not Create anything without purpose. Worship Allah ALWAYS to show appreciation for His Mercy on you. Jumah Mubarak.

40. 19th October, 2018

Gestation period (period between fertilization of egg and birth of baby) is Minutes in Viruses, Hours in Cells, 14 days in Mouse, 21 days in Rats, 27 days in Rabbits, 28 days in Chickens, 150 days in Goats, 280 days in Humans, 283 days in Cows, and 650 days in Elephants. In each case, a complete and functional progeny (baby) is produced. Is Allah that Orders these not worthy of being worshiped? Worship Allah on all your days on earth because it will be too late after death! Part of worship is to show kindness to Allah’s Creations. Jumah Mubarak.

41. 26th October, 2018

Allah, the Almighty, our Creator. He decreed that Oxygen must get to ALL parts of our body to serve as elixir of life. To ensure this, Allah provides IRON, which is safely locked in heamoglobin which is contained in the Red Blood cell. In order not to leave anything to chance, Allah Provides IRON to mankind DIRECTLY from Himself (Q 57 v 25). Is Allah not Magnificent in His Glory! and Kind to His Creations! Reciprocate Allah’s Kindness by being kind to other creations of Allah who are lower than you in provision. Realize that whatever is given to you is not for you alone. Spread your intellect, your money, your time etc to others. By doing so, Allah will increase His Provision for you. Jumah Mubarak.

42. 2nd November, 2018

At the moment of fertilization of egg that became us, Allah, our Creator, Decreed our “Ayat” (trajectory of our lives, that is, all the roads we will tread throughout our life). Our journey through life, and when such journey will come to an end (Q 67 v 25 – 26) is known by Allah alone. It can be 1 day, it can be 100 years! THERE IS NO UNTIMELY OR PREMATURE DEATH! We will die only when we have completed our assignment on earth. So, let it be for Mallam Ibrahim Magana, Deputy Registrar, Federal University of Technology, Minna, who completed his assignment on earth and answered the call of his Maker on 31/10/2018. May Allah forgive his sins and accept him into Aljanat Firdous.

43. 9th November, 2018

The brain is the core of the Central Nervous System from where the whole body is controlled. This is connected with Nerves to all organs of the body where it forms junctions and connected to tens of millions of cells all over the body. If all the nerves of the body are connected end to end, we will end up with thousands of kilometers of nerves in a single individual. As complex as this is, a signal meant for the kidney will never be delivered to the liver. That meant for the eyes will never go to the ear. When you consider what happens with Mobile Telephone signals, you will appreciate that Allah’s Order is Perfection and can NEVER be wrong. Is it then too much for you to show appreciation by worshipping Allah, the Lord of Creation! Part of Allah’s worship is to Show kindness to other creations of Allah that are less endowed than you. Jumah Mubarak.

44. 16th November, 2018

I have been thinking for sometimes now on the revelation about the contents of Du Pond in Jos South Local Government Area, Plateau State, Nigeria! The inhumanity of man to fellow man, vividly demonstrated by natives of the village! People were murdered for just passing through their territory without prior notice. It simply means anybody can just DIE at any time! Sickness is not a prerequisite for death! The implication of this is that we must all be prepared for death at all times. Allah, the Almighty, our Creator has Told us that the knowledge of the hour of our death is known Only to Him (Q 67 v 26). Worship Allah and do Good ALWAYS so as to please Allah, since death can come at ANY TIME. May Allah console the relatives of those murdered! Jumah Mubarak.

45. 23rd November, 2018

Our hearts pump the 6 litres of blood in the body constantly and ensures that the blood cells travel through the remote corners of our body several times daily, making a distance of about 250kms a day (equivalent to Ilorin – Lagos; Kaduna – Kano or Asaba – Port Harcourt). In doing this, foods and useful materials are taken to the remotest parts of the body needing them and waste products are evacuated to where they will be sent out of the body. Who else can ensure such complexity except Allah, our Creator! Does Allah not deserve our COMPLETE devotion and worship? Worship Allah Always, be kind to other creations of Allah, so as to receive Allah’s Mercy. Jumah Mubarak.

46. 30th November, 2018

The State Governments are behaving as if Nigeria would collapse if least paid workers are given N30,000 per month as salary! If there is no deduction (which is impossible), such worker will earn N360,000 per year which translates to N10,800,000 in 30 years before retiring. However a Senator earns above N13,000,000 in just one month and the economy did not collapse! Both of them patronizes same market, breath the same air and goes to same toilet! Our leaders should fear Allah because all of us will retire to similar graves, where there is no air conditioner, not even fan. Show mercy to the less fortunate creatures of Allah, so that you too will receive mercy. Jumah Mubarak.

47. 7th December, 2018

Allah, the Creator of ALL life forms has provided His creations with instruments with which to function effectively. He created brain cells to be very soft but because of its delicate work, encased it in very hard skull; kidney is provided with long tubes for absorption; liver is provided with extensive blood supply to evacuate metabolites; erythrocyte has heamoglobin to transport oxygen from lungs to various parts of the body; leukocytes has destructive enzymes (solders) to fight invaders; etc. Is Allah not worthy of worship!

48. 14th December, 2018

Cell is the unit of life in all living organisms. The process of cell division takes place in virus every one- tenth of a second; in house fly, it takes 10mins; in gold fish, it is 20mins; in human, it takes 12hrs. In each case, it is a complete process giving rise to daughter cells. So lower forms of life are more efficient than humans! What then is the basis of man’s arrogance? Arrogance is the first step towards self- destruction. Worship Allah every time with all your activities, so as to receive His Mercy. Show kindness to your other Creations of Allah. Jumah Mubarak

49. 21st December, 2018

During mating, about 300 million sperm cells are released by men. The sperm cells that result in male children are fast, likes heat, have low food reserve and live for about 24hrs. The ones that result in females are slow, hates heat, have large food reserve and can live for up to 72hrs. During one mating, about 150millions of each type are released but ONLY ONE (2 for non- identical twins) is needed for fertilization. Science had tried to influence the choice of particular sperm cell type by varying the environment where fertilization takes place without significant success! Who else except Allah the Owner of creation can influence the choice from such large pool. Allah is He that makes you what you are. Leave your affairs to Allah who is the Decider of our affairs. Worship Allah ALWAYS and you will find His Pleasure. Jumah Mubarak.

50. 28th December, 2018

Allah, the Master Creator! He made various parts of our body in pairs; these include, eyes, ears, hands, breasts, legs, kidneys, scrotum, ovaries, etc. Allah also made some organs single; these include, head, mouth, penis, vagina, stomach, heart, etc. Why did Allah make some parts double and some single? It is definitely not related to the intensity of the work such organs do, otherwise head will be up to ten for housing the brain which serves as the control centre of the whole body! Alif Lam Mim! Allah alone knows why He does whatever He does! Is it not then reasonable that we resign our fate to Allah, as our ultimate Decider? Worship Allah always to qualify for His favour. Jumah Mubarak.

51. 4th January, 2019

Tongue is the gatekeeper of the digestive system. Nothing passes into the body without getting in touch with the tongue. This made the tongue to be subjected to a lot of injury on constant basis daily which if not repaired, will result in impairment of its functions with attendant negative consequence on the whole body. Allah, our Creator, in His Mercy has made the tongue to be the FASTEST SELF- HEALING part of the human body following injury! Is Allah not Merciful to us, His Creation! Reciprocate Allah’s Mercy by showing kindness to other Creations of Allah that require your assistance. Jumah Mubarak

52. 11th January, 2019

Still on the Tongue: Without tongue, swallowing of food is impossible. Without swallowing, food cannot get to stomach where it will be digested and be useful to the body. Without food, body cannot function optimally. Without functioning, the body will slowly die. Are you the architect of all these? All Praises are due Only to Allah, our Maker, who has composed our body as He deemed fit and located the tongue at the entrance of the digestive system. Show gratitude by worshiping Allah ALWAYS. Part of worship is showing kindness to ALL Allah’s Creations, especially those less fortunate than you. Jumah Mubarak.

53. 25th January, 2019

Indeed man is in a pitiful condition! He lives in pride and arrogance, forgetting the fact that he was created (for a purpose) and will one day die and give account of his deeds to Allah (Q 20 v 55). He becomes attached to the illusive ‘enjoyment’ of this world which is indeed insignificant in the sight of Allah. After death, he will be hidden in a tiny corner of this of this earth, away from ALL he betrayed his soul for! “evil and good are not even though the plenty of evil attract thee” (Q 5 v 100). Be always straight forward in whatever you say (Q 33 v 70). Jumah Mubarak.

54. 1st February, 2019

Radioactive dating of archeological evidence showed the earth to be created about 1million years ago. The first man was created about 6,000yrs ago. Allah the Creator of Heaven and Earth and ALL that are within them, told us that He will give judgment for ALL His Creations on the same day. Nobody knows when this will be (Q 20 v 55; 67 v 24 - 26). It therefore means that all who came to the world thousands of years ago are still in the GRAVE, awaiting the judgment day. Engage in doing plenty of good so that your stay in the grave for indeterminate thousands of years will be with ‘comfort’. Jumah Mubarak.

55. 8th February, 2019

There is frenzy all over Nigeria on the forth coming general elections due to take place in the next few days. The gladiators are bestriding the landscape as if they are the owners, promising us what they know they DO NOT intend to do. The primary purpose of majority of them in moving from pillar to post is NOT to SERVE us (Q 67 v 13). It is to have unrestricted access to our common resources, so they can continue to amass wealth that will outlast their several generations, at our expense. They do not believe in Allah not to talk of day of accountability! Have you not noticed how Allah deals with their family even in their lifetimes! Only FEW of them believe in Allah as the Ultimate of ALL things (Q 67 v 1). Those amongst them who eventually win should fear Allah so as to receive His Mercy (Q 5 v 100) Jumah Mubarak.

56. 15th February, 2019

Nigerians are going to the polls to elect their President and National Assembly members in the next 24hours. All indications during the electioneering campaign period showed Nigerians to be an unserious nation. Otherwise how do you explain a situation where we have more than 50 Presidential candidates, some of whom never had any experience of leadership at any level (including Primary School). Nigerians know them by their records, but because we are godless as a Nation, we overlook basic requirements of leadership and go for extraneous factors. Allah is Watching ALL of us. Our ‘leaders’ and ourselves will be called upon to account for our deeds (Q 20 v 55). Fear Allah and do what is right in choosing our President and NASS members. This will ensure that for the next 4 years, our nation will be set on the path of rectitude. Jumah Mubarak

57. 22nd February, 2019

Those who are discerning young men in 1966 will recollect the beating of drums of war following the first Military Coup of January that year. This scenario has always been re- enacted at any important junction of our National development. The struggle had always been between Godly and godless tendencies. We as a nation specialize in prayers without Godliness, thinking that Allah can be deceived. We are quick to retort that Allah loves Nigeria without reciprocity of our loving Allah. Some of our political ‘leaders’ go from one divergent prayer house to another because they don’t believe in Allah that they profess. Fear Allah, the Creator of that which you prefer to worship. Show kindness that is within your means to the less endowed members of your society. This will ensure your receiving Mercy from your Creator. Political power is temporal. Allah’s Mercy is everlasting. Open your eyes as you go to vote tomorrow. Vote only for those who fear Allah. Jumah Mubarak

58. 1st March, 2019

Allah, the Lord of the worlds, our Creator. Nigeria and Nigerians experienced Allah’s Mercy this past week. Very few people expected the Presidential and National Assembly elections to be this peaceful. What with the so- called ‘men of god’, using their privileged positions to preach hatred, and incite one section against the other! The so- called international community, especially Non- Africans, were expecting mayhem to descend on the nation, with us killing ourselves, so that they can send aids and ammunitions. What the election showed in almost all cases was that the electorates voted for people they feel they can trust! This is an opportunity for re- birth for most of us! If we fear Allah as He should be feared, our affairs will be good in this world and in the hereafter. Jumah Mubarak .

59. 15th March, 2019

The 2019 elections in Nigeria taught us several lessons, foremost of which is the place of INTEGRITY and ACCOUNTABILITY (real or imagined) in the life of a Nation. It showed that people are watching their leaders and are prepared to reward them at appropriate times (see Federal and States like Kano, Katsina, Bauchi, Oyo, Ogun, Kwara, Lagos, Ondo, etc). By the time we undergo 2 or 3 more election cycles, Only those with modicum of integrity and who are accountable to the electorates will be electable regardless of their stolen wealth and riches (Q 5 v 100). President Buhari has succeeded in laying worthwhile examples for the Nation. Islam has always emphasized the necessity for integrity in the affairs of man. All of us, the leaders and the led, should strive to obey Allah (Q 67 v 24), so as to build an enduring Society where the high will take care of the low; those who have will look after those who don’t. This is the only way to guarantee peace and prosperity. Jumah Mubarak.

60. 22nd March, 2019

Are you in doubt that there will be life after death? Look at the farm! When you plant any crop, it first ‘dies’. When water is supplied to the ‘dead’ plant, it starts to sprout and then germinate into a new plant of the same type! That is how we shall all regenerate to account for our deeds while in this world. Do good always, show kindness to those who are less fortunate than you, so that your account book will be positively rewarding. Fear the day when you will be returned to Allah, your Maker (Q 2 v 281). Jumah Mubarak.

61. 29th March, 2019

On Friday 16th March, 2019, a gunman stormed a Mosque in New Zealand, as the Imam was delivering the Khutubah. He prepared very well for the genocidal attack because he took his time, fixed a video camera on his head to stream his activity life on social media, real time. He used a long rifle not a pistol. He parked his van opposite the mosque and strolled into the mosque to murder 49 worshippers. The operation lasted for about 30mins before the Security Forces effected his arrest. He was taken into custody and charged for murder. The reports in the traditional media was scanty as if the event was just a mishap. Imagine if it is the other way round. If a Muslim had attacked Christians at worship, the report will be something like ‘Islamic fundamentalist has waged war on the world; Jihadists want to Islamize the world; ….’. Then there will be travel ban on some selected Muslim nations. A murderer is a murderer, whether Muslim or Christian. Until and unless we take humanity as ONE, the World will remain polarized and unsafe. We should all learn from the lessons taught by our beloved Prophet (PBUH) on how to deal with citizen in a multi- religious society. Jumah Mubarak

62. 5th April, 2019

Villagers are qualitatively healthier than city dwellers. This is because villagers are surrounded by trees and vegetations that provide abundant life gas, Oxygen and remove human waste, Carbon (IV) Oxide (Carbon Dioxide). In most cities, trees and vegetations had been destroyed to pave way for variety of Factories which in turn produce toxic wastes in the name of development. No wonder, there are variety of pathological conditions affecting city dwellers which were hitherto unknown to our society. Embrace nature, plant trees and flowers in your surroundings and you will be moving towards what Allah, your Maker intends for you. You will also be helping humanity. Jumah Mubarak.

63. 12th April, 2019

Allah, the Master Builder, our Creator. He Created man and gave him mouth to take in food; digestive system to process the food to separate good from bad; the small intestine to absorb good part; the anus to pass out the bad part; the blood to spread the good part to where needed; the liver to further breakdown consumed items to remove dangers; the kidney to constantly purify blood and the brain to coordinate and regulate all the above. Do you think Allah did all these for fun? Allah, our Creator has not created anything without purpose (Q 3 v 191). Is it not then reasonable that we Worship Allah always to qualify for more of His favour! Show gratitude by being kind to those who are not as fortunate as you, Worship Allah at ALL times. Jumah Mubarak.

64. 19th April, 2019

A recent report showed a woman who was delivered of twin, the 2 children fathered by different men. The lady confessed upon interrogation to have copulated with 2 different men within 48hrs. Knowing that the first man delivered about 300 million sperm cells, half of which can survive for 72hrs, why does it take the second man’s sperm cell to fertilize the egg that became the second baby! Alif Lam Mim. The way of Allah is truly beyond comprehension and understanding! Worship Allah Always in order to qualify for His Mercy (Q 9 v 18). Be kind to those who are less fortunate than you. Kindness is the only language which the deaf can hear and the blind could see. Jumah Mubarak.

65. 26th April, 2019

There are many drugs in the market, both orthodox and traditional; some genuine, some fake that claims to be able to effect cure of variety of human ailments, including ability to induce sleep for as many hours as may be desired. However, NONE of these drugs has been claimed to be able to guarantee your waking up. Only Allah the Lord of Mercy who created you can ensure that you wake up. Fear Allah as He should be feared. Worship Him ALWAYS. Show love and kindness to your neighbour so as to receive Allah’s Mercy. Jumah Mubarak.

66. 3rd May, 2019

Fasting is not abstinence (keeping away) from foods and drinks from dawn to dusk and then ‘bombarding’ the stomach with excess food at iftar (time for breaking of Fast). It is rather resting the digestive system from routine daily overwork to maintain its wellbeing. Be moderate with food consumption when you break your Fast this coming Ramadan period. Give some to those who don’t have. I wish you metabolic benefit of Ramadan. Jumah Mubarak.

67. 10th May, 2019

Digestion of food in humans is a very difficult job that requires expenditure of a lot of energy, and effect wear and tear on the digestive system. It is easiest with carbohydrates and most difficult with fats. After age 40yrs, it becomes very tasking and wears the body down easily. Allah in His Mercy and Benevolence provides 14hours of compulsory rest daily for the digestive system during Ramadan (5am to 7pm). This allows necessary repairs of damaged parts and accounts for the state of our better well- being during the month. Show gratitude to Allah. Worship Him Always and show kindness to less fortunate of His creations. Ramadan and Jumah Mubarak.

68. 17th May, 2019

Women (our mothers, wives, sisters, daughters) are in their BEST month. They get Baraka like men for Fasting, reading Qur’an, Tahjud, acts of Sadaka and other acts of kindness, etc. They however get EXTRA for cooking Sahur when men are sleeping and for preparing Iftar when men are busy studying their watches waiting for sunset to break Fast. Aren’t women Special Creation of Allah? I am jealous. Ramadan Kareem & Jumah Mubarak

69. 24th May, 2019

Still for women! Women are SELFLESS. They SACRIFICE for communal good, to increase the world’s population, so that human race will not go to extinction! They carry pregnancy for 40wks during which time they share their food with and collect waste from the baby (foetus). They continue to share their food when the infant is born through breast feeding. To crown these, they minimize waste by producing only about 500 eggs in a life time (when men produce billions of sperm cells). May Allah Continue to Bless our women and men for supporting the women! Ramadan and Jumah Mubarak.

70. 31st May, 2019

Don’t you notice that vehicles perform better after servicing? Ramadan, a month set aside by Allah, our Maker, to service our soul and body, ensures that our whole system is cleaned of rubbish acquired over the previous one year and thereafter rejuvenated. That month is nearing completion for this year. Desist from actions and behavior that will wreck your body and soul before the next service period. Fear Allah, your Creator, to whom you will give account of your life and living! Jumah Mubarak and Happy Sallah in advance.

71. 7th June, 2019

The rising of the sun and its setting; the appearance of the moon and its disappearance; resulting in alternation of day and night which leads to weeks, and then months and then years, are some of the signs created by Allah, the Lord Creation, the Owner of the Universe! End of 1440 AH Ramadan has reduced the time remaining for us before we meet Allah, our Creator, by one month. Continue the very good work you were doing throughout the period of Ramadan since we are not sure if we shall be alive to see and take part in the next Ramadan (Q 67 v 26). Continue the spirit of helping the needy which you perfected during the last month, so you may receive Allah’s Pleasure. Jumah Mubarak.

72. 14th June, 2019

So Ramadan 1440AH is gone! Gastronomic discipline which involves eating responsibly, is gone with it. Welcome dietary indulgence and carelessness in food and feed consumption! Welcome associated pathological health and social problems. Our beloved Prophet (PBUH) in his kindness, recommends fasting at least 2days a week. This cleans and takes care of the indiscipline of the other 5days in the week. Fear Allah and obey the Prophet. It is far better for you, only if you know. Jumah Mubarak.

73. 21st June, 2019

Science which has transformed the material world gives man the power of transforming himself. Life which is composed of individual living cells are formed of precisely the same chemical atoms as non- living matter; carbon, oxygen, hydrogen, nitrogen, phosphorus, sulphur, etc, etc. What makes the difference that results in some living and others non- living can ONLY be provided by Allah, the God of Creation! Is there therefore any doubt about God, the Creator of the heavens and earth (Q 14 v 10)?. Worship Allah ALWAYS to show gratitude for being living as opposed to non- living thing! Show mercy towards those around you so that you may receive mercy from Allah. Jumah Mubarak.

74. 28th June, 2019

Allah, the Almighty Created TIME so that we could appreciate TIMELESSNESS. Prophet Adam (AS) died more than 6,000yrs ago. Allah Promised to Give judgment on the SAME day for ALL His Creations. This implies therefore that ALL those that died in the past more than 6,000yrs, including those of us who will die later, will be in the graves awaiting judgment for a very long time. Prepare for the period when TIME will have no meaning, dissolving into TIMELESSNESS. Worship Allah NOW and ALL DAYS until you die. Show kindness to those who are not as fortunate as you. This is the ONLY guaranty that will ensure your comfort in the grave while awaiting judgment. Jumah Mubarak.

75. 5th July, 2019

Allah is Magnificent in Creation! He has not created anything without purpose (Q 3 v 191). Allah told us severally to look at the sky and the earth and see some of those things He has created, perhaps, we will have some appreciation of His work. I was in Lagos on Wed 3rd July, 2019. Maghrib was at 7.02pm, Ishai at 8.20pm and Subhi the following day at 5.25am. On the same earth, I moved to Malton, UK on Friday, 5th, and Maghrib was at 9.35pm, Ishai at 10.55pm while Subhi the following day is at 3.15am! The deduction here is that, whereas, between Ishai and Subhi the following day, there is a space of about 9hrs in Nigeria, it is only about 4hrs in UK, both countries been on same planet earth! This is how Allah, the Creator of the heavens and earth has ordered His creations. Worship Allah every time and show understanding and kindness to His other Creations as a sign of appreciation for your creation. Jumah Mubarak.

76. 12th July, 2019

SCIENCE is a very exciting enterprise; it teaches us about LIFE, how to make the best of it, how to live a productive life, how to deal with diseases and that we will definitely come to the end of life and DIE. ISLAM on the other hand, is very definitive (Q 6 v 155). It teaches us about inevitability of DEATH (Q 20 v 55) and how to have the best of Life after Death. If we rely on Islam as much as we rely on Science, we are sure to have a COMFORTABLE Life after Death, which will last for Eternity. One simple way is to worship Allah as He should be worshipped (Q 9 v 18) and show love to other Creations of Allah who are below us in provision. Jumah Mubarak.

77. 26th July, 2019

Are there no Nationalists in Nigeria again! There is so much disease of distrust and hatred in the society. Every tribe is suspicious of the other tribe. The problem is more with the elites who are working on the emotions of the ‘ordinary’ people to gain political advantage which at best will be temporary. Hatred is a disease that negatively affects the proper functioning of body’s cellular systems. No drug can reach the innermost recess of the heart where the disease is resident. Our beloved Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) has recommended the following ‘medicine’ as cure- all for such ailments: Love, Patience, Kindness, Courage & Altruism. Nigerians should try them and we will all live healthier life and our society will progress. We must show love to our neighbours. Jumah Mubarak.

78. 2nd August, 2019

What is UNTIMELY DEATH? It is Allah who Creates life (Q 67 v 2) and determines when it will end (Q 76 v 26)! Prophet Noah (AS) lived for 1,050 years; Prophet Isah (Jesus; AS) for 33 years and Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) for 63 years. All of them completed the work designed for them by Allah, their Creator, before they were recalled. All of us will ONLY be recalled when we have fulfilled the purpose of our creation, neither a moment before nor after (Q 7 v 34). Therefore, there is nothing like ‘untimely death’. Since nobody knows when he/she will be recalled by our Creator, the ONLY way out is to do good work every moment while alive so that when the end comes, we will enjoy the loneliness of our graves (Q 6 v 155). Show kindness to creatures of Allah who are less endowed than you. May Allah Forgive the sins and imperfections of Dr Muftau Olatinwo (former Rector, Federal Polytechnic, Offa) and Accept him into Aljanat Firdous. Jumah Mubarak.

79. 9th August, 2019

My duty tour as Vice- Chancellor afforded me the opportunity to travel the world. I have seen various homes and hotel rooms in many places around the world! One thing that struck me in those places is the use of SPACE! In the developed world, rooms are small, just enough to accommodate the necessities needed in such a room. Come to underdeveloped nations (Nigeria as case study), the rooms are EXTRA LARGE, one room is enough to accommodate the contents of 3 or 4 rooms of same utility. A typical bedroom is large to accommodate a volley ball court! The grave is a lesson in futility of man’s extravagance. It is just big enough to accommodate the occupant. And that is where we shall ALL live for thousands of years! Ensure a convenient grave by working to make enough provisions for it while still alive. How? Good Character, Kindness to others, Spending in the course of Allah etc, etc and all that your conscience tells you is good. Jumah Mubarak

80. 16th August, 2019

Flatus (‘iso’ in Yoruba; the gas that comes out of the anus) can be very offensive and cause disgrace, especially when it comes out unsolicited in public. But when it refuses to come out regularly or is not produced by humans, it signifies a very serious metabolic disorder and a lot of money is expended to encourage it to come. Why did Allah the ALL KNOWING, use an offensive product as an indication of our wellness! Alif Lam Mim. Allah Does whatever Pleases Him and He is the ONLY Creator (Q 6 v 2). Submit yourself TOTALLY to Allah’s Will (do we have any choice?). Show gratitude to your Creator by being kind to those who are under your care and the less privileged. Jumah Mubarak.

81. 23rd August, 2019

Knowledge is one of the attributes created by Allah that drives generations after generations and will continue to be so until the end of Time. But as observed by Sheik Muyideen Hussein (Chief Imam, Offa, Nigeria) recently, the greatest limitation of knowledge (of any kind) is that it is not heritable. When one dies, any knowledge acquired by him is interred (buried) with his body. Therefore, for knowledge to be useful and beneficial to humanity, it must be used positively and impacted on others while one is still alive. Positive use of knowledge will Please Allah and intercede for him on the day of judgment. Fear Allah, show kindness to His other Creations, per chance, you may receive His Mercy. Jumah Mubarak.

82. 30th August, 2019

Allah the Lord of Creation has Made the bone to be dynamic and capable of repairing itself. It slowly grows and become stronger as the load on it increases with age. The strength it provides the body is stronger than that provided by the strongest reinforced concrete. It has hollow interior inside which millions of Red Blood Cells are produced daily in adults. Those Red Cells are responsible for transport of oxygen and waste products in and out of organs respectively. How do these red cells get out of the bones that have no opening into the blood vessels without being crushed! Alif Lam Mim. Allah Creates whatever He wishes and such is the best (Q 3 v 191). Praise Allah and worship Him ALWAYS. Show kindness to other creations of Allah that are less endowed than you. Jumah Mubarak & Happy New Year, 1441AH.

83. 6th September, 2019

Oxygen is the ‘engine oil’ of life. Without oxygen, human cells would die and life itself will perish. The same oxygen can also serve as a mutagen (agent that damage the thread that controls inheritance and life itself) in the same cell. Why is it that an essential requirement of life like oxygen can also serve as poison to continuity of same life! Alif Lam Mim. Allah the Almighty is aware of His Creations and does not make mistake. You do not find in the creation of the Most Merciful any inconsistency (Q 67 v 3). Obey Allah’s command and leave all your affairs for Him. Worship Allah Always to qualify for His Mercy. Be kind to the less endowed in your neighbourhood. Jumah Mubarak.

84. 13th September, 2019

The Heart is soft and size of your fist. It single- handedly pumps blood through about 1,050km of tubes (about distance between Lagos and Kano by road) touching ALL parts of the body. On the other hand, to make ALL parts of the same body firm, Allah Created 206 Bones which are hard and are of variety of sizes. How does ONE soft Heart service the whole body which is serviced by 206 hard Bones? Alif Lam Mim! ALLAH is indeed Awesome in Creation and Only Him Knows why He does whatever He does (Q 3 v 191). We must continue to worship Allah with all our might so as to receive His Mercy (Q5 v 100; 6 v 155). Part of worship is to be kind to all manners of Allah’s Creation. Jumah Mubarak.

85. 20th September, 2019

One of the usual ways we demonstrate affluence in our society is to eat animal protein (meat) far in excess of the quantity of food we are consuming. On a typical rich man’s table, you find the bowl containing ‘assorted’ meat twice the size of that containing food. Metabolism (digestion) of protein produces Amino Acids which are the ‘building blocks’ used for organ/tissue repairs. However, the same protein is also broken down to produce Urea, which is a metabolic poison capable of destroying the cells. Why is it that the same material (protein of meat) produces vital repair blocks as well as poison that can destroy the cells and tissues! Alif Lam Mim! The ways of Allah, our Creator, is indeed unexplainable and far beyond our comprehension. Allah does not Create anything without purpose (Q3 v 191). You can always give your excess to those who could not afford any, to earn Allah’s Mercy. Jumah Mubarak.

86. 27th September, 2019

Which of the favours of Allah can you deny! Allah Provides 2 kidneys which consist of 2 million tube- like cells (nephrons) which, if arranged end to end, will stretch to a distance of about 118km (approx. distance between Ilorin- Ibadan; or Abuja – Kaduna). The purpose of this elaborate arrangement is to ensure that about 184 litres of water out of 186 litres removed by the same kidneys from body, is reabsorbed by the same kidneys. Why does Allah, the All Knowing, our Creator, allow so much energy to be expended on removal of 186 litres of water from body when about 184 litres (99%) will be reabsorbed by the same kidneys to same body! Alif Lam Mim. The Ways of Allah is truly beyond human understanding. Allah Does the BEST for us and has Commanded us to show kindness to the less fortunate of His Creations. Jumah Mubarak

87. 4th October, 2019

Still on the Tongue: Among the important functions of the tongue is that it vocalizes our thought processes. Without it we cannot make any sound. It also controls what goes into the digestive system and enables swallowing. For all these functions, as important and critical as they are, the tongue, which is succulent (very soft) is placed between 2 rows of hard, sharp teeth (32 of them. av) which are capable of tearing tough tissues apart. Why did Allah, the All Knowing, place such a soft tissue between 2 rows of hard teeth! Alif Lam Mim. Allah is on top of His Creations and do not create anything without a purpose (Q 3 v 191)! Because we cannot avoid conflict between the 2 neighbours (tongue and teeth), Allah has made the tongue to be the FASTEST Self- Healing part of the human body following injury! Is Allah not Kind to His Creations! Show gratitude to Allah by worshipping Him Always and by showing kindness to Allah’s other creations that are not as endowed as you are! Give sadaka frequently, no matter how small. Per chance you may receive Allah’s Mercy (Q 5 v 100; 6 v 155). Jumah Mubarak

88. 18th October, 2019

For the past 6 years, I have taken interest in how Graves are prepared during interment of dead Muslims across several towns and cities. I have noticed that with advancement of time, the method of grave preparation has deteriorated and become shoddy. We are always in a hurry to dispose a departed soul so as to go back to our worldly worthless business (Q 76 v 27). We tend to forget that any day we wake up, we have one day less to the time when our turn will come to inhabit a grave. We have been told severally that the grave is where we shall spend thousands of years before judgement day. Let us pay more attention and spend more time in preparing graves for those whose turn is now, so that when our own turn comes (which is certain) (Q 7 v 34), a proper grave might be prepared for us. Show kindness to those who are not as lucky as you are. It is part of worship. Jumah Mubarak.

89. 25th October, 2019

As profound, as incisive and as definitive as Science is, it has not found answer to the following 2 questions: what is the purpose of our existence? and what happens to us after death? If we believe Allah to 50% extent as we believe science, the world will be a happy, prosperous and peaceful place. For illustration; we believe Science when it told us that the beating of heart enables blood to circulate to about 100 trillion cells which are connected by about 1,050kms of tubes that are packaged in our small body. However, when Allah told us that we shall be raised up from our graves, thousands of years after death to account for our deeds while in this world, we do not believe. We ask for those who had died and come back to give us their experience! It will profit us if we henceforth believe Allah more than we believe science since it is Allah that Created us and science. This is the ONLY way to be happy in this world while alive, in the grave when we die and on judgement day when we are risen up by our Maker! Worship Allah as prescribed by Him. Jumah Mubarak.

90. 1st November, 2019

Still on Science and Allah: we believe Science when it told us that the determinant of the SEX of a child reside on the sex cell of fathers (‘X’ for females and ‘Y’ for males); and that there are conditions which may be manipulated to achieve a desired outcome to give female or male child. But when such conditions were manipulated, the expected outcome were not usually achieved. On such occasions, science will issue excuses and we all believe. However, when Allah (SWT) tells us that the determinant of sex of a child rests with ALLAH Alone (Q 42 v 49 – 50), we express doubts simply because we thought that since we pray for a particular sex, its non- achievement indicated that our prayers are not answered. We forgot that “ over all things, Allah is competent (Q 2 v 148) & in the creation of the Most Merciful, there is no inconsistency” (Q 67 v 3)”. If we believe and trust Allah to 50% of the extent as we believe and trust science, the world would be a happy, prosperous and peaceful place where love would radiate to every corner. Jumah Mubarak.

91. 8th November, 2019

Heamoglobin (present in the erythrocyte; i. e. red blood cell) is used as a vehicle to transport Oxygen from the lungs to all cells of the body where it is needed. The same heamoglobin is also used to transport Carbon dioxide from where they are produced in the cells to the lungs from where they are expelled from the body. Oxygen is compulsory life requirement while carbon dioxide is a poison that should not stay in the body for any appreciable period of time. Why is the same vehicle used in transporting both life sustaining and life poisoning materials! Alif Lam Mim! Allah is awesome in creation and Only Him Knows the reason for this! Allah, our Creator, has not created anything without purpose (Q 3 v 191). Continue to worship Him to demonstrate your gratitude. Be kind to others less fortunate than you! Jumah Mubarak.

92. 15th November, 2019

Upon breathing, various gases arrive at our Lungs; these include: carbon dioxide, nitrogen and many others which are poisonous. It also contains helium and other inert gases which are not useful but not poisonous. It also contains oxygen which is tonic of life and indispensable to it. At the gate of the Lungs, ONLY Oxygen is allowed to go into the blood and is then circulated throughout the body. This segregation is completely out of our control. Who else can ensure such discrimination except Allah, our Creator. The only appreciation Allah Wants from us for such and several other favours is to WORSHIP Him every moment of our life. Important part of that worship is to show kindness to all Creations of Allah that are not as fortunate as us. Give part of what you have to those who don’t have. Jumah Mubarak.

93. 22nd November, 2019

In recent weeks, the photograph of Hamisu Bala (aka Wadume; the kidnap kingpin of north eastern axis) in front of Kaaba, Makkah, was trending. He was shown offering prayers to Allah. Of course, Allah Answers prayers of his servants and Wadume’s prayer was answered! How? He was caught and arrested by Security agents. The lesson to be learnt is that if you are cursing a righteous person, it will turn to prayers for him; if you are praying for an evil person, it will turn to curse for such a person. Allah will always pay good with good and evil with evil (Q 2 v 110). Let us endeavour to do good always so as to qualify for Allah’s Mercy. Jumah Mubarak,

94. 29th November, 2019

This World is complex with a lot of absurdities! All things, both animate (living) and inanimate (non- living) will DIE. You might wonder how non- living things can ‘die’! Ask Geologists and they will tell you how rock ‘dies’; ask Carpenters, and they will tell you how wood dies! That is the Order of Allah, the Creators of ALL Matters. The time of death of each creation of Allah differs and is determined ONLY by Allah who Created them in the first instance (Q 67 v 25 – 26). From Allah we came and unto Him is our return (Q 2 v 245). Allah has recalled Professor Abdulfatai Ayoade Adesokan, BSc (1st Class); MB, BS (Lagos); MSc, PhD (Ilorin); Professor of Medical Biochemistry, to Himself last night. He was a very compassionate person, always looking for solution to intricate problems. A gentleman to be with. He was planning, Allah was Planning, but the Plans of Allah MUST Prevail. May Allah forgive his sins and shortcomings and Accept him into Aljanat Firdous. Who is next? Let us do good always because our recall will be sudden, when we least expect (Q 2 v 110). Show kindness to those who are not as lucky as you are; perchance we will meet Allah’s Pleasure. Jumah Mubarak.

95. 6th December, 2019

What is DEATH? It is cessation of LIFE. How do Life cease? Science told us that when Oxygen gets to the lungs, it is taken up by heamoglobin, present in blood and distributed to the billions of cells that make up the human body with the help of the pumping action of the heart. At the cells, oxygen is dropped and carbon dioxide is taken up instead and transported back to the lungs from where it gets out of the body. When Life wants to cease, Heart will ‘refuse’ to pump and blood, which carries the heamoglobin, will not circulate round the body because of gravity. Oxygen will no longer get to the cells and so, the cells cannot ‘feed’. Carbon dioxide will not be evacuated and will ‘poison’ the cells. Within a short period, the cumulative effect will lead to cessation of life and the person will be declared dead! This cannot happen unless decreed by our Maker, Allah (Q 3 v 145). It is Only Allah that Knows when our heart will stop to carry out its function. So, worship Allah, your Lord, always, since we do not know when our time will be up (Q 7 v 34). Jumah Mubarak.

96. 13th December, 2019

Liver is the largest single organ and makes up approximately 2% of body mass. It is soft, flabby, roughly triangular and brown. It receives about 1.5 litres of blood per minute, making it the organ that receives more blood per unit time than any other organ in the body. It performs more than 100 specific functions which include building, breaking down, modification and elimination of variety of substances. If the liver ails, it portends various levels of problems for the whole body. Allah, our Creator knows what He has put together in making us (Q 6 v 2 & 6 v 17) and had recommended types and categories of materials that should be allowed to come in contact with the liver. Fear Allah and consume only those things that are permissible (Halal) and avoid those that are not (Haram). With these, you will find the Pleasure of Allah and also lead a healthy life. Jumah Mubarak

97. 20th December, 2019

Allah our Maker has specific order for ALL aspects of His Creations and they are perfect (Q 67 v 3). If there is no SKIN to cover our body, living things would have presented a spectacle, with the internal organs falling off from their placements. When the skin is aggregated together, it is heavier by weight than the Liver which is reported to be the largest internal organ in humans. Every human is born with about 5 million holes on the skin through which Hair can come out. The holes are arranged in perfect rows with adjacent rows intercalated between each other in strict order. This number does not change throughout life. The hair holes are spread all over the body BUT are silent in places that do not grow hair. This is the work of Allah, who does not create anything without a purpose (Q 3 v 191). Don’t destroy it by application of variety of man- made materials (Q 2 v 216). Jumah Mubarak.

98. 27th December, 2019

The foods we eat travel a distance of about 30ft from the mouth to the anus. Out of this, only about 6in (from mouth to throat) is subjected to our control. After swallowing, the rest of the journey is controlled by Allah, our Creator. During such journey, the ‘useful’ part of the food is absorbed into the blood which carry it to where it is needed. The ‘useless’ part of the food is pushed to the end of the journey from where it is sent out of the body. The whole process utilizes a lot of energy that tax the whole body system. Science has enumerated types of foods that will require small energy and yield large percentage of useful products as well as those that will require large amount of energy to process but yield little useful products. Why then do we consume what Allah Prohibits which are largely ‘bad’ foods! It makes the journey accident prone with likelihood of variety of pathological conditions. Fear Allah so that your health will be assured. Jumah Mubarak

99. 3rd January, 2020

The Grave!!! Our home for thousands of years before Judgement day! I have watched and participated in a number of burials. Bodies are always positioned lying with ONE side without any opportunity of change of position, whereas while alive, a sleep of just 6 hours will result in change of sleeping position several times. The Only way to make this one- sided sleep for thousands of years comfortable, is to worship Allah while we are still alive (Q 9 v 18). Show kindness to other creations of Allah who are less endowed than you so as to qualify for Allah’s Mercy (Q 5 v 100; 6 v 155). May Allah Forgive the sins of Alhaji AbdulRazaq Ibikunle (former Principal of Ansar Ud Deen College, Offa, Nigeria) who entered his grave today and make the grave comfortable for him and eventually Accept him into Aljanat Firdous. Jumah Mubarak.

100. 10th January, 2020

All Praises are due to Allah, the Ultimate Architect, our Creator! He Created us and gave us the ANUS as the terminal point of exit for solid waste materials from our body. Imagine if there is no anus, the solid waste will be trapped within the body, decompose and thereafter poison the whole body system (Q 67 v 3). Failure of various organs will result, leading eventually to death. Is Allah not worthy of your devotion! Show gratitude to your Creator, be kind to other creations of Allah who are less fortunate than you. Jumah Mubarak.

101. 17th January, 2020

The Stomach is one of the most hardworking organs in human body. It is sack- like and one of the few organs that has no choice in what gets inside it, whether useful or useless, liquid or solid, cold or hot, safe or toxic! In order to perform its duty, the stomach produces acid that is capable of digesting (breaking down) the toughest leather. Allah, the Master Architect, our Creator does not create anything without purpose (Q 3 v 191). In order to protect the stomach from its product (acid), Allah Provides a ‘carpet’ that covers the surface of the stomach and prevents it from coming in contact with the acid it produces. Is Allah not Magnificent in His kindness! Reciprocates this kindness anywhere you find yourself by extending the act of kindness to those who are not as fortunate as you are, so as to qualify for Allah’s Mercy. Jumah Mubarak

102. 24th January, 2020

Erythrocyte (Red Blood Cell) lives for about 120 days during which it travels a distance of approximately 280kms (approx. distance from Ilorin to Lagos; Jos to Zaria; Kaduna to Kano), through various tubes in the body. Allah, the all Knowing, our Creator, gave it ability to transport foods from where it is abundant to wherever it is needed, and wastes from all over the body where they are produced to the ‘dustbin’ from where they will be sent out of the body. After the 120days, the red cells die, and new ones are produced. Who else can ensure such order except Allah the Lord of Creation!. Man in his folly undertake actions that destroy his Red Cells prematurely before 120days but cannot cause new ones to be produced. So, there is shortage. Food is not distributed well and wastes are not fully evacuated, resulting in various pathological conditions. Fear Allah in every way and obey His commands so that life will become easy for you. Jumah Mubarak.

103. 7th February, 2020

Tongue revisited! Tongue is the organ that vocalizes our thought. Without it, we would not be able to express our thoughts. This we do in various languages and styles all over the cultures and regions of the world. Yet, the composition and architecture of the tongue is the same for all races all over the world (Q 49 v 13). How is it that the SAME tongue will enable speech in different languages? Alif Lam Mim! Allah, the Creator of ALL forms is above His Creations and it is perfect (Q 67 v 3). Worship Allah always as a sign of appreciation of His favours on you. Part of worship is showing kindness to ALL Allah’s Creations, especially those less fortunate than you. Jumah Mubarak.

104. 14th February, 2020

All Praises are due to Allah, the Ultimate, the Supreme, the Ruler over ALL the heavens and the earth (Q 67 v 1). The happenings in Nigeria in recent times are indication enough that Allah alone Orders the affairs of His creations. Allah Gives sovereignty to whoever He wishes and withdraws same from whoever He wishes (Q 3 v 26). Mr Ihedioha in Imo State was settling down as Governor, discrediting all what his predecessor did for 8 years , when Allah Decreed his sudden removal. Mr Lyon in Bayelsa State was busy preparing to be sworn in as Governor when Allah withdrew sovereignty from Him in less than 20hrs to the time! Allah does not do anything without purpose (Q3 v 191); so leave your affairs to Him who Created you in the first instance. Worship Allah as he should be worshipped (Q 9 v 18), perhaps you will qualify for His Mercy. Jumah Mubarak.

105. 21st February, 2020

If it is difficult for you to imagine how Allah destroyed the whole world (as it was then) using various methods, viz, sound, wind, flood, pestilence, etc, the emergence of coronavirus in a region of China, and the rate of destruction of life, is enough to indicate to us that it is indeed possible and even visible to wipe off a whole race within a short period of time whenever Allah Wills. The only antidote to widespread destruction of humanity is worship of Allah as He should be worshipped (Q 9 v 18). This will enthrone justice in the community which will radiate to the whole world. The strong will protect the weak and humanity will live happily caring for each other (Q 2 v 177). Let us all turn a new leave in our lives wherever our influence reaches and enthrone justice. It is the only cure of the disease of mutual destruction that is afflicting humanity presently all over the world. Jumah Mubarak.

106. 28th February, 2020

All matters will ultimately be judged by Allah, the All Knowing. After the second world war and seeing the great potential of atomic bomb as a means of destruction of materials (living and non- living), ‘powerful’ nations all over the world started struggling to have a part of the action. Predominantly Muslim Nations were vehemently precluded from acquiring Nuclear capabilities by powerful Nations (especially of the West), while non- Muslim Nations including Israel, Korea, etc were freely allowed. Then followed Judgment of Allah: apparently well secured Nuclear plants started breaking down/or leaking to the surroundings, causing deaths of thousands of their citizens continuously for 20years and more; see Russia (Chernobyl, 1986); Japan (2010), etc. now China (coronavirus). Fear Allah and establish justice wherever your influence reaches. It is only justice that will bring peace, tranquility and real development to every corner of the world. Jumah Mubarak.

107. 6th March, 2020

Over ALL matters, Allah is Competent (Q 2 v 259; 2 v 284 & 3 v 189). During mating of Praying Mantis, the male climbs the back of females. The female then cut off the head of the male. This improves the male sexual ability since its head contains nerves inhibiting its sexual ability. After mating, the female then eats the rest of the male. Males perform better sexually without its head. Allah Does whatever He wishes and Did not Create anything without purpose (Q 3 v 191). Is Allah not Awesome in His Majesty! Worship Allah always as a token of appreciation for His Mercy for making you what you are. Jumah Mubarak.

108. 13th March, 2020

Allah is the Creator of the heavens and the earth and All that is between them, both animate and inanimate and is competent over them (Q 3 v 189). The snake’s egg is fertilized inside the body of the female where it is incubated. At gestation, the eggs hatch inside the female whose belly is then torn apart (open) to allow the young snakes get outside. The mother dies to liberate its young ones (Q 6 v 95). Is Allah not wonderful in His Creations! Show gratitude for what He made you by worshiping Allah ALWAYS (Q 6 v 102). Jumah Mubarak.

109. 20th March, 2020

Allah, the Ultimate, the Creator of heavens and the earth, including ALL things between them (living and non- living). He causes life and cause death. He had previously destroyed the world at various times when those who inhabit it committed grievous sins, using varied methods and agents. Allah had used water (Q 11 v 43 – 44; 25 v 37); earth tremor (Q 7 v 78); rain of stone (Q 26 v 173); black cloud (Q26 v 189), etc. Allah Continue to warn through His revealed scripture of consequences of godlessness and immorality. The incidence of coronavirus (covid- 19) is but a little warning that when Allah is ready to destroy the world, NOTHING can stop it. Where is America, the self- styled policeman of the world? Where is NATO with its war arsenal? Coronavirus is so tiny in size (0.00001in), yet the war arsenal that destroyed Iran, Iraq, Libya, Kuwait, Afghanistan, Syria, etc cannot destroy it! The world and its inhabitants should take the appropriate lesson! Go back to Allah and worship Him as He should be worshipped. The strong should lift the weak! the rich should feed the poor! per chance, Allah will Show us His Mercy. Jumah Mubarak.

110. 27th March, 2020

The current pandemic occasioned by coronavirus (aka Covid- 19) has taught a very important lesson to mankind, that is, the High must raise the Low; the Rich must feed the Poor; the Haves must cater for the Have- nots; otherwise everybody will perish (Q 25 v 36)! It took a sub- microscopic biological agent to open the eyes of the world to the common humanity of Allah’s Creation. It is now, more than ever before, that Allah’s Admonition and our beloved Prophet’s (PBUH) teachings to mankind have become clear, very clear, to us. If humanity survive this pandemic, we must take it as a life- long lesson that it does not cause our Creator anything to wipe us off the surface of the earth (Q 25 v 37). So, we must intensify our worship of Allah (Q 51 v 50 – 51) to continue to qualify for His Mercy. Jumah Mubarak.

111. 3rd April, 2020

Death, according to western Philosophers, destroys plans, put family asunder and saddens communities. However, Allah, the Creator of heavens and the earth (13 v 16) Created death (Q 10 v 56; 23 v 15) and decrees it to be agent for transition to another existence (Q 22 v 7). It is likened to how a foetus “die” in the womb of women at term and transits to our world to “live” (Q 16 v 78). Allah that Created us gave us a life span known ONLY to Him (Q 6 v 2). We have been told severally that there is nothing like ‘sudden’ death. It is Allah that Created us who gave each of us, his creation, a life- span that cannot be ‘reduced’ nor ‘increased’ (Q 23 v 43). Prophet Isa (Jesus, AS) lived for 33 years; Prophet Noah (AS) for 1,050 years while our beloved Prophet, Muhammed (PBUH) lived for 63 years. All of them had fulfilled lives. So let it be with Alhaji Muideen Jimoh Obanimomo, FCA, who was transited to other existence on 1st April, 2020. May Allah Forgive his sins and transgressions and accept him into Aljant Firdous (Q 26 v 68). May Allah condole his immediate family, his community and all of us. Jumah Mubarak.

112. 10th April, 2020

Are you still in doubt that Allah is the Creator of heavens and earth and ALL that is within them (both living and non- living) (Q 13 v 16; 31 v 26) and that He is competent over His creation (Q 3 v 189)!. Viruses are the lowest form of life, are not capable of independent existence and cannot propagate on its own. On the other hand, humans are the most complex of Allah’s creation and are endowed with intellect with which they control virtually all other creations of Allah. Yet, it has taken the lowest form of life to reduce the highest form to a state of HELPLESSNESS (Q 29 v 2)! Coronavirus has vividly demonstrated that the Will of Allah MUST prevail over ALL matters, no matter who you are. If that is so, are you still in doubt that we must revert to Allah in all of our affairs (Q 2 v 107)!!! Worship Allah as He should be worshipped, and all your affairs will be pleasing to Him and He will Show the way out of any predicament. What other thing is better than the pleasure of Allah (Q 26 v 68). May Allah see us through this difficult period. Jumah Mubarak.

113. 17th April, 2020

Coronavirus (Covid- 19) pandemic, as evil as it is, causing anguish around the world, brought out some lessons which were taught by Islam some 1,441 years ago, but largely neglected by humanity. Prominent among such lessons is that those who have should always reach out to those who do not have (Q 28 v 77). On the global scale, Bill Gates and his wife made available USD250 Million to assist developing nations fight the pandemic; European Union donated equipment worth 50 Million Euro to Nigeria in spite of the fact that the pandemic is wreaking havoc across their nations. China donated equipment worth USD100 Million and personnel to Nigeria. At home, donors among whom are Dangote, Adenuga, Elumelu, Otedola and several others cumulatively donated several Billions of Naira to enable authorities provide relieve to the poor. In various local communities, donations ranging from N1,000 to several millions are being raised to assist the poor. If this had been happening routinely, we would have had a more peaceful and joyous society (Q 16 v 71). If you do good to others, you are doing it for yourself (Q 17 v 7), bearing in mind that whatever one has will end and is Only what is with Allah that will last forever (Q 16 v 96). May Allah put an end to the current pandemic and may we all take appropriate lessons therefrom. Jumah Mubarak.

114. 24th April, 2020

Welcome, the blessed month of Ramadan, 1441 AH. Whoever thought that the month will come virtually unheralded, ‘like a thief in the night’! That Ramadan will come, there will be no Tarawiy, no Tafsir, no special lectures, etc, is unbelievable! Some groups are planning to deploy Social media and other internet features to get across to their Congregations. We all know that the percentage literacy in our society is well below 30% on the average, coupled with the state of our infrastructure, thus limiting the size of possible audience. Allah, the Almighty, knows best why He chose to afflict humanity with Coronavirus (Covid- 19) at this period in time (Q 57 v 22). We pray Allah to bestow humanity with His Mercy and return us to the best of times. We must however go back to Allah (Q 2 v 107) so as to qualify for that Mercy (Q 26 v 68). Meanwhile, please find ways of assisting your less endowed neighbor by extending hands of Fellowship to them (Q 28 v 77). May Allah preserve us beyond this month and accept our Fast as an act of ‘Ibadah’. Jumah Mubarak and Ramadan Kareem.

115. 1st May, 2020

Since the end of World War II in 1945, the volume of money spent on development of Nuclear and Non- Nuclear Arsenal and ammunition is uncountable Billions of Dollars. At various times, tests on the efficacy of some of the war equipment were carried out by provoking and/or instigating insurrections and wars in several regions, especially, Muslim populated regions of the world (e. g. Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan, various countries in Africa, etc). Welcome to 1441AH and the advent of Coronavirus (Covid- 19) which does not respect any boundary, ideology or volume of countries’ GDP. None of the high- tech weapons (nuclear or otherwise), is effective against Coronavirus. It is killing people in thousands in both developed, developing and under- developed regions of the world. If only a sub- fraction of resources used in developing war machines is used for welfare of humanity, the level of immunity would have been sufficiently high and it would have been easier confronting coronavirus when it came. When Allah’s time is nigh (Q 21 v 11), no power can stop it. At home in Nigeria, the lesson from the current pandemic, is that we (individuals and government) should re- channel our resources from unsustainable ventures (wastages during ceremonies, political office holders remuneration, humongous salaries for legislators) to infrastructural development (health, agriculture, education, etc). May Allah answer our supplications, especially during this Ramadan, bestow His Mercy on humanity (Q 23 v 118) and put an end to the current pandemic, per chance, humanity will learn its lessons and return to Allah (Q 6 v 102) to qualify for His Mercy. Ramadan Kareem and Jumah Mubarak.

116. 8th May, 2020

How time flies (Q 31 v 29)! To note that we are already mid- way in 1441AH Ramadan! All Praises are due to Allah for his Mercy and Beneficence over His creations. The lockdown occasioned by the rampaging coronavirus pandemic has brought its own positive effect in our lives, especially during this month of Ramadan. By staying at home for most of 24 hours each day, it enabled most of us (regardless of our Faith) to reflect on life; other species of Allah’s creation; purpose of our creation; to what extent, we as individuals, have been able to fulfill such purpose; reflection on our lives before now; and why and/or how to make amends. For me, I now know for example, that I have a lot of materials that I don’t really need (Q 2 v 216) and will not miss if disposed of. Covid- 19 pandemic has shown that we can just die ‘like chicken’ without the benefit of being amidst our loved ones. We must therefore strive to divest what we have in abundance for the benefit of those who lack same. We must move closer to Allah and worship Him as He should be worshiped (Q 2 v 107). We must take examples from our beloved Prophet (PBUH) on how to live purposeful lives. May Allah continue His Mercy on us and take the current pandemic away from the world (Q 3 v 5). Ramadan Kareem.

117. 22nd May, 2020

Remember your Lord within yourself, humbly and with fear (Q 7 v 205). Take a look at yourself! You are composed of billions of cells organized into 22 organs which are packaged into 12 body systems with overall coordination by the brain. Failure of one of these results in variety of impairments or even death. Is the Maker of this complex but coordinated contraption not worthy of worship? Fear Allah and worship Him with ALL your being (Q 6 v 102). You meet some people for few days and you wish you had known them all your life. Dr Amuda Aluko, Tafida of Ilorin and Proprietor of Garin Alimi Hospital, Ilorin, was a good man (Q 17 v 7) who loved humanity and believed that people should be encouraged to exhibit only their good traits and that this could only be done through good, demonstratable and verifiable examples by the elders. I became ‘close’ to him in 2016 (and it seems I have always known him) and the lessons I learnt from him will last me for eternity. He was recalled by Allah recently (Q 10 v 56). May Allah Forgive his shortcomings and Accept him into Aljanat Firdous. Ramadan Kareem and Jumah Mubarak.

118. 29th May, 2020

Allah, the Ultimate, the Creator of heavens and the earth as well as all things, living and non- living within them (Q 20 v 6). Allah told us that He brings out good from bad and bad from good (Q 30 v 19). The lockdown of cities and countries occasioned by coronavirus (Conad- 19) has its positive side too for individuals and nations. For me, for the first time in my 68 years, I was able to start and complete recitation of the Glorious Qur’an and reading of its English translation as well as a number of outstanding religious literature, within the month of Ramadan! How I wish I can be ‘forced’ to stay home (in good health) every Ramadan till my last days (Q 67 v 26)! I thank Allah for this opportunity and pray Him to grant me the opportunity of many more Ramadan so as to draw nearer to Him in worship and attitudes. What are your own gains which you desire to be sustained? Jumah and Eid Mubarak.

119. 5th June, 2020

Allah, the creator of heavens and earth (Q 6 v 1) and ALL that are within and between them (Q 20 v 6), our Maker (Q 6 v 2). Allah Provides all what His creations need to fulfill his purpose in life. Human adults secret 1 – 1.5 litres of saliva per day. Saliva cleans the mouth, moisten food as well as serve as lubricant for food. Saliva also contains antibacterial and digestive enzymes which break foods into simpler components. To think that ORDINARY saliva can be so important in the well-being of humans! Show appreciation to Allah, the Provider, by worshiping Him ALWAYS (Q 6 v 102). Jumah Mubarak.

120. 12th June, 2020

One of the gains of Ramadan is gastronomic discipline, which entails eating not more than twice in 24hrs with about 10 – 14 hrs intervals between meals. The month also enabled us to practicalize the spirit of ‘giving’; that is, those who have, lifting those who are lower than them economically. Ramadan 1441AH, coinciding with incidence of covid-19 pandemic, brought out the spirit of ‘giving’ more, even among non- believers. We saw the practical demonstration of love and peaceful coexistence engendered by being our brothers’ keeper. We now understand better what Zakah is supposed to achieve in our society (Q 2 v 83; 41 v 7). May Allah make such spirit of ‘giving’ permanent feature of our lives. Allah has promised to recompense all those who give from what He has provided for them (Q 3 v 92; 28 v 77). Jumah Mubarak.

121. 19th June, 2020

If Allah decides to withhold His Sun (Q 6 v 1)! There will be no photosynthesis (production of starch from carbon dioxide by green plants); thereby no food for plant eating animals (herbivores); leading to no food for flesh eating animals (carnivores); resulting eventually in death of ALL life forms. Also, unused carbon dioxide will poison the earth surface and there will be no production of oxygen which is fuel for life! Does Allah’s Mercy have limit (Q 2 v 107)! Worship Allah always to show gratitude (Q 6 v 102). Jumah Mubarak.

122. 26th June, 2020

What are Nigerian politicians and their politics turning to?? The next election in 2023 is still about 1,005 days away! They have chosen to forget that they are creations of Allah (Q 56 v 57) who could be recalled at any time (Q 6 v 2) without any warning (Q 10 v 56). Just about 4 days ago, they were using Governor Ajimobi’s name to issue futuristic statements, even when they are privy to the fact that he was then between life and death! They don’t care because they think they can purchase life by bribing the Angel of death. How many of us living today is sure to be alive, hale and hearty for 2023 elections?? The politicians are bestriding the surface of the earth as if they own it. No reference whatsoever to Allah as the Master Designer of human existence (Q 23 v 43). Every one of us, especially our politicians, should fear Allah and worship Him (Q 6 v 102) so as to attain His Mercy. May Allah Forgive Governor Ajimobi’s sins and transgressions and Accept him into Aljanat Firdous (26 v 68). Jumah Mubarak.

123. 3rd July, 2020

Still on Covid- 19 in Nigeria! I have always been astounded by the quality of our political leaders! As of today, Governors of Kaduna, Oyo, Bauchi, Abia, Delta and Ondo States have been reported to be infected by the virus. Former governor of Oyo State, Chief of Staff of President, Commissioner of Health in Ondo, Senators, Representatives, Assembly men in various States had died as a result of complications from covid- 19 infection. In spite of all these and several others, Governor of Cross River State, a Professor of MICROBIOLOGY was reported to have still hold the view that the virus is a scam, it is not real! Governor of Kogi State lost his Chief Judge and a prominent Chief Imam and he is still saying emphatically that the virus is not real! These two men are superintending over millions of their compatriots who would ordinarily look up to them for guidance. Allah has made them forget themselves because they think He does not matter (Q 59 v 19). Allah has told us that whenever He wants to destroy a people, He will give them leaders that do not fear Allah (Q 29 v 40). We should all return to Allah (Q 6 v 155) to qualify for His Mercy (Q 23 v 118), so that He will save us from leaders like these. Jumah Mubarak

124. 10th July, 2020

Amadou Gon Coulibaly (Prime Minister of Cote d’ Voire) had been chosen as his Party’s Presidential candidate for the October, 2020 election which pundits believe he would have won. He was at a cabinet meeting few days ago when the angel of death delivered his recall notice and he died. If only he knew that he will not live till October, he probably would not have bordered about the forth coming election. Nigerian politicians, especially those in APC, are busy destroying each other so as to position themselves for political offices in 2023, a whole 3 years away (Q 18 v 23 – 24). How can a rational, God- fearing human being occupy himself with what will happen 3 years away when he is not sure of the next minute (Q 17 v 52)! The rate at which important people are being fell by complications from Covid- 19 is not enough lesson for them. The fact that ONLY Allah, our Creator, is responsible for our existence (Q 3 v 156) is not important to them! We should all fear Allah and worship Him (Q 6 v 102) so that when it is our turn for the visit by angel of death, it will meet us in a state of Iman (Q 2 v 281)! Jumah Mubarak

125. 17th July, 2020 visit

Allah, the Ultimate, the Creator of heavens and the earth and ALL that are between and within them (Q 20 v 16). In man, SPERM CELLS and URINE pass through the same tube to their destinations. Sperm cell is a precursor for life in progress. It is nutritious and is provided with the necessary materials to enable it to penetrate its destination (egg cells in females) (Q 25 v 54). Urine on the other hand is a very toxic waste containing virtually all that are dangerous, including urea. Why does Allah, our Maker, allow such material with contrasting characteristics use the same route to their destinations (Q 3 v 191)! Alif Lam Mim. In order for urine not to pollute and destroy sperm cells, Allah, the Master Architect, gave the ‘right of way’ to sperm cells. Whenever sperm cells are passing, urine is stopped to prevent it from contaminating the sperm cells (Q 26 v 68) thereby ensuring well- being of sperm cells and thus continuity of human race. Is this Allah not worthy of worship (Q 27 v 26)! Jumah Mubarak.

126. 31st July, 2020

The symbolism of slaughtering of ram is food for deep thought. In obedience to Allah, we buy ram, which we did not create and slaughter them at will. Millions of such animals will be slaughtered today all over the Muslim world. The animals did not know they will die today. So also all of us will not know the day we will die (Q 3 v 145). Allah our Maker can decide to take our lives anytime, at His Pleasure, since He created us in the first instance (Q 6 v 2). In order to meet Allah’s Pleasure, we must continually do good (Q 2 v 177) so that when it is our time to die (Q 2 v 281) we will have good account to give to our Maker and qualify for His Mercy (Q 2 v 110). Eid and Jumah Mubarak.

127. 7th August, 2020

What is death?? (Q 10 v 56) and when is it to be expected? (Q 3 v 145) Is sickness a prelude to death? When the news of the death of a former Nigerian Head of State was broken to the nation in 1998, it took the nation by surprise. There was general disbelief as if his Creator cannot recall him at His pleasure (Q 22 v 7). When the news of the death of Alhaji Yusuf Chinodezie Nwoha, the Director of Administration at the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) was broken on 29th July, it was unbelievable because it was unexpected since he was not sick. All the commentaries written or spoken about him since then from varied and diverse sources espouse his humanity, his goodness in any matter that he dealt with. May Allah Forgive his sins and transgressions and Accept him into Aljanat Firdous. Who is next (Q 67 v 25 – 26)? Those who are bestriding the surface of the earth as if they will never go beneath it should take heed and change their ways. We should show kindness, be just and intensify our devotion to Allah before our recall! Jumah Mubarak.

128. 14th August 2020

Allah, the Magnificent, Creator of ALL living and non- living matters (Q 20 v 6). Allah created kidney and gave it the duty to filter blood, thereby removing all dissolved waste and toxic materials from our body. To be able to do this effectively and efficiently, Allah provided 2 kidneys housing 1 million nephrons (kidney cells) each, with exceptionally long tubes. If the nephrons in the 2 kidneys are arranged end to end, they extend to about 116 kms (approx. distance from: Ibadan - Lagos; Abuja – Minna; Owerri – Port Harcourt). The kidneys filter the blood and remove about 186 litres of water and dissolved waste over a 24hr period, utilizing a lots of energy. However, the tubes of the nephrons re- absorb 99% of the water back to the blood leaving only about 2 litres to be excreted in form of urine. Why does Allah allow so much energy to be utilized to filter the blood when 99% of the filtrate will be reabsorbed by the same kidney, utilizing additional quantum of energy! Alif Lam Mim. Only Allah Knows why He does anything and Allah does not do anything without purpose (Q 82 v 6 - 8) and whatever Allah does is the best (Q 67 v 3). Show gratitude to Allah by worshipping Him at ALL times (Q 2 v 21). Be kind to other Creations of Allah who are less fortunate than you (Q 57 v 18). Jumah Mubarak.

129. 21st August 2020

Second is very minute as a measure of time. But it cumulates to minutes, which cumulates to hours, then to days, to weeks, to months and to years (Q 9 v 36). That is the way of Allah, the Creator of Time and its components (Q 24 v 44). The year 1441AH is gone and in its place, we now have 1442AH. This has reduced 1year from the time remaining for us before we meet Allah, our Creator. Have you reflected on your spiritual attainment in the past year? Have you noticed the demonstration of sovereignty of Allah over His creations? If nothing else, have you not seen a bit of what Allah can visit on humanity who refuse to abide by His commands? Have you not seen how an invisible particle (coronavirus) has rendered the whole world prostrate! When the judgement of Allah comes, nobody can avert it. May Allah Forgive Pharmacist Mufutau Dele Shittu, one- time Deputy Speaker of Kwara State House of Assembly, his sins and Accept him into His Mercy. He was a very good man, who demonstrated love and kindness to other beings. Resolve to do good always in the new year and beyond (Q 45 v 15) so that you may receive Allah’s Mercy when your own time comes to leave the world (Q 2 v 110). Happy new year and Jumah Mubarak.

130. 28th August, 2020

Allah the Master Architect, the Creator of ALL life forms (Q 13 v 16)! Allah created some life forms that are not capable of independent existence and must depend on other organisms (parasites, viruses, etc). He created plants (Q 13 v 4) that are fixed at one place throughout their lives and obtain their needs; He created man and other creatures that move about to get their needs (Q 2 v 164). Other forms of creation glorify Allah, why not you who is endowed with free will? Fear the Day when you will be returned to Allah and will be required to give account of your deeds in this world (Q 2 v 281). Jumah Mubarak.

131. 4th September, 2020

I continue to wonder why our people indulge in unbridled and primitive accumulation of wealth (Q 2 v 216) until death catch up with them (Q 104 v 3). It is a known biological fact that after 40 years of age (average), the efficiency of our body systems normally declines. New cells are produced more for maintenance than for growth. The older we become after 40 years, the more difficult it becomes to even replace injured or dead cells. For example, it is speculated that we lose an average of 10,000 nephrons (kidney cells) every 10 years after 40 years of age. Various food types that we take pleasure with become poisons for us. Coincidentally, this is the period we have excess riches that will enable us want to indulge ourselves in some excesses. Allah, the All Knowing enjoined us emphatically about SHARING through Sadaka and Zakat (Q 41 v 7) among other ways of spreading wealth (Q 16 v 71). Such is not only a religious duty (Q 57 v 18) but also a way of avoiding excesses that may prove fatal to our health. Assist those who are not as fortunate as you, perchance you will receive Allah’s Mercy. Jumah Mubarak.

132. 11th September, 2020

Nigerians are in deep problems! To live from day to day is becoming problematic. Covid- 19 which wrought its devastation world- wide has compounded our problems. To worsen this, cheapest food types, especially carbohydrate (rice, maize, millet, etc) are getting out of reach of majority of Nigerians. Proteins had previously become a luxury in many homes (Q 2 v 245). Advent of the rain is also causing flooding in many places with experts predicting worst times ahead. Meanwhile, our ‘leaders’ instead of looking for solutions, are busy crisscrossing from one political platform to another without shame, in search of positions which they will only use to improvise us (Edo and Ondo States are typical examples today)! Their 2023 is more important to them than our 2020. If the supply of Oxygen is the hands of Nigerian politicians, they will make its supply dependent on our commitment to vote for them during elections. But Allah gives Oxygen equally to those who worship Him and those who do not. However, those who worship Allah have been promised eternal live while those who do not will be candidates for hell fire (Q 2 v 281). Our politicians should change and worship Allah (Q 33 v 17) by serving those who ‘elect’ them so as to qualify for Allah’s Mercy (Q 29 v 21). Jumah Mubarak.

133. 18th September, 2020

Edo State, Nigeria, is at ‘war’ just because some people want to ‘serve’ the inhabitants of that State. For the past few days, the Security and Defence Forces have massed on the State. They move around the streets demonstrating ‘show of force’ which may be deployed to ‘teach’ the inhabitants lessons of their lives! Meanwhile, as at last night, not less than five (5) Governors from other States had abandoned governance in their States and are quartered in Edo State to ensure victory for their candidates! The principal gladiators are prepared to ‘sacrifice’ as many of their people as may be necessary to ensure their victory! Do Nigerian politicians believe in Allah as the Ultimate Decider of human affairs (Q 3 v 26)? Those whom Allah wants to destroy, He makes them deaf to admonitions (Q 21 v 11). They should go and study the outcome for people who behaved like them in the past (Q 3 v 25; 29 v 40)! Those of us who are not like them should intensify our worship of Allah to qualify for His Mercy (Q 23 v 118). Jumah Mubarak.

134. 25th September, 2020

Allah, the Almighty provides rain which resurrects the earth (Q 16 v 65; 22 v 63) thereby bringing forth plants which serve as food (Q 6 v 99) and in addition mop up carbon dioxide that we produce routinely as a result of our living. The plants go ahead to utilize the carbon dioxide so absorbed as an ingredient in the production of more food (carbohydrate) and oxygen, which serves as ‘engine oil’ for continuous life. This cycle continues ad infinitum until end of life as decided by the Creator of life Himself (Q 63 v 11). Allah’s Mercy has no limit (Q 23 v 118). We are fond of appreciating favours extended to us by our bosses, friends and relatives, no matter how small but take Allah’s favour for granted in our everyday life. Appreciate and show gratitude to Allah, your Creator, always by worshipping Him (Q 1 v 5) and showing mercy to other creations of Allah that are less endowed than you, per chance, you will continue to benefit from Allah’s Mercy. Jumah Mubarak.

135. 2nd October 2020

Science which has transformed the material world gives man the power of transforming himself. It has made us to be well informed about the material part of human existence, but we are completely ignorant of who or what controls it. Living cells are formed of precisely the same chemical atoms as non- living matter; C, O, H, N, P, S, etc,. If this is so, then what makes the difference between us and non- living things (Q 20 v 50)? This can only be provided by Allah (Q 45 v 13), the God of Creation (Q 2 v 21)! Is there any doubt about God, the Creator of the heavens and earth (Q 14 v 10)? The implication of this is that it is foolhardy for man to think that he is superior to other living and non- living things. Worship Allah Always to show gratitude for your existence as humans (Q 2 v 107). Show respect to other creations of Allah. Only then would you receive Allah’s Mercy. Jumah Mubarak.

136. 9th October 2020

Rain has come in its torrential fury (Q 29 v 34), flooding towns and cities, thereby destroying buildings, vegetations, life of man and animals. A common feature of this year’s flooding is that it arose mainly as a result of citizens’ selfish and uncaring attitude, resulting in dumping of refuse in waterways thereby blocking gutters and drainages. Another cause is the attitude of supervising authorities of public utilities who recommend shoddy jobs for payment (Q 2 v 42). Deaths resulting from such flooding as well as destruction of properties had already been reported in several cities. We sit in our homes and blame President and Governors for the flood which we cause by our attitudes that do not care for public good! Allah enjoins us that if a single soul dies by our action, it is as if we have killed the whole of humanity (Q 5 v 32)! If we, as individuals do what is correct, it will resonate in the community and consequently in our nation. Fear the Day of accountability before your Lord (Q 2 v 281), when everybody will be judged according to his/her work and even intentions (Q 3 v 25). May Allah condole all those who lost their loved ones and properties during this period. Jumah Mubarak.

137. 16th October 2020

EndSARS; ReformPolice; DontScrapSARS; WeWantSARs; NoSWAT; YesSWAT; etc. There are cacophony and hashtags competing for attention on the social and traditional media these past few days. This is accompanied with street protests, mostly by youths (majority of whom do not know nor care about the rationale for the protests). At the end, everybody will go back to what he/she was doing without any tangible accomplishment. Nigeria economy is heading towards another recession (the second in 5 years). All of us are in a state of amnesia! We have conveniently forgotten what brought about the formation of SARS in the first instance (Q 39 v 49) and how the outfit has been able to curb incidences of brazen daylight armed robbery, especially in our major cities. Granted that there are excesses by some SARS operatives, is scrapping of the outfit the solution? I hope in a short while, we shall not be on the street asking the President to find solution to the anticipated upsurge of cases of violent crimes. A people get the type of system and leaders that they deserve (Q 21 v 11). The loudest voice of EndSARS is coming from cities where SARS had reduced incidences of violent crime. This is understandable. You even see apparently respectable citizens justifying cybercrime being perpetrated by our youths. What type of country do we have! We must all return to the way of Allah (Q 2 v 107) as taught by our beloved Prophet (PBUH) so as to earn Allah’s Mercy (Q 6 v 155) and ensure return of sanity and prosperity. Jumah Mubarak.

138. 23rd October 2020

Medical science has not discovered medicine to cure HATRED. Because it is domiciled within the tissue of the heart, its location cannot be reached physically for application of any remedy. However, science has shown that it is much more expensive and taxing to harbour hatred. Whereas it involves 72 muscles to effect frowning, utilizing lots of energy that could otherwise have been deployed for other crucial metabolic functions, it takes only14 muscles to effect a smile. It is cheaper to Love than to Hate! Our beloved Prophet (PBUH) admonish us that it is a form of charity to smile. There is so much HATRED in our nation (Q 49 v 11) and only LOVE can cure us of our present national malady! Let ALL of us take heed of Prophet’s (PBUH) advice, otherwise ALL of us will be consumed in the orgy of violence. Let us demonstrate Love, Care, kindness to each other as taught by our Beloved Prophet (PBUH). If we worship Allah as He should be worshipped (Q 33 v 41 – 42), we will realize the ephemeral nature of this life (Q 31 v 24) and strive to be happy in the Hereafter (Q 45 v 15). Jumah Mubarak.

139. 30th October 2020

Allah, the Almighty, Creator of ALL things! I have a better understanding of Allah statement about the necessity for the creation of Hell (Q 10 v 27; 19 v 68) for people who must be resident therein. In the past week, we saw how humans descended to the lowest abyss of behavior. How else does one rationalize the massive destruction of facilities meant for their comfort! How can a rational being loot generators, water tanks, beds, television sets, expired drugs, fertilizer, day- old chicks, etc, break down jail houses to allow prisoners escape back to the society, under the pretext that they were ‘hungry’? Does destruction of vehicles, buildings, factories, hospitals, etc translate to food for the hungry? Human beings like themselves were lynched with fanfare and video- recorded. Gory pictures were posted on social media without remorse (Q 31 v 24)! What is apparent in these past few days is that people just go to worship places in body and not in spirit (Q 29 v 45). There is urgent need for them to repent and return to Allah (Q 33 v 41 - 42), perchance, Allah will forgive them (Q 17 v 54), so that their generations unborn will not suffer from the punishment of Allah which they have invited. Jumah Mubarak.

140. 7th November 2020

A form of Lunatics is that person that does not know that he would die at an appointed time (Q 16 v 70) and that when he dies, he will NOT take anything with him and will account for his deeds to Allah, his Creator (Q 67 v 2). Three weeks after the LOOTING of public and private properties in some cities in Nigeria, the looted consumable items are already exhausted, digested, and largely excreted from their bodies. Non- edible items could not be displayed in their homes nor sold, for fear of being apprehended. Because of this, some of the looters started abandoning/ returning such items (in most cases arbitrarily and in unusable forms). However, some people’s dreams had been shattered for life, due to loss of their lives’ investments. Multitude of workers had lost their jobs and ten- fold lost their means of sustenance. But because of ‘possible political gain’, some notable/ prominent people who should condemn the looting started giving justification (if not endorsement) or kept quiet. Statemen are becoming endangered specie in Nigeria. Our beloved Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) recommended Love, Patience, Kindness, Courage & Altruism between and among ourselves in order have a peaceful society. We must all retrace our steps and worship Allah, so that when we die, we might receive His mercy both in our Graves and Hereafter! Jumah Mubarak.

141. 14th November 2020

Shroud (cloth used to wrap dead bodies) has no Pocket! Grave has no Vault (boxes where valuables are kept)! Heaven & Hell has no Bank! There is no indication whatsoever that we would take ANYTHING with us to our graves. We see this everyday when we accompany our dead to burial ground. Why then do some people amaze such stupendous wealth illegally! If they even invest such fund, some people will derive livelihood therefrom. But they won’t, they just keep it away and use it only for their immediate family (Q 2 v 216). But not so for Alhaji Balarabe Musa, a one- time Governor of Kaduna State, Nigeria. He was consistent with his believe and action as soulmate and lover of the downtrodden throughout his adult life, when he came to limelight as a politician. There was outpouring of genuine emotion and goodwill towards him, around the country, as he was been carried to his grave. I have not come across any report linking him to primitive accumulation of wealth as is common with his contemporaries. His death is lesson to all of us, indicating that we shall ALL die at our appointed time whether we are rich or poor (Q 20 v 55) and we shall give account (Q 67 v 2). Fear Allah in the affairs of this world. May Allah Forgive Balarabe Musa his sins and mistakes and Accept him into Aljanat Firdous. Jumah Mubarak.

142. 21st November, 2020

As soon as 2019 elections were decided, Nigerian Politicians started discussing and working towards 2023. There is no other topic of discuss among them today other than how to position themselves for 2023. They are in pitiful condition, living in arrogance, forgetting the fact that they were elected and /or appointed at various levels to serve us. They conveniently forget (or choose not to remember) that they were created by Allah for an appointed term, after which they will be recalled (Q 10 v 56) and required to give account of their stewardship to their Maker (Q 5 v 100). They choose not to remember that the next Hour is so far from present Time, not to talk of 2023 and that Only Allah Knows those amongst us who will be alive by the next Minute (Q 33 v 63)! They should be straight forward in whatever they say and do (Q 33 v 70) and fear Allah as He should be feared. We should all Worship Allah ALWAYS (Q 53 v 62). Perhaps, our society (country) will be better (Q 26 v 68). Jumah Mubarak.

143. 28th November 2020

Common spectacles nowadays will leave someone to wonder if indeed, humans are more advanced than what we consider as lower creature of Allah. At most scenes of vehicular or other accidents, people will stop and start recording the scene with their phones, which will later be uploaded on social media for the ‘enjoyment’ of viewers. The accidented persons will rather be left to die than be rescued! I also witnessed how Ants behaved in similar situations. Ants will save their injured colleagues by forming rings around them and organizing their evacuation to a safe habitat (Q 28 v 84). Is such not what is expected of humans, the ‘so called’ advanced creatures of Allah! Until and unless we have a change of attitude to be our brother’s (sister’s) keepers, peace and tranquility will be a scarce commodity in our society. Such turn around can only be achieved by our return to Allah (Q 30 v 31) and following the teachings of our beloved Prophet (PBUH). Jumah Mubarak

144. 4th December 2020

What is Death? It is cessation of Life. When does life cease? Scientists had propounded various theories trying to locate death! However, Allah, the Almighty who is the Creator of life and death (Q 10 v 56) decrees when death will occur to any of His creations (Q 22 v 7). In recent times, some communities had lost many of its prime sons and daughters to death in quick succession and are wondering if there is a curse on such communities. Allah that Created us gave us a life span known ONLY to Him (Q 6 v 2). We have been told severally that there is nothing like ‘untimely’ death. It is Allah that created us who gave each of us, his creation, a life- span that can neither be ‘reduced’ nor ‘increased’ (Q 23 v 43). May Allah Forgive the sins and transgressions of the departed and accept them as candidates for Aljanat Firdous. May affected communities be consoled. Jumah Mubarak.

153. 11th December 2020

There is a lot of anguish in the world today, Nigeria inclusive. The world, especially Africa, is blessed with ‘leaders’ who do not think for a minute about what will be beneficial to their citizens. All what they think about is the next election and how it would be ‘manipulated’ to favour them or their anointed candidates. You can see from the recent maneuvers by the two major Political Parties on the debate as to where the President should come from in 2023! The way and manner people are dying does not concern them. The recent tragedy that led to killing of more than forty people in a village in Bornu State, recently does not concern them if they cannot make political gain out of it! The tribe of Nationalists is fast dwindling in Nigeria! They have no time to ponder on the fact that the ruler, the ruled, the high, the low, the rich, the poor, are all travelers on separate routes but same destination: DUST! Allah says ‘from it I created you and unto it you will return and from it I will extract you“ (Q 20 v 55). I pray it is not too late to change their ways to goodness so as to find pleasure with their Creator (Q 33 v 43). Jumah Mubarak.

154. 18th December 2020

Liver is the largest single organ in our body where it makes up approximately 2% of total body mass. It is indispensable to our body where is performs about 500 essential functions. It is soft, flabby, roughly triangular and brown. It receives about 1.5 litres of blood per minute, making it the organ that receives more blood per unit time than any other organ in the body. Functions performed routinely include building, breaking down, modification, detoxifying and elimination of variety of substances. If the liver ails, it portends various levels of problems for the whole body. Allah, our Creator knows what He has put together in making us (Q 6 v 2; 96 v 2) and had prohibited drinking of alcohol which attacks and destroys the liver and prevents it from performing its functions (Q 2 v 219). Fear Allah and consume only those things that are permissible (Halal) and avoid those that are not (Haram). With this, you give your liver opportunity to live a healthy life and will find Pleasure with Allah, your Creator. Jumah Mubarak

155. 25th December 2020

Food and Air pass through the same route at the neck region (called pharynx) with food having the right of way. There is a valve which closes over the air passage when food is passing to prevent chocking, which may result in various complications, including death. The control of this valve is affected by Allah, our Creator. After passing the neck region, the food had a further distance of about 30ft (ave) to get to its terminal point, the anus. Along this distance, the control of its movement is completely as ordered by Allah. Imagine if the control of any part thereof is under the control of Nigerians, 99.9% of humans will die of chocking while eating! Show gratitude to Allah for His Mercy. This you can do by worshiping Him Always (Q 6 v 102) including showing kindness to those who are below you in life. Jumah Mubarak.

156. 1st January 2021

On many instances in 2020, we interrogated the question ‘what is death’? and ‘who is qualified to die at any particular time’? We arrived at the conclusion that it is ONLY Allah Alone that determines the coming to the world and exit from it of any individual (Q 10 v 56). It is only Allah that recalls any individual when the time allocated to him/her is over (Q 6 v 2). Professor Femi Odekunle, Pro- Chancellor of Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria, was recalled on 29th December, 2020. He was a true Nigerian in every sense and intent of the phrase. He takes a position and espouses it without minding the comfort or discomfort such will cause the listener. He was an all- or non- person, no time or intention of sitting on the fence over any matter. He was very kind. May Allah forgive his shortcomings and pardon his mistakes. May his kind increase in our nation. All of us must endeavour to do good always because our recall will be without prior notice. May we all end in such a manner that will be pleasing to our Maker. Jumah Mubarak.

157. 8th January 2021

On virtually every street in major cities in Nigeria, assorted drinks of various types and colours are on sale and are regularly consumed. To eliminate the unwanted components of such drinks (dyes, colourants, etc), a lot of endogenous energy which could otherwise be put to better use, is utilized. On the other hand, Water, which is of utmost importance and forms part of humans, is prevented from leaving the body. To ensure its conservation, Allah, the All Knowing, our Creator (Q 6 v 2), provides 2 million cells (nephrons) packaged in 2 kidneys, which if arranged end to end, will extend to about 116 km of tubes (approximate distance from Ilorin – Ibadan; Minna - Abuja). These elaborate tubes ensure that only 1% of filtered water (2 out of 186 litres) is eventually excreted out of the body daily. This process also required a lot of energy. Is it then not more reasonable to use our energy for beneficial process rather than avoidable waste! Allah is competent over all His Creations (Q 2 v 284). Jumah Mubarak.

158. 15th January 2021

The atmospheric Air that arrives our lungs contains several gases out of which Nitrogen constitute approximately 78%, Oxygen 20% and several others in minor quantities. The normal expectation is for nitrogen to be picked up by the blood because of its high proportion. However, out of all these gases, only oxygen is needed by humans. To enable this, Allah Provided Haemoglobin which is resident in blood and which is capable of and does discriminate in favour of only oxygen which it then transports and distribute to all parts of the body. At the tissues, haemoglobin drop the Oxygen it carries and pickup Carbon Dioxide which is a metabolic poison produced by the tissues. How is it that it is the same haemoglobin that is used for carrying Oxygen (a life tonic) and Carbon Dioxide (a life poison) (Q 67 v 3)! Alif Lam Mim. Allah is competent in His Creations (Q 2 v 284). Show your appreciation to Allah by worshipping Him Always (Q 1 v 5; 6 v 155). Part of worship is showing kindness to other creations of Allah who are not as fortunate as you. Jumah Mubarak

159. 22nd January 2021

As crucial as Erythrocyte (Red Blood Cell) is to humans, where it serves to transport digested food and oxygen from where they are abundant to where they are needed, and waste products of metabolism from where they are produced to where they would be excreted, it has no nucleus of its own. Because of this lack, it cannot reproduce itself. Allah makes its production to be dependent on another part of the body, the bone marrow (Q 3 v 191). When produced, the erythrocyte lives for about 120 days (ave) during which it travels a distance of about 280km within the body (approx. distance from Ilorin to Lagos; Port Harcourt to Asaba; Zaria to Jos). Is Allah not Magnificent in Creation! Allah Does whatever He wants, and such is the best (Q 6 v 17)! We can only show appreciation to Allah by worshipping Him always (Q 1 v 5). Part of worship is showing kindness to other creations of Allah who are not as fortunate as you. Jumah Mubarak.

160. 29th January 2021

In 2015 and again 2017, I had the privilege of visiting Rwanda and on each occasion, I visited the GENOCIDE MUSEUM inside which I spent nothing less than 4hrs each time. I shed TEAR on each occasion of my visit, seeing what neighbours who had become brothers and sisters did to each other! How people who had lived together for generations KILLED each other after being urged on by GREED of ethnic warriors. I am afraid the way our ethnic champions are promoting ethnic profiling of recent!! These are people who are not ordinarily useful in their communities. Anytime there is a problem in the Nation, they put on the toga of protectors of their race so as to derive pecuniary benefits therefrom. They are social media champions where they promote hate speeches against their neighbours of several years! They know that there are criminals in every race, and that such does not indicate that the whole race are criminals. Everybody should know that we shall meet Allah and give account of our deeds while on earth (Q 59 v 18). If we worship Allah as He should be worshipped (Q 1 v 5), our Nation will be peaceful and inhabitants will prosper. Jumah Mubarak.

161. 5th February 2021

The richest and most endowed of all creatures of Allah is the EARTH. For the past about 6,000 years (estimate) since the death of Prophet Adam (AS), all persons that had died are still in their graves and will be so until the world is brought to an end and all creatures die. This is because Allah promised that judgement will be given on ALL His Creations on the same day. We know that as valuable as knowledge is, it cannot be inherited, it is interred with the owner. Imagine therefore the quantum of knowledge that had been interred in the bowels of the earth with great men and women that had died since the period of Prophet Adam (AS). It behooves all of us therefore to honour and venerate the Earth! How? By worshipping Almighty Allah, who created the Earth. Pay more attention to Worship of Allah (Q 33 v 41 - 42), and reduce unbridled accumulation of wealth, so that the earth will be kind to you when your time comes to be swallowed by it. Jumah Mubarak.

162. 12th February 2021

TIME and TIMELESSNESS! TIME is when we have 24hrs a day during which we can sleep and turn as many times as we like. TIMELESSNESS is what we will encounter in our graves when we will lie-down on one side only without any opportunity to turn for thousands of years before the judgement day. TIME is when we have opportunity to worship Allah thoroughly and sincerely before we are recalled by Him so as to prepare for TIMELESSNESS when we shall be in our graves without any opportunity to engage in further worship (Q 2 v 281). Prepare for the period when TIME will have no meaning, dissolving into TIMELESSNESS. Worship Allah NOW and ALL DAYS until you die (Q 7 v 34). Show kindness to those who are not as fortunate as you (Q 2v 110). This is the ONLY guaranty that will ensure your comfort in the grave which will last for thousands of years while awaiting judgment. Jumah Mubarak.

163. 19th February 2021

An American unmanned Space capsule code- named ‘Perseverance’ recently landed on Mars after 7 months of travelling at 20,800 km/h! While developed countries are doing everything to IMPROVE the livelihood of their citizens, African nations are busy TEARING their own nations apart! The primary reason being struggle for political power and thereby access to national treasury. If they attain such power on the Blood and Bones of their citizens, will it give them satisfaction and joy? Social Media is being used mainly by Nigerians to incite the gullible, thinking that they themselves and their families are safe from anticipated catastrophe! Allah, the Creator of ALL things has said that if anybody kills or caused to be killed, a single soul, it will be as if he had killed the whole of humanity (Q 5 v 32). Those who are inciting tribes against each other should remember or read the accounts of what happened in Nigeria in 1966/70, in Rwanda in 1994 and in several other African countries at various times. The Fear of Allah is vastly disappearing from our consciousness (Q 29 v 45). If we all truly return to Allah (Q 30 v 31), everybody will become his/her brother’s keeper and our nations will experience peace and then prosper. Jumah Mubarak.

164. 5th March 2021

Does Allah’s Mercy have any measure? Allah gave the world Sunlight, making it more abundant in weak tropical nations. He further made the sun to shine on green plants which enabled the plants to manufacture carbohydrate, which is the cheapest source of energy in humans. The above beneficence of Allah does not discriminate between those who believe in Him and worship Him and those who do not believe in His Dominion (Q 5 v 40). If Allah can be so beneficent, why do humans take worldly possessions which are temporary, as if their salvation depends on it. Humans can and do kill each other because of LAND, which they do not create nor brought to the world with them! They acquire hectares of land to deprive others and yet will retire to occupy only 6ft by 2ft of land where they will be resident for thousands of years before Allah brings us to Judgement. Those who kill others because of land are usually those that cannot even utilize it because of deprivation. When will man learn to respect other humans, not to talk of other creations of Allah (Q 2 v 281)? Worship Allah, your Lord, before your time is up to become permanent resident of the grave (Q 1 v 5). Show kindness to others who are less endowed than you, perchance, you will qualify for Allah’s Mercy. Jumah Mubarak

165. 12th March 2021

For sometimes now, there had been beatings of drums of ‘war’ from various sections of Nigeria. Each major block blaming the other for all the security woes bedeviling the nation. Each behaving as if the other cannot survive without it. We should all remember the fate that befell some nations that treaded similar path in the recent past; Ethiopia/Eritrea; Sudan/Southern Sudan. The West is eager to destroy any third world nation that wants to do well; Libya; Iraq; Afghanistan; etc. Are the nations dismembered from Soviet Union any stronger for it? North America still remains one in spite of numerous contradictions within it. Is it not stronger for it? Do we still have statesmen/women in Nigeria? Those who will talk with larger interest of the nation in their hearts! Merchants of war are all over, who are after what they will benefit, forgetting that if they push the country towards destruction, they themselves and their families will not be safe (Q 5 v 100). Such are mostly local champions who have never stepped outside their regions. They are not aware or pretend not to be aware that qualitatively and quantitatively, the volume of immovable investment of southerners in the north is much more than the reverse! Do we as a people still believe in Allah and the teachings of His Prophets? Until we return to Allah (Q 30 v 31; 33 v 41 - 42) and ensure JUSTICE in all aspects of our dealing with each other, there can be no peace in our land. Jumah Mubarak.

166. 19th March 2021

Allah, the Almighty provides rain which resurrects the earth (Q 16 v 65; 22 v 63) thereby bringing forth plants which serve as food (Q 6 v 99) as well as mopping up poisonous carbon dioxide that we produce routinely as a result of our living. The plants go ahead to utilize the carbon dioxide so absorbed as an ingredient in the production of more food (carbohydrate) and oxygen, which serves as ‘engine oil’ for continuous life. This cycle continues ad infinitum until end of life as decided by the Creator of life Himself (Q 63 v 11). Allah’s Mercy has no limit (Q 23 v 118). We are fond of appreciating favours extended to us by our bosses, friends and relatives, no matter how small but take Allah’s favour for granted in our everyday life. Appreciate and show gratitude to Allah, your Creator, always by worshipping Him (Q 1 v 5) and showing kindness to other creations of Allah that are less endowed than you, per chance, you will continue to benefit from Allah’s Mercy. Jumah Mubarak.

167. 26th March 2021

These are very difficult times in Nigeria, with lots and lots of hatred between otherwise close neighbours and friends. Those who cannot differentiate their left from their right are now posing as champions of whole tribes (Q 2 v 216). People who otherwise will be counted as reasonable are clapping so as to be regarded as loving their tribes (Q 27 v 74)! Those who do not understand the dynamics of modern States are calling for creation of such States! Science has shown us that you need lots of energy to sustain hatred whereas you need Only a fraction of such to service understanding, accommodation of different opinion and resultant friendship! For illustration, 72 muscles located on the face are known to be engaged to frown whereas only 14 are engaged in smiling. Our Beloved Prophet Muhammed (PBUH) was reported to have admonished that “smiling is a form of charity” which is rewarded by Allah, our Creator. Make friends, forgive those who offend you. You will be healthier and the society will be better. Jumah Mubarak.

168. 2nd April 2021

The EARTH revisited! The richest and most endowed of all creatures of Allah is the EARTH as we have shown previously. In the recent past, the Earth had added more resources unto itself. Some of my friends, both senior and junior (Mr Rauf Kolawole; Mr Taiye Ogunwale, both of them School Principals at different epochs); colleagues at work place, in the society, famous and not so famous people around the world had been swallowed by the Earth. This is in addition to various other non- human creatures of Allah. The resources swallowed into the earth’s bowel will be increasing in quantum until the end of Time. Despite these, humans still carry themselves as if they are superior to the Earth. Indeed, man is in a pitiful condition! He lives in pride and arrogance, forgetting the fact that he was created (for a purpose) and will one day die and give account of his deeds to Allah. He becomes attached to the illusive enjoyment of this world which is indeed insignificant in the sight of Allah. After his death, he will be hidden in a tiny corner of this earth, away from ALL he betrayed his soul for! Let us reflect and go back to Allah in worship (Q 33 v 41 - 42). Jumah Mubarak.

169. 16th April, 2021

All Praises are due Only to Allah, the Creator and Sustainer of the universe, the owner of Time. Ramadan 1442AH is here again! A month when Allah is willing and ready to forgive our sins and transgression if ONLY we follow His prescriptions. It seems last year’s Ramadan was just 3 months ago. Corona Virus is still ravaging humanity despite the immense deployment of resources towards its eradication. We pray Allah to bestow humanity with His Mercy and return us to the best of times. To qualify for that, we must all go back to Allah (Q 2 v 107; 26 v 68). We should all use this period of Ramadan to appease our Creator by assisting the less endowed neighbor by extending hands of Fellowship to them (Q 28 v 77). May Allah preserve us beyond this month and accept our Fast as an act of ‘Ibadah’. Jumah Mubarak and Ramadan Kareem.

170. 30th April, 2021

Allah, the Almighty, created Moment which cumulates to Seconds, to Minutes, to Hours, to Days, to Weeks, to Months, to Years and to a Life Time! During Ramadan of 1441AH, humanity was imprisoned by the sub- microscopic entity named Covid- 19. By the Mercy of Allah, the virus is gradually being tamed and this year’s Ramadan, 1442AH is better than the previous year’s. But is humanity better? In Nigeria today, HATRED and Envy has become a Religion. Followers hate their Leaders and Leaders hate their Followers. Hatred flows from every angle. Ethnic Jingoists are calling for dismantling of the country as if such will solve .their perceived problems. We should all return to Allah with pertinence. Prophet Muhammed (PBUH) has taught us the lessons derivable from Ramadan; Forgive those who wrong you so as to qualify for Allah’s forgiveness; share what Allah has given you with those who are less endowed. If such is continually done, our society will be better, peace will return to our land and quality of life enhanced. Jumah Mubarak and Ramadan Kareem.

171. 7th May, 2021

All Praises are due Only to Allah, the Creator of Time, the Lord of the universe. Ramadan 1442AH is almost over, today being the last Friday of the month. A very significant attribute of the month is the enthronement of the spirit of SHARING and ONENESS of humanity. People readily give to the less privileged members of the society. There is the realization that one does not need to be very wealthy before one extends his/her hand of Fellowship to those who are not as fortunate as oneself (Q 28 v 77). How would our society have been if we carry the Ramadan spirit to the other eleven months of the year! Fear Allah, your Lord, by appreciating His Favour on you. Do your own part in the effort to build a Just, Egalitarian and Peaceful Community and Society. Jumah Mubarak and Ramadan Kareem.

172. 14th May, 2021

Ramadan 1442AH is gone! We thank Allah, our Creator, who bestowed us with His Mercy that enabled us see the end of the month. We beseech Allah to keep us alive and healthy to enable us participate in 1443AH Ramadan and beyond. If Allah loves us as He has shown severally, we must love Allah in return, since love should be reciprocal! How can we love Allah? Simply by obeying His Command! This include, but not limited to, loving our neighbours. One important lesson Ramadan teaches yearly is spirit of SHARING, taking care of our poorer neighbours. We pray that the lessons will endure for the rest 11 months before the next Ramadan. Eid and Jumah Mubarak.

173. 21st May, 2021

I was busy editing and cross- checking the references for my intended Friday admonition yesterday, when the News of the death of the Nigerian Chief of Army Staff in a Military Plane crash, broke. I was destabilized more so, because I was along the same air corrido barely 4 hours previously. That is Allah for us. General Ibrahim Attahiru attended Jumah prayers and prayed Asri before heading to Kaduna for an official duty that probably he felt cannot wait. But Allah has a different plan which is that General Attahiru has completed his duty on earth and must return to Him at that hour, that way and at that place. Several verses of the Glorious Qur’an came to my mind (Q 2 v 28; 3 v 145; 4 v 78; 9 v 116; 10 v 56; 17 v 52; 29 v 57) The lesson to learn from this incident is that death does not give notice to its next victim. The sick is not necessarily the next to die! We must be prepared at all times. How do we prepare? We must rely on Allah for all things and at all times (Q 33 v 3). May Allah forgive Gen Attahiru and other Officers their sins and transgressions and Accept them into Aljanat Firdous. May we all die as believers.

174. 28th May, 2021

Is there life after death? Ask the plant! The plant dies and its genetic code is resident in its seed. When such seed is planted, it also ‘dies’. However, when rain falls on the ‘dead’ seed, it resuscitate and come alive again (Q 6 v 99). The sperm cell in man lives for 72hours (av) while the egg cell lives for 120 hours (av). But when they meet and get fertilized, the foetus formed lives for 40 weeks and then ‘dies’ from the mother’s womb and become alive in the world outside the womb, where it lives for 70 years (av; but in Nigeria: 46 years for males and 48 years for females). After this, the man ‘dies’ and is interred in the grave where he will stay for thousands of years. Thereafter, he comes alive to a place where he will stay for indeterminate period where time has no measure. Fortunately (or unfortunately), it is the work we do during our time on earth (av 70 years), that will suffice us during the indeterminate period (Q 2 v 110; 3 v 25)! That is, we shall use the proceed we gather in 70 (46/48 in Nigeria) years on earth for thousands of years (Q 2 v 245). What is the nature of such important work? Sincere worship of Allah as He Directs us to do (Q 21 v 92)! It is ONLY those who worship Allah sincerely that will receive His Mercy. May we be counted as worthy of His Blessings and Mercy during our sojourn on earth and when we meet Him in the hereafter. Jumah Mubarak.

175. 4th June, 2021

There is a pervading atmosphere of fear and uncertainty in Nigeria presently! Arsonists, kidnappers, armed robbers, rapists, etc, are on the prowl, virtually at every corner of Nigeria. News media (Print and electronic) are no longer reliable as purveyors of truth, they will rather incite. Those who have lost out in the current power game are not bothered if the country goes up in flames! Satan is very busy recruiting followers. Some are even deceiving themselves by writing petitions to ‘international communities’ as if such countries do not have their own problems. The western nations are predicting and even encouraging our division/disagreement with a view to making commercial gains therefrom. Read the contemporary history of countries like Libya, Iraq, Iran, Sudan, Rwanda, Afghanistan, DR Congo, Uganda, etc, to learn how everyone of us will suffer if our tongues are not disciplined. We must all return to our Creator (Q 26 v 9; 33 v 3), for solution to our perceived problems. You will be surprised that such solution is SIMPLE and is within everybody’s reach; LOVE of the other person, and JUSTICE (Q 33 v 70), irrespective of his tribe, religion or nativity. If this is effected, we shall again smile and our nation will know peace. Jumah Mubarak.

176. 11th June, 2021

Humans never learn from happenings around them! As you advance in age (after 50 years), you can no longer “enjoy” the luxuries of life! You are told to: reduce your quantity of food intake to avoid over- weight which can lead to variety of ailments; reduce protein intake to avoid production of excess acid; reduce carbohydrate intake because you can no longer store excess sugar due to reduction in efficiency of insulin or its production; reduce fats and eggs because of fear of onset of hypertension and associated illnesses; and so on! What is then left to spend resources on? We buy clothes which cannot be used twice with multiples of thousands of Naira for events, while shroud (cloth which will be used to wrap us when we die) is less than two thousand Naira. Why then do we amass wealth as lunatics when there are numerous people in our neighborhood, in our communities, who could not even feed once a day? Fear Allah, show kindness to the needy in your surroundings so that you may receive Allah’s Mercy (Q 57 v 7; 63 v 10) both in this world and the hereafter! Jumah Mubarak.

177. 18th June, 2021

Medical science has not discovered the medicine to cure HATRED. Because it is domiciled within the tissue of the heart, its location cannot be reached physically for application of any remedy. However, science has shown that it is much more expensive and taxing to harbour hatred. Whereas it involves 72 muscles to effect frowning, utilizing lots of energy that could otherwise have been deployed for other crucial metabolic functions, it takes only 14 muscles to effect a smile. It is cheaper to Love than to Hate! Our beloved Prophet (PBUH) admonish us that it is a form of charity to smile. There is so much HATRED in our nation (Q 49 v 11) and only LOVE can cure us of our present national malady! Let ALL of us take heed of Prophet’s (PBUH) advice, otherwise ALL of us will be consumed in the orgy of violence. Let us demonstrate Love, Care, kindness to each other as taught by our Beloved Prophet (PBUH). If we worship Allah as He should be worshipped (Q 33 v 41 – 42), we will realize the ephemeral nature of this life (Q 31 v 24) and strive to be happy in the Hereafter (Q 45 v 15). Jumah Mubarak.

178. 2nd July, 2021

The ways of Nigerians are no longer decipherable. Everybody blames the government at various levels for their own actions and inactions. We block drainages with domestic wastes and blame government for flood. We refuse to pay our electricity bills and blame government for not providing adequate electricity. We refuse to go to work at the flimsiest excuse and blame government for delayed activities. We elect rogues into political offices and blame government for failure of policy. We cut trees indiscriminately and blame government for desert encroachment, and so on and so on. Do we as a people still believe in Allah and the teachings of His Prophets? The Fear of Allah is vastly disappearing from our consciousness (Q 29 v 45). Until we return to Allah (Q 30 v 31; 33 v 41 - 42) and ensure JUSTICE in ALL aspects of our dealing with each other, there can be no peace in our land. Jumah Mubarak.

179. 9th July, 2021

Majority of our leaders at all levels (national, state, local & sectional) do not believe in Allah, talk less of day of accountability (Q 59 v 18)! However, they believe that when the heart beats, it enables blood to circulate to the trillions of cells that make up our body which are connected by about 1,050km of tubes packaged in our small body. They also believe that this blood is constantly purified by our 2 kidneys which are made up of about two million tubular cells, which if joined end to end covers a distance of about 116kms. If these elaborate contractions are package by our Maker to ensure our wellbeing, is it too much for our leaders to provide basic amenities for us to make our lives less burdensome to enable us concentrate on Worship of Allah, our Maker? Our leaders should fear Allah and serve us to make it easy for us to concentrate on worship of Allah, our Maker (Q 1 v 5). We, the followers should also fear Allah in the way we relate with our leaders (Q 13 v 11), so that together we will create a Society where Justice and Peace will be entrenched. Jumah Mubarak.

180. 16th July, 2021

Science has done great things in transforming the life of humans both positively and otherwise. However, it has not found any method to prevent the advent of old age and death. Every living soul shall taste death (Q 3 v 185; 55 v 26). Allah, the Ultimate, Owner of heavens and earth, our Creator, made PROTEIN a compulsory requirement for our growth and development. He made the same protein poisonous to us as we advance in age. Humans think that because they have riches, they could consume as much protein as they like and could afford! In the creation of Allah, there is no inconsistency (Q 67 v 3). Give your excess to others who could not afford any. This becomes imperative this Sallah period when majority of us cannot afford to buy any! By so doing, you will be banking goodwill against when you will need Allah’s Mercy (Q 2 v 281; 6 v 155), especially in your graves! Jumah & Eid Mubarak.

181. 23rd July, 2021

Eid Mubarak! One of the rams we bought in my house was big, strong, agile and looked good, but quarrelsome. It charges any person that moves towards it, including those that might want to feed it. Anytime I looked at it, what comes to my mind was that it has only up to maximum of 12 noon on Sallah day to DIE. And pronto, it was slaughtered at about that time. The realization that then dawned on me was the fact that it was a similitude to how Allah Looks at us. Our Creator Knows the exact time, to the Second, when He will dispatch the Angel of Death to take each of our lives (Q 63 v 11). Since we do not know such time (as the ram did not know its own), we MUST strive to prepare for it as if it will be the next Second. How do we prepare?? The best way is to strive to do GOOD ALWAYS. If we worship Allah as He should be worshipped (Q 1 v 5; 6 v 155), we may benefit from His Mercy. Eid and Jumah Mubarak.

182. 30th July, 2021

Allah, our Creator! He Does whatever Pleases Him and such is the best! Energy is needed every second of life and because of this, Allah in His Mercy, made Carbohydrate the best and the cheapest source of energy (fuel) in humans. To ensure that human do not hijack the production of this important source of energy, Allah empowers green plants to utilize carbon dioxide, a metabolic waste from humans, in the presence of sunlight, to produce carbohydrate. But the same carbohydrate is cause of disease and death in some of us! Why should the same compound serve such opposite functions in same creation! Alif Lam Mim! Only Allah, the Ultimate, our Creator Knows. Worship Allah to show gratitude Always! Jumah Mubarak.

183. 6th August, 2021 (at Norton, UK)

If humans believe Allah as they believe science, the world would have been devoid of strive and glaring inequalities. I have always been intrigued by the Airplane. This is a contraption that carries hundreds of people and tons of loads in its belly and will be suspended in the air for as long as 10 hours or more after which it will deposit its content at a place thousands of kilometers from its starting place. This is an invention by humans. We patronize it because we believe in its efficiency. However when Allah the Creator of humans, Promised us that we shall die (Q 55 v 26) and be resurrected to face judgement (Q 3 v 185), we doubt, believing that death is the end of our journey in creation. It is in our everlasting interest to believe in Allah and worship Him always (Q 33 v 70) so as to receive His Mercy after our life in this world, including the period we shall be in our graves (Q 26 v 9). Jumah Mubarak.

184. 20th August, 2021

Allah teaches us lessons every moment of our lives in order to live a life that will earn His Mercy both in this world, in our graves and in the hereafter (Q 26 v9). This life and whatever is therein is ephemeral, it is a mirage which can disappear at any moment when such is least expected (Q 57 v 20). Barely a week ago, Professor Ashraf Ghani, former Vice-Chancellor of University of Kabul, was the President of Afghanistan, enjoying all privileges that the office entails, his security enabled by Military might of America! Early this week, precisely on 15th August, 2021, he was a fugitive, pursued by some of his subjects, abandoned by America which on his own also ran out of Afghanistan after almost 20 years occupation! This was a replay of 1989 humiliation of then USSR out of that country! Will humanity not learn any lesson, both at national and individual levels! Let us intensify our worship of Allah, so as to have peace in the world (Q 76 v 25 - 26). Jumah Mubarak

185. 27th August, 2021

With the footage shown on the social media of the events at the departure of the last American military aircraft from Afghanistan, any sane person should be able imagine what a nation in crisis will face when the worst happens. We saw people who perched on the outside of an aircraft knowing fully well that they are not likely to survive in the process. There is deficit of nationalists in Nigeria today, among both the present crop of politicians and non- politician. People don’t care if the country goes up in flames, since they are not in control. There is serious security problem and you find otherwise respectable people using the situation to fan embers of hatred, using ethnic and religious sentiments. In a sane society, everybody, whether in government or out of it, will join hands with the government to fight enemies of state, but not in Nigeria! Opposition politicians are encouraging lawlessness as if their families, their communities will be left untouched if there is mayhem. Nigerians should look at Iraq and Libya to appreciate how citizens suffer when their country fails. It will not be government people alone, it will consume ALL of us. The bottom line is lack of faith in Allah as the Controller of affairs of man! If we believe in Allah, we would know that whoever is in power is destined by our Creator (Q 3 v 26). Fear Allah and the Day when you will give account of your sojourn on earth (Q 2 v 281). Jumah Mubarak

186. 3rd September, 2021

I had wondered severally if we still have nationalists in Nigeria of today, especially among the present crop of politicians! The other day, you can see partisanship deployed in the crudest form. Opposition Parties insisting that election results should be transmitted electronically from the polling area to headquarters! Are they not in Nigeria, the Nigeria they made prostrate by their actions and inactions! A Nigeria where thieves, bandits, kidnappers rapists and sundry criminals caught red- handed will be demanding for enforcement of their ‘fundamental human rights guaranteed by Geneva Convention’! What is the percentage of Nigeria covered by Network? They even talk of electronic voting in a country where more than 80% of voters are illiterates, where secondary school pupils cannot handle computers. This is in spite of the fact that NCC gave situation report on the matter. Opposition politics in Nigeria is ‘if my enemy says 1 + 1 = 2; I must say no, it cannot be 2, it is 11’. Allah’s Mercy has no end and does not discriminate among His Creation until one dies in a state of unbelief. Move near to Allah (Q 6 v 155; 33 v 70 – 71) to enjoy His abundant Mercy both in this world, in your grave and in the hereafter (Q 26 v 9). Jumah Mubarak.

187. 10th September, 2021

Our beloved Prophet Mohammed (PBUH) mandated us to escort dead brothers and sisters to their burial places. Perhaps when you see somebody who was just yesterday moving about like you, giving orders, probably oppressing other humans, appropriating fund meant for public good to his nuclear family, betraying private and public trust, put under the ground and heaps of sand poured on him/her without protest, and that the same thing will happen to you when you die, you will fear Allah and worship Him in order to benefit from His Mercy which He promised those who worship Him sincerely (Q 2 v 281). We shall ALL die and be put under the ground where our riches, acquired legally and illegally will be of no use whatsoever. The ONLY currency of legal tender then will be our GOOD DEEDS alone. Increase your good deeds from today until your last moments so as to benefit from Allah’s abundant Mercy (Q 2 v 110). Jumah Mubarak.

188. 17th September, 2021

TIME and TIMELESSNESS! Time is finite and is when you have 24hrs to make a day while Timelessness is infinite when thousands of years in the grave will be like an earthly hour. Time is when people in positions of trust discharge their duties with the fear that they will account to their Maker after death while Timelessness is when, haven gotten to a position of trust, you use public fund for private purposes. Time is when formulation of public policy is governed by altruistic intentions while Timelessness is when you can no longer distinguish APC from PDP by the composition of those who make up the membership. Time is when we have opportunity to worship Allah before we are recalled by Him so as to prepare for Timelessness when we shall be in our graves for thousands of years pending judgment. Time of our recall is not dependent on age, position and our riches or lack of it. It is known Only to Allah, our Creator (Q 7 v 34). Worship Allah NOW and ALL DAYS until you die (Q 2 v 110) by doing what is right always. Jumah Mubarak.

189. 1st October, 2021

UNTIMELY DEATH! When is death untimely? Are you privy to the plans of the Creator of life when He Decrees creation and allotted a life span to it? It is Allah who Creates life (Q 67 v 2) that determines when it will end (Q 10 v 56)! Life ends when the duty allotted to a creation by the Creator is completed. Prophet Noah (AS) lived for 1,050 years; Prophet Isah (Jesus; AS) for 33 years and Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) for 63 years. All of them COMPLETED the work assigned to them by Allah, their Creator, before they were recalled. All creations of Allah will ONLY be visited by the Angel of Death and recalled when we have fulfilled the purpose of our creation (7 v 34). Therefore, there is nothing that is ‘untimely’ about death. Since nobody knows when he/she will be recalled by our Creator, the ONLY way out is to do good work every moment while alive so that when the end comes, we will enjoy the loneliness of our graves (Q 6 v 155; 26 v 68). May Allah Forgive the sins and imperfections of Engineer Maroof Olayinka Oyewo (Offa Grammar School, 659) who completed his assignment on earth earlier today and was visited by the Angel of Death and recalled. May he be a candidate of Aljanat Firdous. Jumah Mubarak.

190. 8th October, 2021

A visit to any of the State capitals in Nigeria and especially Abuja and Lagos will show living houses that are indescribable in terms of their architectural design, finishing and furnishings. One can only imagine the volume of money used in such constructions. Such houses are occupied by very few family members. Many are even empty because the owners have several of such. Side by side with such opulence are millions of countrymen and women who have nowhere to sleep at night and go about hungry from day to day (Q 16 v 71). We expend a lot of fund, energy & emotion on construction of houses where we would live for short period of about 70 years (average life span in Nigeria is 46 and 48 years for men and women respectively)(Q 104 v 3). We sparsely pay any attention to ‘Construction and Furnishing’ of our Graves, where we shall live for thousands of years! Make your grave comfortable by paying attention to its construction which can ONLY be done while still alive (Q 107 v 1 - 7)! How to do this? By worshipping Allah as He should be worshipped (Q 47 v 7)! This include showing kindness to less endowed brothers and sisters around us (Q 55 v 60). Jumah Mubarak.

191. 15th October, 2021

I have always been fascinated by the versatility of the human STOMACH. This is a part of the human body that has no control whatsoever on what comes into it, both; good and bad; hot or cold, sweet or bitter; safe or dangerous! In order to protect itself from all these, Allah enables the stomach to produce gastric acid which is capable of destroying anything that it comes in contact with, including the stomach wall itself. Allah, the All Knowing, our Creator then provide mucous membrane that serves as a carpet to cover the inside wall of the stomach so as to protect its wall from coming in contact with the acid it secrets itself. Is Allah not Magnificent in Creation! Since the content of the stomach will eventually pass to another part of the digestive system (intestine) that is not so protected, Allah also provide a neutralizing agent (bicarbonate) which destroys the power of the acid before it leaves the stomach (Q 3 v 191). Is Allah that ensures ALL these perfection not worthy of being worshipped (Q 1 v 2)? Show appreciation to Allah by loving His other creations that are not as fortunate as you are. Jumah Mubarak.

192. 5th November, 2021

Allah is Magnificent in His Creations and has not created anything without purpose (Q 3 v 191). Allah created billions of Cells that make up our body systems and gave them the enablement to commit SUICIDE (kill themselves) whenever it becomes necessary in order to ensure the safety of neighbouring cells or the whole organism itself (Q 67 v 3). Allah then provided ‘Cleaners’ in the cells which will remove debris of the dead cells so as not to put other cells’ life in danger. Is Allah who ensures all these intricate mechanisms to ensure our well- being not worthy of Worship! Can we adequately repay the favour Allah bestow on us? Worship Allah at ALL times by all your actions and inactions. Show kindness to those other creature of Allah who are under you (Q 16 v 71), perchance you will receive Allah’s Mercy that has no measure (Q 2 v 110). Jumah Mubarak.

193. 12th November, 2021

Oxygen is compulsory for sustenance of life. It is transported from its place of abundance (lungs) to the places of its utilization (tissues) by blood. Iron (Fe) is a compulsory requirement in the formation of blood and its function (Q 57 v 25). But when oxygen and iron are ordinarily present together, they interact to form dangerous radicals that are capable of damaging the cells of the body. How then do two enemies work together when they cannot live together! Alif Lam Mim. Allah does whatever He Wills (Q 67 v 3) and such is the best (Q 5 v 17). Our own duty is to show gratitude to Allah by worshipping Him every moment of our lives (Q 36 v 22; 53 v 62) Jumah Mubarak..

194. 19th November, 2021

The Brain is very soft, but it controls the whole cellular systems that make up our body. Because of its indispensability, Allah, our Creator protects it by enclosing it within a very hard skull. To perform its enormous duty, the brain utilizes a lot of energy every moment of life. Yet it can only store about 1% carbohydrate, the molecule that gives such energy easily. This implies that it must depend on other parts of body to supply its energy need ceaselessly. How is it that the Controller (brain) is dependent on the Controlled (other tissues) for sustenance! Alif Lam Mim. The ways of Allah is truly beyond understanding (Q 67 v 3). Worship Allah Always to show appreciation for His Mercy on you (Q 1 v 3). Jumah Mubarak.

195. 3rd December, 2021

Allah, the Only Creator! He creates whatever He Wills and such is the best (Q 67 v 3). Gestation period (period between fertilization of egg and birth of young one) is 14 days in Mice; 21 days in Rats; 22 days in Chicken; 63 days in dogs; 64 days in Cats; 110 days in Lions; 120 days in Goats; 180 days in Monkeys; 225 days in Antelopes; 280 days in Humans; 340 days in Horses and 650 days in Elephants. In each instance, a complete and functional progeny (young one) is produced. From these we could see that man is not the most complicated being to be reproduced, yet Allah makes man the head of all His Creations! Is Allah that does these not worthy of being worshiped? Worship Allah (Q 1 v 5) in all your actions and inactions, perchance you may be qualified for His Mercy (Q 6 v 155)! Jumah Mubarak.

196. 10th December, 2021

Human body contains approximately 6 litres of blood and 42 litres of water. It is the blood that carries the water to kidney for purification and moderation. Why is body water (42) not able to overwhelm blood (6) and thereby destroy it? Alif Lam Mim. Allah is awesome in His Creations. Engage in His Worship always. Jumah Mubarak.

197. 24th December, 2021

Allah, the Only Creator, the Lord of the worlds. We spent 280 days (ave) in the womb of our mothers. At birth, a baby does not remember any of the things that happened to it during the 280 days. After entry into the world, we live for about 70 years (av) (59 years for males and 63 years for females in Nigeria). At death, we shall not remember anything that happened to us as we transit to the hereafter. Our not remembering any happenings during the previous two phases of life does not mean that nothing happened (Q 3 v 5). Every of our action or inaction is recorded and will be played back to us on the day of judgement of which there is no doubt (Q 2 v 281; 3 v 25; 4 v 87). If you have been remiss in doing good, start to do good TODAY so as to earn Allah’s Mercy which has no measure (Q 2 v 110). Allah is ever Forgiven and Merciful (Q 1 v 3). Jumah Mubarak

198. 31st December, 2021

The Earth, in its continuous richness, gained a large quantum of resources in 2021, especially towards the close of the year. Many people died all over the world and their body, including their intelligential resources, their knowledge, their experience, their expertise, etc, were interred in the bowel of the earth. Among such is Professor Hussein Akande Abdulkareem, a foremost medical biochemist of University of Lagos, University of Maiduguri, University of Khartoum, Sudan and lately Lagos State University, fame. He was a consummate scientist. He believed and espoused the power of Water as cure- all for all ailments (Q 16 v 10; 25 v 48 - 49). He promoted this concept in various classes and public lectures. He was a kind man who gave both his knowledge and possessions freely (Q 3 v 92). He loved Cemeteries and those who take care of them. May Allah forgive his sins and transgressions and accept him into Aljanat Firdous. May Allah have Mercy on all of us (Q 1 v 3) so as to meet His pleasure when it is our turn to die. Jumah Mubarak.

199. 7th January, 2022

When the stomach is full of food, alcohol is absorbed slowly and to a lesser extent. However when stomach is empty, absorption of alcohol is rapid and total. This explains why drunkards stay away from food and therefore lack energy, cannot repair damaged cells and tissues and have stunted growth. Foods have what the body needs for maintenance and to develop while alcohol is completely empty and dangerous. Any surprise therefore why Allah, our Creator enjoined us not to go near alcohol (Q 5 v 90)! Obey Allah in all matters and you will live a healthy and purposeful life. Jumah Mubarak

200. 14th January, 2022

Allah in His Greatness Created ‘ill health’ as a prelude to death. But not all sickness will lead to death. However ‘every soul shall taste death’ (Q 29 v 57). Allah in His Mercy kept the knowledge of exact time that death shall come to His Creations to Himself Alone (Q 31 v 34). Professor M. A. Daniyan, one time Vice- Chancellor of Federal University of Technology, Minna (1997 – 2002) returned to his Creator this evening. May Allah forgive his sins and transgressions and accept him into Aljanat Firdous. Prepare as if your turn is next minute by worship Allah ALWAYS so as to benefit from His Mercy (Q 1 v 3). Jumah Mubarak.

201. 21st January, 2022

Heamoglobin (protein of blood, inside the Red blood cell) consist of 574 varied amino acids. Change of only 2 of the amino acids leads to blood cells becoming more sluggish, breaking easily and thereby slowing down the rate of flow of blood. The consequence is that enough oxygen will not reach its destination where it should help metabolism. Also carbon dioxide which is a waste product of cell metabolism and therefore a cell poison will not be adequately evacuated. This situation leads to large scale destruction of blood cells and can lead to death. Why should ONLY 2 amino acids be so overpowering to impose fatality (death) on 572 others! Alif Lam Mim. Allah, our Creator, has not created anything without purpose (Q 3 v 191). This is just a manifestation of power of Allah, the Lord of Creation. Worship Allah to be qualified for His Mercy. Jumah Mubarak.

202. 28th January, 2022

Allah in His Mercy made all human cells (except red blood and sex cells) with 1 nucleus which contains 46 thread-like substance known as chromosomes, containing about 3 billion nucleotides. If a letter is used to represent each nucleotide it will cover about 200 books of 500 pages each. If it is read at rate of 1 letter per second for 24 hours a day, nonstop, it will take about 100 years to complete reading the representations of components of humans. You can therefore appreciate the complexity of humans as put together by our Creator, Allah, the Almighty. If ANY one of the letters is twisted, omitted or substituted, it leads to various pathological abnormalities in humans, as we see all around us. Should we then not continuously be glorifying Allah for His Mercy! What Allah demands of us is Appreciation and Worship (Q 6 v 102; 21 v 92). Worship Allah Always for His Mercy (Q 26 v 9). Jumah Mubarak.

203. 4th February, 2022

The human heart starts to beat 21 days after conception and continues non- stop until the end of life. In adults, it beats approximately 100,000 times a day (av), during which it pumps about 43,000 litres of blood (approx 2,000 full jerry cans) through the body. This ensures real time distribution of useful materials and evacuation of waste products throughout the body, as well as maintaining normal body temperature . This perfect order is decreed by Allah our Creator. Allah stops the beating of the heart when individual’s time is over (Q 67 v 26). Let those of us whose hearts are still beating intensify our worship of Allah to show our gratitude (Q 53 v 62; 76 v 25) so as to benefit from His Mercy when they are no longer beating (Q 89 v 24). Jumah Mubarak.

204. 11th February, 2022

Adult humans secret average of 1.5litres of Saliva per day (about 2 bottles of N100 bottled water container). Saliva cleans the mouth and moisten food as well as serve as lubricant for food. It also contains antibacterial and digestive enzymes which breaks food into simpler components (Q 6 v 102). To think that ORDINARY saliva can be so important in the wellbeing of humans! Allah indeed is Awesome in Creation. Many of us waste this precious asset when we spit indiscriminately, quarrel and shout unnecessarily. Show appreciation to Allah the Provider, your Creator, by worshiping Him ALWAYS (Q 76 v 25). Jumah Mubarak

205. 18th February, 2022

The events of the past 2 weeks of fuel scarcity in Nigeria is illustrative of Nigerian mentality. We do not want any hardship whatsoever, even if we are the primary cause of the problem! However, the Sun is said to be about 148million Km from earth’s surface with a projected temperature of 6000oC. Allah Promised us that the Sun will be brought to within ‘touching’ distance from our head on the day of Judgment. Imagine what the state of man will be on that Day! Only Allah’s Mercy can Provide ‘shade’ and succor (Q 2 v 107)! To qualify for Allah’s Mercy, we have to worship Him all the remaining days of our lives (Q 2 v 21; 6 v 102). Part of worship is to strive to do good always, by showing kindness to Allah’s Creations, especially those who are less endowed than you. If you give positive thought to how others will feel with your actions, you will not take any action that will put them in jeopardy. Jumah Mubarak.

206. 25th February, 2022

Our beloved Prophet Mohammed (PBUH) mandated us to escort dead brothers and sisters to their burial places. The lesson in such is that you will see somebody who was like you yesterday being interred helplessly into the bowel of the earth for eternity. On Thursday, 24th February, at the Muslim Cemetery, Ilorin, 5 bodies, from different backgrounds were brought in for interment within a space of about 2 hours, including a body that cannot be more than about 1 year old. One of them was escorted by hundreds of people while one was brought by not more than 5 people. One thing that struck me most was that one day, it would be my turn to be interred. At that point, the ONLY thing one desires is the Mercy of Almighty Allah, our Creator, whom we shall all account to. This Mercy is not free, it is only assured to those who worship Allah while alive (Q 2 v 281). The ONLY currency of legal tender then will be our GOOD DEEDS alone. Increase your good deeds from today until your last moments so as to benefit from Allah’s abundant Mercy (Q 2 v 110). Jumah Mubarak.

207. 4th March, 2022

There is so much Poverty & Hunger in our Society. There is also constant display of Ostentation and Wastages at the slightest opportunity. There are many who can hardly feed more than once in 2 days. If you need any evidence, observe what happens at social outings of the Rich; you will see display of stupidity /madness in how money is being deployed. You will also observe some people collecting remnants into nylons bags. Variety of foods are collected in one bag; rice is mixed swallow food, to be taken home for use of family. How can such poor people think well of the rich! This accounts for why there is much tension and hatred in our society. Please endeavour to assist the less privileged members of the society, starting from your relatives and neighbours. Allah has assured us of recompense (Q 57 v 18). Is there any Reward for Good OTHER than GOOD (Q 55 v 60). Jumah Mubarak

208. 11th March, 2022

Oxygen is essential every minute of life for cellular wellbeing, while Carbon dioxide is life’s poison which must be removed from the body promptly. However, complete absence of carbon dioxide in the body prevents good utilization of oxygen, even when present! Alif Lam Mim. Allah, the Maker of all Life Forms, Knows best. Your enemy is essential for your positive achievements. Russia invades Ukraine; NATO threatening Russia; Russia looking at China for alliance, etc, the world is in turmoil and thousands are dying, while millions are displaced! All these are happening because we refuse to recognize Allah as our Creator who orders the affairs of the world, including mankind! Does this signal the beginning of the end? Let everyone on earth return to Allah before it is too late. Allah is most Forgiving and Merciful (Q 1 v 1 – 7; 85 v 13 - 14). Jumah Mubarak.

209. 18th March, 2022

Allah is Magnificent in His Creations and has not created anything without purpose (Q 3 v 191). Allah created man and knows his indispensability on Oxygen. He did not leave its supply to any man. He created green plants and caused them to produce oxygen as their own waste product. To do this, plants utilize waste product of man, carbon dioxide. Thus plants supply our compulsory need and in so doing purify our environment. Is Allah who ensures all these intricate mechanisms to ensure our well- being not worthy of worship! Can we adequately repay the favour Allah bestow on us? Worship Allah and rely on him for ALL your needs. Show kindness to those other creatures of Allah who are less endowed than you (Q 16 v 71), so as to continue to receive Allah’s Mercy that has no measure (Q 2 v 110). Jumah Mubarak.

210. 25th March, 2022

Breast milk, produced by nursing mothers, which we take for granted, is one of the wonders created by Allah, the Lord of the universe. The composition is as appropriate for the infant as its age required, and is independent of state of health and nutritional status of the mother. This is why a lunatic that feeds on trash, a poor woman that hardly feeds and the rich woman that feeds on the best of foods (Q 16 v 71) will produce same quality of milk. Who else can ensure such perfection except Allah, the Creator of ALL things (Q 6 v 102), that also determines the needs of His Creations. Worship Allah ALWAYS, in so doing is your salvation (Q 59 v 19). Jumah Mubarak.

211. 1st April, 2022

All Praises are due Only to Allah, the Almighty, the Creator of Time. The smallest unit of time is Moment which cumulates to Seconds, then to Minutes, then to Hours, then to Days, then to Weeks, then to Months, then to Years, then to Lifetime and then to Eternity (Q 31 v 29)! Another Ramadan has come upon us as if the last one was just few days ago. Fasting is not abstinence (keeping away) from foods and drinks from dawn to dusk (Q 2 v 183) and then ‘bombarding’ the stomach with excess food at iftar (time of breaking of Fast). It is rather resting the digestive system from routine daily overwork to maintain its wellbeing. Be moderate with food consumption during this Ramadan period. Give some to those who don’t have (Q 28 v 77). I wish all of us both spiritual and metabolic benefit of Ramadan 1443Ah. Jumah Mubarak.

212. 8th April, 2022

As we progressed through the month of Ramadan, It is a common habit among us to overfeed ourselves during Sahur and Iftar! Note that Allah in His Mercy Gave us SMALL INTESTINE which is a slender tube located just after the stomach. It is 23feet (ave) long in adults and provides for absorption of 85% of digested food. When you overfeed, you will jam the absorptive surface of the small intestine with undigested and digested food. The intestine will be damaged resulting in inability to maximize its absorptive capacity. Why don’t you prevent this impending calamity by giving part of your food to those who cannot afford decent feeding! By so doing, you will be helping yourself to keep healthy. In addition, you will earn the Pleasure of Allah, your Creator (Q 16 v 71). Ramadan Kareem and Jumah Mubarak.

213 15th April, 2022

One very notable and good attribute of the month of Ramadan is the unleashing of the spirit of ‘GIVING’ in adherents. Regardless of the status of the person, everybody struggles to give to another, so as to seek the Pleasure of Allah. The positive outcome of such attitude is indescribable! During this month, the atmosphere, the society, everywhere is CALM. In fact, some non- Muslims also imbibe this attitude and give out to their less endowed brothers and sisters. This is in line with the teaching of our beloved Prophet Muhammed (PBUH). He also thought us to forgive those who wronged us, so as to qualify for Allah’s forgiveness. If such is continually done, our society will be better, peace will return to our land and quality of life will be enhanced. Jumah Mubarak and Ramadan Kareem.

21422nd April, 2022

About the only event happening in Nigeria these days is our political leaders struggling for advantaged placement to contest the 2023 election and win by all means. All other matters of State, including ensuring enabling environment for the electorate to live normal life is kept in abeyance. They are bestriding the landscape as if they are the owners, promising us what they know they DO NOT intend to do. Their primary purpose is to have unrestricted access to our resources, so they can continue to amass wealth that they think will outlast their several generations, at our expense. They do not believe that they will be called upon to account for their deeds (Q 20 v 55). They do not even believe that Allah may remove them from the surface of the earth before the election is due (Q 2 v 281). They should fear Allah so as to receive His Mercy (Q 5 v 100). Jumah Mubarak and Ramadan Kareem. ,

21529th April, 2022

Ramadan is the best of periods for women (our mothers, wives, sisters, daughters). They get Baraka like men for Fasting, reading Qur’an, Tahjud, acts of Sadaka and other acts of kindness, etc. They however get EXTRA for cooking Sahur when men are sleeping and for preparing Iftar when men are busy studying their watches waiting for sunset to break Fast. Women also demonstrate their selflessness in other spheres when they are pregnant by sharing their food with, and collecting waste from foetus (baby) for about 40 weeks. They continue to share their food when the infant is born through breast feeding (Q 2 v 233). To crown these, they minimize waste by producing only about 500 eggs in a life time (when men produce billions of sperm cells). May Allah Continue to Bless our women and the men for supporting the women! Jumah Mubarak and Ramadan Kareem

2166th May, 2022

So, Ramadan 1443AH is gone! It seems as if the 30 days were just few days, because of the relieve from all forms of anxiety. The community was peaceful, with everybody competing to show love, kindness, piety, good intentions and much more of positive attributes that Allah endowed human with! Ramadan, is a month ordained by Allah, our Maker, to enable us service our soul and body, thereby ensuring that our whole system is cleaned of rubbish acquired over the previous one year and thereafter become rejuvenated. How would it have been if the attitudes displayed during this month is extended to the remaining 11 months! I pray Allah to keep us safe and healthy so as to join others in observing 1444AH Ramadan and many more. May Allah enable our leaders to truly serve us. Jumah Mubarak.

21720th May, 2022

Allah, the Almighty, the Creator of heavens and earth. He Creates whatever He Wills (Q 29 v 44; 30 v 26). He created Nigerians and gifted them with brain cells that are constantly formatted. This implies that we are incapable of remembering any event after just a short period of time. Otherwise we should be stoning majority of those collecting Nomination Forms for variety of offices across the Parties, for their past behavior in various leadership positions (Q 99 v 8). They are coming back and we are applauding them. When Allah wants to punish a nation, He gifts them the worst amongst themselves as their leaders (Q 30 v 41). May Allah show us compassion and reformat our brains so as to remember the previous atrocities of our yesterday leaders who are staging a comeback to further lead us. Jumah Mubarak.

21827th May, 2022

Is there life after death? Humans find it difficult to believe, since there has not been anybody who died and came back to narrate his/her experience. But then, human Sperm/Egg never believed that there will be life after its genetic content had been reduced by half. But we have Foetus which never went back to inform sperm/egg about it’s experience! Foetus never believed that there will be life outside its mother’s womb. But then there is the Baby who never went back to inform foetus that there is life outside the mother’s womb. Therefore the dead not coming back to inform the living that there is life after death does not obliterate the fact that there is life after death (Q 2 v 28). We have to work very hard to qualify for Allah’s Mercy in the life after death. The currency to attract Allah’s Mercy is to worship Him (Q 6 v 102). Show kindness to ALL Creations of Allah, living and non- living (Q 2 v 110). Avoid wastages of ALL materials including food. May we receive Allah’s Mercy in our life after we depart this world (Q 2 v 281; 3 v 25) so as to be candidates for Aljanat Firdous. Jumah Mubarak.

2193rd June, 2022

Are some people exempted from DEATH (Q 2 v 281; 21 v 35)? Have they been promised that they will be allowed to take money to their GRAVES, which they will use to influence their judgement? Do they even belief in AFTERLIFE where accountability will be demanded! Current happenings in Nigeria are indicative of the fact that majority of Nigerian Politicians do not belief in afterlife talk less of giving account on the day of judgement (Q 4 v 87). They go to Worship Centres but their hearts are somewhere else. Allah is a God of forgiveness. If they repent and expend our national resources on the people and not just on themselves and their families alone (Q 3 v 25), perchance, they will receive Allah’s Mercy (Q 17 v 54) before and after their death. Jumah Mubarak

22010th June, 2022

A lot of metabolic wastes produced in our body is passed to the blood and if left therein will poison virtually all parts of our body simultaneously, since blood flow to every corner of our body. Allah in His Mercy provided one million filters in each of our 2 kidneys where such wastes are removed. However, for efficient removal of the wastes, about 186 litres of water is filtered with such wastes by the kidneys each day. To further demonstrate Allah’s Mercy on His creation, Allah provided about 118kms (approximate distance from Ilorin to Ibadan or Abuja to Kaduna) of tubes packed within the kidneys, to reabsorb the filtered water and other useful materials that are filtered with the waste products. In the end, only about 2 litres of water end up being removed with the waste products, from our body every 24 hours. If Allah show us such benevolence, is it too much to reciprocate by worshipping Him as He commanded (Q 6 v 102)? Show kindness to other creations of Allah that are lower than you. May we continue to benefit from Allah’s abundant Mercy (Q 17 v 54). Jumah Mubarak.

22117th June, 2022

Allah, the Only Creator (Q6 v 102)! He created humans and gave them the LIVER, which He imbibed with the ability to perform more than 250 operations simultaneously. It is capable of disarming both known and unknown enemies as well as enemies that parade as friends. If not for what Allah enabled the liver to be capable of doing, the way humans routinely insult their bodies, they would not have been able to stay alive for one minute! Is Allah not magnificent in His creations! If all these are within the purview of Nigerian politicians, every living Nigerian will perish within minutes. See how every other thing in the country was abandoned in the run up to presidential primaries across all the political parties. National electricity grid collapsed and parties were trading faults instead of proffering solution! Allah is looking at all of them and at appointed time will deal with them as appropriate (Q 2 v 281). Allah’s ONLY demand from us is to worship Him (Q 17 v 54). If we do so, we may be qualified for His Mercy (Q 1 v 3). Jumah Mubarak.

22224th June, 2022

Still on the liver. It is the largest internal organ in humans and as ordained by Allah, its Maker, is the main chemical factory of the body (Q 82 v 6 – 8), where all manners of consumed materials are processed for the wellbeing of body. Useless ones are pushed to the dustbin (spleen, colon, etc), while useful ones are sent to where needed. Variety of chemical compounds are routinely assembled as needed and where need is satisfied, such materials are also broken down. Because of these every second engagement, the liver is well supplied with blood so that products can be distributed round the body real time. But because humans are ingrates, they overwork the liver as a result of indiscriminate consumption of junks (Q 5 v 3) which may lead to early liver cell death. Since we cannot survive without healthy liver, is it not reasonable that we avoid junks and consume halal materials as dictated by Islam (Q 23 v 19)! In this is our wellbeing. Jumah Mubarak.

223 1st July, 2022

The EARTH, created by Allah, the Almighty, about 4.5 billion years ago, has an estimated surface area of about 510 million square km out of which about 71% is water, leaving only approximately 148 million square km as land mass. It is this land mass that has been empowered by Allah, the All Knowing, to consume ALL other creations of Allah, who are dead and who will continue to die until the end of Time, when judgement will be entered for ALL Creations. Imagine ALL the Prophets (AS), including the doyen of them all, Prophet Muhammed (PBUH), the great Philosophers, Warriors, Kings, Paupers, Beggars, those who have bestirred the surface of the earth as if they will never die, various animals that ever lived, creatures too tiny to be noticed, etc. All of them had been and will continue to be consumed by the earth without exception and the earth will not yet filled up! Is Allah not Awesome in Creation! Pay more attention to worship of Allah (Q 33 v 41 - 43) who has done these much for the benefit of His creations. Unbridled accumulation of wealth and its obscene display will end in the bowels of the earth. May Allah have Mercy on us all (Q 1 v 3) so as to meet His pleasure when it is our turn to be consumed by the earth. Jumah Mubarak!

224. 8th July, 2022

If any proof is needed to confirm oneness of humanity, the places to look are the Plains of Mount Arafat during the day and Muzdalifah in the night on every 9th of Dhu’l- Hijjah. The scenario there is a mimic of what the day of judgment will look like, when all humanity will appear before Allah (Q 3 v 9). Kings, Royalties, Presidents, Heads of Governments, Professors, Judges, Governors, Cleaners, Drivers, Touts, Kidnappers, Murderers, etc, etc, will not be distinguishable by carriage or dress. Anybody that saw or watched the millions of pilgrims on TV will come to realize that the need of humans is minimal. You will come to the conclusion that those who are amassing wealth unduly are simply ‘mad’. We should all change our ways and fear Allah’s judgment on a day of which there is no doubt (Q 22 v 7). Be known by how many people you are able to assist in life. You don’t have to be rich to help others. There are always people who are worse than you. Show kindness to others (Q 3 v 5) so as to receive Mercy from Allah, your Creator, on the day of judgment. Jumah Mubarak.

225. 15th July, 2022

The Tongue is a good illustration of the absoluteness of Allah, as the Lord of Creation (Q 55 v 3). The anatomy and composition of the tongue is the same for all humans, yet it vocalizes sound that differ from region to region and culture to culture around the world (Q 59 v 24). As if that is not enough, the tongue of the same person can also vocalize several languages (Q 57 v 3). For example, Kofi Anan, a one time Secretary General of UN, was able to speak not less than 7 languages with his tongue. It follows therefore that the composition of the tongue has nothing to do with different languages spoken around the world. Only Allah, our creator, enables the functionality of His creation (Q 44 v 38). Is this not enough to concentrate on worship of Allah as a token of our appreciation for His favour on us, His creation? Jumah Mubarak.

226 22nd July, 2022

Allah, the Creator of ALL Forms, is the supreme source of Knowledge! The pursuit and acquisition of knowledge through education and experience are some of the unique human attributes enabled by the Creator (Q 35 v 28). Allah has provided His creations with instruments with which to perform duties assigned to them. Allah created Brain Cells which is the Command Centre of all body activities, to be very soft and fragile, but encased them in a very hard skull; Kidney which filters water from blood, is provided with long tubes to enable reabsorption of filtered water to prevent dehydration; Liver is provided with extensive blood supply to evacuate metabolites so as to deliver such to appropriate places; Erythrocyte is provided with heamoglobin to transport oxygen and carbon dioxide throughout the body; Leucocyte is enriched with destructive enzymes to fight invaders (Q 17 v 85). Is Allah not magnificent in creation and therefore worthy of worship (Q 6 v 117)? Worship Allah fervently to show appreciation. Jumah Mubarak.

227 29th July, 2022

The Skin! Allah, the Almighty, our Creator. He creates the skin and used it to cover our body as an armour to prevent intrusion of outside enemies (visible and invisible). Allah also used it as a succulent blanket to interface with our fragile and delicate internal organs so as to prevent injuries (Q 67 v 3). Imagine our body without such cover as the skin, humans will be horror to behold and our internal organs would be falling off their placements as we move ((Q 2 v 107). Allah also provides about 5 million holes (hair holes) on each person’s skin to serve as a communicating channel where some materials can be exchanged between internal and external environment (Q 3 v 191). Humans, the ingrate, habitually cover such holes with variety of creams, thereby preventing the primary purpose for their creation. Fear Allah and seek to understand the basis for His worship, perchance you will receive His Mercy (Q 1 v 5 – 6). Jumah Mubarak.

228 6th August, 2022

All Praises are due Only to Allah, the Almighty, the Creator of Time. The smallest unit of Time is Moment which cumulates to Seconds, then to Minutes, then to Hours, then to Days, then to Weeks, then to Months, then to Years, then to Lifetime and then to Eternity (Q 31 v 29)! That is how our time will pass and we shall become inhabitants of the Grave until the day of judgement (Q 21 v 34). The year 1443AH is gone and we are now 7 days into 1444AH (Q 21 v 33). We thank Allah for sparing our lives throughout the past year (Q 45 v 13) and we beseech Him to keep us alive for many many more years, in good health, happiness and prosperity. We must on our part reciprocate by intensifying our effort in worship of Allah so as to continue to benefit from His Mercy. Happy new year and Jumah Mubarak.

229 13th August, 2022

Allah, the Almighty, our Creator (Q 2 v 21). He created us and gave us Erythrocyte (Red Blood Cell) that lives for about 120 days, during which period, it travels a distance of approximately 280km (approximate distance from Ilorin to Lagos; Jos to Zaria; Kaduna to Kano), through various systems of tubes in our body. Allah, the All Knowing, also assign the erythrocytes the duty of transporting Oxygen from where it is abundant to wherever it is needed, and wastes from all over the body where they are produced to the ‘dustbin’ from where they are sent out of the body (Q 55 v 13). After the 120 days, the Red Cells die, and new ones are produced. Who else can ensure such order except Allah, who created them in the first instance (Q 71 v 13)! Man in his folly undertake actions that destroy his Red Cells prematurely before its 120 day life span but cannot cause new ones to be produced. So, there is shortage of Red Cells. Oxygen is not adequately distributed and wastes are not fully evacuated, resulting in various pathological conditions. Fear Allah in every way and obey His commands, so that life will become easy for you (Q 19 v 72). Jumah Mubarak.

230. 20th August, 2022

Still on Red Blood Cells! Allah, the Almighty, the Merciful. The total number of erythrocytes (red blood cells) in human is estimated to be about 25 Trillion (25,000,000,000), out of which about 2.5 Millions are destroyed every second but are replaced with new ones produced at another location in the body. The automatic destruction of erythrocytes after its 120 days life span leaves a lot of debris (broken cell parts) along the blood vessels, which if not removed real time, will block further free flow of blood to every part of the body with attendant disruption of life processes. Allah in His Mercy provided SPLEEN, which sieves and remove all the debris from blood constantly, thereby purifying it so it could continue to perform its duty (Q 3 v 191). Is Allah not Merciful to His creations! Improve your gratitude by worshipping Allah fervently (Q 3 v 92). Reciprocate Allah’s Mercy by showing mercy to other creations of Allah that are not as lucky as you are (Q 107 v 1 – 7). Jumah Mubarak.

231 27th August, 2022

Allah, the Master Architect, our Creator (Q 13 V 16)! Allah created humans and gave them mouth to take in food; teeth to break down the food to smaller particles; throat to enable swallowing; digestive system to process the food to separate good from bad; the small intestine to absorb good part; the anus to pass out the bad part; the liver to break down consumed items to remove dangers; the blood to spread the good part to where needed; the kidney to constantly purify blood; the brain to coordinate and regulate all the above. Do you think Allah did all these for fun (Q 21 V 16)? Allah provided ALL these so that you will not have any excuse not to worship Him (Q 6 V 102; 14 V 34). Imagine what would have happened if any of these deviate in structure or function!! Show gratitude by worshiping Allah at ALL times (Q 26 v 9; 76 v 25). There are many people in the society who are lacking one or more of the aforementioned attributes. Jumah Mubarak.

232 2nd September, 2022

Allah is Magnificent in His Creations and has not created anything without purpose (Q 3 v 191). Allah made various parts of our body in pairs; eyes, ears, hands, breasts, legs, lungs, kidneys, scrotum, ovaries etc. Allah also made some organs single; head, mouth, penis, vagina, stomach, heart, etc. Why did Allah make some double and others single? Alif Lam Mim. Only Allah alone knows why. Pay more attention to worship of Allah (Q 33 v 41 - 43) who has done these much for the benefit of His creations. Do good to others as Allah has done good to you (Q 28 v 77). Jumah Mubarak.

233 16th September, 2022

Campaign for elective offices against 2023 is scheduled to formally commence in the next 2 weeks. We can be sure that from then till new government is inaugurated in May, 2023, there will be no time for our ‘leaders’ to think and work for our general goods. All their preoccupation will be scheming to win the election by all means. All other matters of State, including ensuring enabling environment for the electorate to live tolerable life will be kept in abeyance. They are bestriding the landscape as if they are the owners, promising us what they know they DO NOT intend to do. Their primary purpose is to have unrestricted access to our resources, so they can continue to amass wealth that they think will outlast their several generations, at our expense. They do not believe that they will be called upon to account for their deeds (Q 20 v 55). They do not even believe that Allah may remove them from the surface of the earth before the election is due (Q 2 v 281). They should fear Allah so as to receive His Mercy (Q 5 v 100). Jumah Mubarak.

234 23rd September, 2022

Death!!! What is death and why do people die (Q 2 v 245)? Death had been variously defined as “the irreversible cessation of life processes that sustain an organism”. If you close your eyes for a moment, you will see nothing but extreme darkness. That is what a dead person is subjected to for thousands of years when we shall be in the grave waiting for the day of judgement! What a dead person needs therefore is prayers for Allah to show him/her His Mercy and illuminate his/her grave. This could only be achieved if we worship Allah sincerely while alive ( Q 6 v 155) and showing kindness to other creations of Allah who are less fortunate than us (Q 2 v 110). It is a serious disservice to the dead person for his relatives and friends to be organizing parties and celebrations when we do not know what the dead person is subjected to inside the grave. Fear Allah and worship Him Always. Jumah Mubarak.

235 30th September, 2022

TIME and TIMELESSNESS! Time is finite and is when you have 24hrs to make a day while Timelessness is infinite when thousands of years in the grave will be like an earthly hour. Time is when people in positions of trust discharge their duties with the fear that they will account to their Maker after death (Q 20 v 55) while Timelessness is when, haven gotten to a position of trust, they use fund meant for common good for private purposes (Q 5 v 100). The revelations coming out from one of the Political Parties show how the leaders are using fund meant for general goods for themselves only; how supposed ‘brothers’ are destroying themselves for intended personal gains. Twenty- Three years of 4th Republic have not changed their character. Time is when we have opportunity to worship Allah and do good before we are recalled by Him, so as to prepare for Timelessness when we shall be in our graves for thousands of years pending judgment. If they are used to worshipping Allah constantly (Q 6 v 155), they would have realized the futility of their behaviour. It is never too late, start to worship Allah TODAY and ALL DAYS until you die (Q 2 v 110) by doing what is right always. Jumah Mubarak.

236 7th October, 2022

The sun is about 150 million kms away from the earth. The fraction of its energy that reaches the earth is about 0.00000001%. It has been estimated that the amount of energy that reaches the earth in a minute is enough to meet our demand for a year. Also, the amount of heat received by the earth from the sun is equal to the amount it radiates into space. This ensures the existence of water as LIQUID on the surface of the earth (Q 2 v 107). This in turn ensures existence of biological life on our planet. This basic law is created and ensured by Allah to assure our own life. Without water in liquid form, life is impossible (Q 21 v 16). Is this not enough for you to engage in Allah’s glorification? Praise Allah for He is the ONLY Being worthy of Praises (Q 26 v 68; 55 v 78). Jumah Mubarak.

237 14th October, 2022

Electioneering campaign against 2023 elections had commenced. What we have seen so far indicated paucity of Nationalists in Nigeria. There is so much disease of distrust and hatred in the society. Every tribe is suspicious of the other tribe. The problem is more with the elites who are working on the emotions of the ‘ordinary’ people to gain political advantage which at best will be temporary. Hatred is a ‘disease’ that negatively affects the proper functioning of body’s cellular systems. No drug can reach the innermost recess of the heart where the ‘disease’ is resident. Our beloved Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) has recommended the following ‘medicine’ as cure- all for such ailments: Love, Patience, Kindness, Courage & Altruism. Nigerians should try them and we will all live healthier life and our society will experience peace and will progress. We must show love to our neighbours. Jumah Mubarak.

238 21st October, 2022

DEATH! What/who is Death? Science has tried to describe death severally and its conclusion is that when the Angel of death visits its victim, the heart stops beating, leading to stoppage of supply of oxygen and other nutrients to all parts of the body and evacuation of waste products of metabolism from their sites of production. Such products subsequently poison the organs of the body, leading to their stoppage of function. How does the Angel of death choose its next victim, since sickness is not a prelude to death? Only Allah, our Creator decrees when life will end (Q 10 v 56; 23 v 14 - 15). Since nobody knows when his/her turn will be to receive the Angel of death (Q 7 v 34), we must strive to do good ALWAYS so as to qualify for Allah’s Mercy during and after the long wait in the grave (Q 6 v 155; 26 v 68). Jumah Mubarak.

239 28th October, 2022

TIME and TIMELESSNESS! Time is when you bestride the surface of the earth as if you own it, while Timelessness is when Angel of death visit you suddenly without prior notice (Q 32 v 11). Time is when you have the capacity to do good that will benefit humanity and you withhold it while Timelessness is when complete strangers will carry your dead body without you having the opportunity to protest. Time is when you are healthy and you take the state of your health for granted as if you are the architect of your wellness while Timelessness is when you will be lying prostrate on the hospital bed praying for Angel of death to come and relief you of your pains (Q 69 v 27). Time is when enemies pose and appear as friends while Timelessness is when impostors (hypocrites) are exposed for the evil they perpetrate (Q 3 v 5). Strive to do good while you have the Time, until Timelessness meets and compels you to spend thousands of years in your grave before your Creator will give Judgement (Q 2 v 281). Jumah Mubarak.

240 4th November, 2022

LIFE is a GIFT from ALLAH! A gift of which only Allah knows the expiry date (Q 20:55). So live it with gratitude, love, kindness, peace, piety & good intentions. Strive to do good always, as Allah has done good to you (Q 28 v 77). Always ensure that you exhibit good behavior and attitudes toward other beings that God Created like you, as one day, we shall ALL be rewarded for all our deeds. May Allah Bestow His infinite Mercy on us (Q 26 v 68) and give us long life with sound health! Jumah Mubarak.

241 11th November, 2022

Sickness! What is sickness? Why do people become sick? There are more than one billion (1,000,000,000) reactions taking place in the human body simultaneously. All these reactions are not seen by the naked eyes but are felt whenever they go wrong. In some instances, thousands of such reactions will go wrong and the body will not even notice, while in some others only ONE misstep, and the whole organism will go down and may even lead to death. Allah, our Creator, made it such that what is good for some people is poison to others ( Q 10 v 56). For example, while some people can eat carbohydrate several times a day without any problem, it is poison to others and can even lead to their death. Is Allah not magnificent in His creation (Q 2 v 107)! Since we are not in control of what is happening in our body, the only thing left to us is to strive to do good always in order to show appreciation to Allah, our Creator, and thereby qualify for His Mercy (Q 2 v 110). Jumah Mubarak.

242 18th November, 2022

Science which has transformed the material world has also enabled man the power of transforming himself. Because of this feat, he lives in pride and arrogance, forgetting the fact that he was created (for a purpose) and will one day die and give account of his deeds to Allah (Q 3 v 25). He becomes attached to the elusive enjoyment of this world which is indeed insignificant in the sight of Allah. After his death, he will be hidden in a tiny corner of this earth, away from ALL he betrayed his soul for! Those who are blessed with material comfort had forgotten that they are holding it in trust for those not so blessed (Q 16 v 71). Open your arms, give ‘Sadaka’ constantly to those who are in need (Q 2 v 110). This will make our society more humane and safer. Jumah Mubarak

243 25th November, 2022

In spite of achievements of Science, the process of fertilization is a wonder that ONLY Allah, the Lord of Creation, can explain, since He is the Architect. Only ONE out of an estimated 300 million sperm cells released during ejaculation by man is needed for fertilization of the ONE egg produced by woman. Science can tell us the process of entry of sperm cell into the egg cell and progression of development to baby but it cannot tell us which of those 300 million sperm cells will succeed in fertilizing the egg. Allah, the All Knowing has written the ‘Ayat’ on the resulting fertilized egg as to what it will become from that moment until the moment of death at whatever age. Such ‘Ayat’ include how long the resulting human will live, whether it will be successful in life or not, trials and tribulations it will come across, etc, etc,. Allah, the All Knowing, our God had ordained that Professor Muhammed Mustapha Akanbi, SAN will live for 51 years and 10 months at the moments that the sperm and egg that became him met. Allah also gifted him a plethora of landmark achievements within that life span. He was a good, considerate, caring and compassionate man. Allah had demonstrated with His Prophets that the length of time one lives has no bearing on his attainments in life, Prophet Noah (AS) lived for 1,050 years; Prophet Issa (AS) for 33 years and our Beloved Prophet Muhammed (PBUH) for 63 years. May Allah forgive Prof Akanbi’s sins and transgressions and make him a candidate for Aljanat Firdous. Since nobody knows what Allah has destined for him and when our time will be up, we must strive to worship Allah at all times so that our own end may be good too (Q 2 v 110). Jumah Mubarak.

244 2nd December, 2022

About the only news worthy event happening in Nigeria these days is our political leaders struggling for advantaged placement to contest the 2023 election and win by all means. All other matters of State, including ensuring enabling environment for the electorate to live normal life is kept in abeyance. They are bestriding the landscape as if they are the owners, promising us what they know they DO NOT intend to do. Their primary purpose is to have unrestricted access to our resources, so they can continue to amass wealth that they think will outlast their several generations, at our expense. They do not believe that they will be called upon to account for their deeds (Q 20 v 55). They do not even believe that Allah may remove them from the surface of the earth before the election is due (Q 2 v 281). They should fear Allah so as to receive His Mercy (Q 5 v 100). Jumah Mubarak.

245 9th December, 2022

Allah, the Master Creator! He made the body of humans to be about 65% water (Q 24 v 45). Humans, the great destroyer maintain that body by drinking alcohol, varieties of wine, ‘soft’ mineral drinks and several others which are not part of the composition of our body. It is like using palm oil to service car in place of engine oil or putting engine oil inside radiator of vehicles instead of water. The damage may be small but is cumulative and irreversible. Respect the intricate work of Allah and desist from damaging His work by consumption of drinks that are not water. Worship Allah always that you may become righteous (Q 2 v 21). Jumah Mubarak.

246 16th December, 2022

Allah, our Creator. He Created man and gave him mouth to take in food; digestive system to break down the food and separate good from bad; small intestine to absorb the good part; anus to serve as exit door for the bad part; blood to carry the good part to where they are needed; liver to further breakdown consumed items to further remove dangers; kidney to constantly purify blood and brain to coordinate and regulate all the above operations. Do you think Allah enabled all the above for fun? Allah, our Creator has not created anything without purpose (Q 3 v 191). Remember your Lord within yourself, humbly and with fear (Q 7 v 205). Worship Allah always to qualify for more of His Mercy!. Jumah Mubarak.

247 23rd December, 2022

Nigeria and Nigerians! We want a great and prosperous nation, but we are not ready to sacrifice to build one. Some former Governors stole Billions of Naira that should have been used to lift their people out of poverty, and were jailed for Only 7 years. Before they served half of the sentence, they were given State pardon and the same people organized sumptuous reception for them. Somebody else embezzled more than 106 Billion Naira from Pensioners fund, tried to escape trial for more than 3 years by jumping bail twice. He was eventually jailed only 8 years, so that he could come back and enjoy his loot while the pensioners continue to die without getting to collect their entitlement due to lack of fund. Another in same class stole 200 Million Naira and was fined only 13 Million Naira which he paid almost immediately. On the contrary, a man stole 6 inch mattress but was jailed 6 months without option of fine. Where is justice in this land (Q 5 v 100)? Where is the fear of Allah (Q 2 v 281)? Allah had enjoined Justice as a bedrock of peaceful society. Jumah Mubarak.

248 30th December, 2022

Childbirth is one of the wonders of Allah, the Merciful, our Creator. A whole being (child of 2kg or more) will pass out through the vagina (tiny hole of less than 2 cm in diameter) without being compressed, and the vagina will not be torn into shreds. The child will live, well-proportioned and the mother can be on her feet few hours after such monumental occurrence! Is Allah not Merciful to His creations! Who else can ensure such indescribable event except Allah, the Almighty, our Creator who creates in right proportion! Some misguided ingrates even celebrate Allah’s gift with alcohol, which Allah forbids (Q 5 v 90)! Show gratitude to Allah (Q 2 v 110), by intensifying your worship of Him (Q 6 v 155). Jumah Mubarak.

249 6th January, 2023

Brain is very critical in directing all the parts of our body. However, as important and as crucial it is to the living system, it has a very high demand for large amount of energy to maintain its physiological functions. It also has low level of antioxidants, low repair capacity, non- replicating nature of neuronal cells and high ratio of membrane surface to cytoplasm. All these translate to inability of the brain to adequately protect itself from dangers inherent in the living system. This is part of the reason why Allah, in His Mercy, enclosed it inside a hard skull and provided ‘solders’ (lysosome with hydrolytic enzymes) in abundance in its environment (Q 67 v 3). Is Allah not Merciful to His creations! The Only thing Allah asks of us is show of GRATITUDE. The way to do this is to worship Him sincerely with all our heart (Q 6 v 155) Be kind to other creations of Allah that are not as fortunate as you are and you will continue to enjoy His Mercy (Q 3 v 92). Jumah Mubarak.

250 13th January, 2023

Allah the Master Architect! He created some life forms that are not capable of independent existence and have to depend on other organisms for their survival (parasites, viruses, etc). Allah created plants that are fixed at one place throughout their lives and obtain their needs without moving from such fixed positions. Allah created man that move from place to place to obtain his needs. All other forms of creation glorify Allah, why not you who is endowed with free will (Q 2 v 21)? Jumah Mubarak.

251 20th January, 2023

The total weight of our Skin is twice the weight of the Brain, yet brain is the engine room where ALL the activities of the whole body, including the skin, is controlled. Allah used the skin to cover our body like clothing (Q 54 v 49). Imagine if there is no skin to cover our body, most of the internal organs will be falling away and humans will be spectacle to behold. Indeed, Allah apportions appropriate duties to His Creations. If we learn to accept Allah’s verdict on All matters and show gratitude to Him always, the world will be a better place (Q 76 v 25) and peace will permeate every corner of the world. Jumah Mubarak.

252 27th January, 2023

Allah in His Mercy, provides Ozone gas which forms a very thick layer between the Sun and the Earth, thereby reducing drastically the impact of dangerous radiations on life forms which could destroy inhabitants of the earth, including humans (Q 67 v 1). Humans in turn continuously disrupt the relative concentration of the ozone layer by engaging in activities such as generation of car emissions, burning of coal, chemicals from factories, agricultural activities such as the use of pesticides, insecticides, etc. Allah, our Creator has not created anything without purpose (Q 3 v 191). Remember your Lord within yourself, humbly and with fear (Q 7 v 205). Worship Allah always to qualify for more of His Mercy. Jumah Mubarak.

253 3rd February, 2023

The Human Brain is the most complex structure in the universe! It consists of about 100 Billion Nerve Cells (Neurons) and many more supporting cells (Glia) that enable it perform the functions allocated to it by Allah, its Maker. Everything we do is determined by this complex structure and is such that humans can think and do several things simultaneously. Signals meant for kidney will not be delivered to the liver, those meant for leg will not go to hand, etc. Because all human activities depend on well-being of the brain, Allah, in His Mercy enclosed it in a very HARD structure to ensure its protection from unnecessary injury. Does Allah’s Mercy has any limit (Q 39 v 38)? This alone is more than enough for you to worship Allah whole heartedly (Q 76 v 25 - 26). Part of that worship is showing kindness to other creations of Allah that are not as lucky as you! Such will please Allah and you will enjoy more of His Mercy (Q 28 v 77) . Jumah Mubarak.

254 10th February, 2023

Allah, the All- Knowing, our Creator (Q 3 v 21)! Allah gave us 2 kidneys which work ceaselessly

to purify our blood throughout life. To be able to do the work Allah allotted to it, the 2 kidneys

jointly remove the impurities in blood with about 186 litres of water in 24 hours. If humans are

left that way, we would die of ‘extreme dehydration’ within hours. Allah in His Mercy provide

about 1 million special cells made up of mainly tubes (pipes) in each kidney (Q 44 v 38) which

if arranged end to end will cover a distance of about 118kms (approx. distance between Ilorin -

Ibadan or Abuja – Kaduna) (Q 71 v 13). These tubes ensure that about 98% of water removed

by the 2 kidneys is reabsorbed back into blood by the same kidneys, so much so that only about

2 litres of water is eventually voided as urine. Imagine the size of the kidney and how each can

contain about 1 million cells! Is Allah not Awesome in His creation!. The ONLY obligation Allah

require from us is GRATITUDE (Q 6 v 102). Allah has shown us His Mercy, worship Him always

(Q 17 v 54). Part of worship is showing kindness to the less endowed. Jumah Mubarak.

255 17th February, 2023

What happened in Turkey some days ago when more than 45,000 people (estimated) died within FEW MINUTES, is a potent reminder to all of us that Allah, our Creator (Q 67 v 2), can take our lives at any time that pleases Him (Q 10 v 56). A whole community, nay the whole world, can be wiped off the surface of the Earth within a moment. When we read the account of how Allah wiped off a civilization, we wonder how that can happen (Q 69 v 5 - 6)! Close your eyes for a few seconds, you will be confronted with nothingness (darkness). That is an indication of what will happen to us when we die except that such condition will last for thousands of years until judgement day! Let us all return to Allah, before He takes our lives, so as to be qualified for His Mercy (Q 26 v 68). The easiest way is by worshiping Him every second of our lives (Q 6 v 155). Show kindness to all creations of Allah, both living and non- living (Q 2 v 110). Jumah Mubarak.

256 24th February, 2023

After what seems like eternity, general election 2023 is now upon us. In the next few hours, we are going to the polls to elect the President and National Assembly members who will direct the affairs of our nation for the next 4 years. Politicians have been going from pillar to post for the past one year promising what they know ab initio they will not deliver. The primary purpose of majority of them is NOT to SERVE us (Q 67 v 13). It is to have unrestricted access to our common resources, so they can continue to amass wealth that will outlast their successive generations, at our expense. They do not believe in Allah not to talk of day of accountability (Q 20 v 55)! Only FEW of them believe in Allah as the Ultimate of ALL things (Q 67 v 1). Those amongst them who eventually win should fear Allah so as to receive His Mercy (Q 5 v 100). Jumah Mubarak.

257 3rd March 2023

I participated in shrouding a close relation recently. Throughout about one hour that the exercise lasted and looking at the deceased on the couch, how helpless he was, compared to how very super active he was when he was alive, I then understood the intent and meaning of Q 2 v 281. I was seeing myself on the death table and imagining that it is just a matter of time before it will be my turn to be shrouded. So it is with every one of us alive today (Q 3 v 185). Since death does not give any notice, and realizing that sickness is not necessarily a prelude to death (Q 6 v 2), we must endevour to do what will Please Allah at ALL times while still alive (Q 2 v 110). We must worship Allah sincerely to qualify for His Mercy (Q 1 v 5). May Allah forgive the sins and transgressions of those who departed and admit them into Aljanat Firdous. Jumah Mubarak.

258 10th March 2023

Allah in His Mercy, provided that Blood circulate to ALL the near and remote areas of our body to deliver food and other needed materials and evacuate wastes that are produced every second of life. In order to do this efficiently, since blood is liquid (like water), Allah provided tubes for this purpose. If the tubes (arteries, veins and capillaries ) are joined end to end, it amounts to about 96,000 km in adult humans. Who can ever imagine that such a long connection of tubes is hidden in our tiny body! The only requirement from us is to appreciate Allah and express gratitude to Him by worshipping Him always. One way of worship is to treat our body with reverence and refrain from its abuse (Q 2 v173). Some of such abuse include consumption of alcohol (Q 5 v 90), smoking tobacco, over feeding, etc. Jumah Mubarak.

259 17th March 2023

One thinks that with the conclusion of Presidential election and declaration of result, tension will go down in the country. On the contrary, otherwise respectable and respected people are still espousing hatred for the system. As far as they are concerned, the country can go to blazes since they did not win the election. They should know that HATRED is a ‘disease’ that negatively affects the proper functioning of hater’s body cellular systems. No drug can reach the innermost recesses of the heart where the ‘disease’ is resident. Such people ‘age’ faster than their biological ages. Our beloved Prophet Muhammed (PBUH) has recommended the following ‘medicine’ as cure- all for ‘disease’ of hatred: Love, Patience, Kindness, & Altruism. They should try the Prophet’s prescription, to improve their chance of living till the next election cycle. We must show love to our neighbours and country. Jumah Mubarak

260 24th March 2023

How time flies. But does time really fly to anywhere? It is living and non- living creatures of Allah that flies to meet time! Ramadan 1444AH is upon us already. It was like yesterday that we bid 1443AH Ramadan farewell. The implication of this is that the time individuals will spend on the surface of the earth has reduced and is constantly reducing. There are a number of us with whom we observed Ramadan together last year who had gone to meet their time and so are not with us this year. Allah has promised that the gates of paradise will remain generously open during this period. However there are qualifications that guaranty access to paradise. Remember your Lord within yourself, humbly and with fear of Him (Q 7 v 205). Worship Allah always to qualify for more of His Mercy. This is the time to exhibit spirit of generosity, we should not miss it. Jumah Mubarak and Ramadan Kareem.

261 31st March 2023

One of the most hard working but ‘abused’ organ in human body is the Digestive System. From the mouth which is the beginning to the anus which is the end (a length of about 30 feet), it is work and work and work. Because it is hard working, performing physical duties due to our carelessness in consumption, it is often times subjected to injury along its path, which needs constant repairs that require time. Allah in His Mercy and Benevolence provided the month of Ramadan (Q 2 v 183) when, in addition to the spiritual benefit, insult to the digestive system is minimized and spaced, eating twice in 24 hours with about 12 hours interval between them. The spacing allows for repairs and servicing of the digestive system, so as to be more efficient. Is Allah not worthy of being worshipped (Q 2 v 21)! This is just one of the ways Allah manifest His Love to His Creation. Reciprocate by worshipping Allah as He should be worshipped (Q 2 v 110) so as to benefit more from His Mercy (Q 26 v 68). Jumah Mubarak and Ramadan Kareem.

262 7th April 2023

Allah, the Ultimate, the Creator of Heavens and the Earth and ALL that are within and between them (Q 39 v 5)! I was opportune to fly over the Atlantic Ocean on Ramadan 15/16, 1444AH. The spectacle I beheld is better witnessed than discussed. No volume of words nor decibel of sound can adequately describe how 15th dove- tailed to 16th on different regions of the earth. The exact moment 15th ended and 16th commenced cannot be definitely ascertained (Q 55 v 17). The only solution is to leave the rising of the sun and its setting, the end of dusk and commencement of dawn in different regions of the earth, for Allah, who created them and order their trajectory (Q 41 v 37). If we worship Allah for the whole of our lifetimes, it will amount to just a token of the favour Allah has bestowed on us to be humans (Q 1 v 6). Belated Jumah and Ramadan Mubarak.

263 14th April 2023

Ramadan is already 23 (Q 2 v 183). We thank Allah for His Mercy (Q 26 v 68). Did you not notice the gaiety, the relief, the healthy- look on fasting people’s faces, in spite of deprivation of food and drinks during the 14hrs that the fast last daily! Allah, in His Benevolence has designed the month for servicing of our body from the hassles and overwork of the preceding 11 months. Apart from responsible feeding, there is a lot of giving of materials to the less privileged which also gives those who do so a lot of satisfaction and happiness because they are doing what pleases their Maker (Q 2 v 195). One big lesson that Ramadan also teaches is that our need is actually very very minimal and that acquisition of materials unduly places a big burden on us. If we carry 50% of the lessons of Ramadan to the remaining months, our society and its inhabitants will be peaceful, undue envy will reduce and we shall be our brother’s (sister’s) keepers. Jumah and Ramadan Mubarak.

264 21st April 2023

Ramadan, the month of Discipline, of Mercy, of Blessing, of Generosity is gone, for 1444AH! All Praises are due Only to Allah, for enabling us commence and complete the month. While the month lasted, the community was peaceful, with everybody competing to show piety, love, kindness, good intentions and many more of positive attributes that Allah endowed humans with! Mosques were usually full and prayers conducted at real time. Ramadan, is a month ordained by Allah, our Creator, to enable us service our soul and body, thereby ensuring that our whole system is cleansed of rubbish acquired over the previous one year and thereafter become rejuvenated. Should the lessons go with the month? How would it have been if the attitudes displayed during this month are extended to the remaining 11 months before the next Ramadan! I pray Allah to keep us safe and healthy so as to join those who will observe 1445AH Ramadan and many more. May Allah enable our newly elected leaders to TRULY serve us. Eid & Jumah Mubarak.

265 28th April 2023

Still on Ramadan, 1444AH that just ended about a week ago! Observation of the society showed that we have started to lose some of the gains of that month. Indiscriminate feeding has since commenced. Gastronomic indiscipline has become the ‘new normal’. Adult humans has resumed eating more than twice a day and in quantities that is normally enough to feed 2 more people (Q 3 v 92). The digestive system is already complaining of over work. How does the complaint manifest? This is shown by arrival of many pathological conditions (Q 5 v 100). Allah has given us perfect condition to maintain our wellbeing, it is our individual responsibility to abide by them and we will be worshipping Allah by so doing. Jumah Mubarak

266 5th May 2023

I was just wondering about Nigerian’s reaction to the slightest discomfort in our routine existence (cost of fuel, epileptic electricity supply, scarcity of portable water, crates on our road, insecurity across the land, etc, etc). The Sun with a temperature of about 6,000oC (on it’s surface) is estimated to be about 151 Million km to the Earth’s surface which has a temperature of about 40oC. Allah has promised us that the Sun will be within a ‘touching’ distance from our head on the day of Judgment. Under such condition, our bones (which is the hardest part of our body) will turn instantly to particles (powder)! Only Allah’s Mercy can Provide enduring ‘shade’ on that day! We can only qualify for such Mercy by worshiping Allah while still alive (Q 6 v 155). Part of worship is by showing Love to other creatures of Allah that are less fortunate than us. Jumah Mubarak.

267 12th May 2023

The ways of Almighty Allah, our Creator, is simply beyond human comprehension. Human nervous system which is made up of Billions of specialized cells, consist of brain, which is the grey, soft, lumpy mass covered by a hard structure known as skull, and cells (neurons) of different shapes and sizes. Each nerve cell can connect between 5,000 to 200,000 other cells. The system is regarded as the most complex structure in the universe and it controls every human activity including thinking, feeling, movement, etc,. It can perform thousands of different activities simultaneously without one being mistaken for the other. How they communicate in their complex network allowing us to carry out different activities like thinking, feeling, movement of body parts in different directions, without any error can only be the work of Allah, its creators (Q 41 v 51). Worship Allah for His Favour on you (Q 2 v 21). Jumah Mubarak.

268 19th May 2023

Whenever the Angel of death visits any one of us who we think is not qualified to be taken at that time in terms of age or state of health, we result to describing such as ‘SUDDEN’ death! Allah has told us severally that He is our Creator (Q 10 v 56) and that He takes us unto Himself anytime He deems fit (Q 6 v 2). Death is not to be detested, it will come, not when we want, but when our Creator design for us. Since we do not know when our time to receive the Angel of Death will be due, we must strive to do what our Maker desire of us at ALL times, that is, WORSHIP of Allah (Q 7 v 205). Part of such worship is to be kind to all creatures of Allah. Alhaji Wahab Oba, the Director of Audit at Kwara State University, answered the call of his Creator yesterday. He was a very good and kind man. He exudes kindness and love in the performance of his duties and in relating with people. May Allah forgive his sins and transgressions and Accept him into Aljanat Firdous. When our own time comes, may we find favour with our Creator. Jumah Mubarak.

269 26th May 2023

The EARTH is the richest of ALL Creations of Allah, the Almighty, who created all living and non- living matters (Q 20 v 6; 32 v 4). Radioactive dating of Archaeological evidence estimated the age of the earth to be about 4.5 Billion years but it became habitable for life forms only about 290 million years ago, while Prophet Adam (AS) was reported to be created about © 130,000 years ago!. Since that period all creatures of Allah when they die are swallowed into the bowels of the earth and would remain there until the day of judgement when all creations will be vomited from the bowel of the earth to face judgement of Allah (Q 79 v 6 - 7). It was the turn of Professor Mosobalaje Olaloye Oyawoye, PhD; DSc, FAS; CON; etc, etc, to be swallowed into the bowel of the Earth last Monday, 22nd May, 2023 after almost 96 years on surface of the Earth. He was a great man in all sense of greatness. He bestride religious, traditional and academic life like a colossus that he was. He parked greatness and meekness in a small frame that could easily be mistaken for weakness. He was a model for humanity. May Allah forgive his sins and mistakes and accept him into Aljanat Firdous. May we all intensify our worship of Allah to qualify for His Mercy by the time it is our turn to go into the bowels of the Earth (Q 33 v 41 – 43). Jumah Mubarak

270 2nd June 2023

Flatus (‘iso ’ in Yoruba; the gas that comes out of the anus) can be very offensive and cause embarrassment, especially when it comes out unsolicited, noisily, in public. However, when it refuses to come out regularly or is not produced by humans, it signifies a very serious metabolic disorder and a lot of money is expended to encourage it to come. Why did Allah the All Knowing, use an offensive product as an indication of our wellness! Alif Lam Mim. Allah Does whatever Pleases Him and He is the ONLY Creator (Q 6 v 2). Submit yourself TOTALLY to Allah’s Will (do we have any choice?) (Q 2 v 107). Show gratitude to your Creator by being kind to those who are under your care and the less privileged (Q 2 v 110). Jumah Mubarak.

271 9th June 2023

Erythrocyte (Red blood cell) is used as a vehicle to transport Oxygen from the lungs to all cells of the body where it is needed. The same erythrocyte is also used to transport Carbon dioxide (and carbon monoxide) from where they are produced in the cells to the lungs from where they are expelled from the body. Oxygen is compulsory life requirement; carbon dioxide (and monoxide) are poisons that should not stay in the body. Why then is the same vehicle used in transporting both life sustaining (oxygen) and life poisoning (carbon dioxide and monoxide) materials! Alif Lam Mim! Only Allah, who created all matters, living and non- living, Knows the reason for this! Allah, our Creator has not created anything without purpose (Q 3 v 191). Continue to worship Allah, your creator, to demonstrate your gratitude. Show kindness to other creations of Allah who are less fortunate than you! Jumah Mubarak.

272 16th June 2023

Allah, the Almighty, our Creator! He Created Sperm cell as an agent of reproduction in man. Allah also Created Penis as a vehicle for delivery of those sperm cells to females where fertilization takes place resulting in new progeny. Allah also cause removal of dissolved waste products of metabolism with Urine. Sperm cells (life agents) and urine (poison) leave the body through the same route. Allah, the All Knowing, ensures “right of way” for sperm cells; that is, when sperm cells are passing, urine will give way; when urine is passing, sperm cells will give way. In this manner, both of them will NEVER meet (Q 3 v 189)! Is Allah not Magnificent in Creation (Q 37 v 96)! Show gratitude, worship Allah all your life. Part of worship is showing kindness to ALL His Creations, including your body. Jumah Mubarak

273 23rd June 2023

All Praises are due only to Allah, the Creator of Time, the Lord of the Universe, our God!. Arafat day for 1444AH (2023) is a few days away! To celebrate this year’s Eid- Ul- Adha, many families have saved to buy rams (or cows, goats, etc). We know that these animals will be slaughtered on Eid day without the animals knowing their fates. The realization that should draw on us is the fact that it is a similitude to how Allah looks at us. Our Creator Knows the exact time when He will dispatch the Angel of Death to take each of our lives (Q 63 v 11). Since we do not know such time (as the animal to be sacrificed do not know its own), we MUST strive to prepare for it as if it will be the next Second. How do we prepare?? The best way is to strive to do GOOD ALWAYS. If we worship Allah as He should be worshipped (Q 1 v 5; 6 v 155), we may benefit from His Mercy when our time comes. Jumah Mubarak.

274 30th June 2023

Spermatogenesis is the production of sperm cells by man and it takes place in the scrotum, which is a bag, suspended between the legs, outside the body. The production site thereby lacks adequate protection from routine environmental hazards. Allah, the All- Knowing, enables man to be producing millions and millions of sperm cells each day from about age 16 till over 100yrs (ave), with the quantity and quality decreasing with age. Only very few of the sperm cells produced are ultimately used for reproduction. Man might wonder, why is this high percentage of wastage! Allah, the Almighty, our Creator is aware of our requirements and does not create anything without purpose (Q 3 v 191), since to Him is our return (Q 20 v 55). Worship Allah as He should be worshipped, part of which is showing kindness to Allah’s Creations, especially those less endowed than you. Jumah Mubarak.

275 7th July, 2023

Oogenesis is the production of egg(s) by women and it takes place in the ovary, which is located right inside the body where it is offered adequate protection from hazards of outside environmental conditions. Allah, our Creator made the ovary to be capable of producing 1 (sometimes 2) egg(s) per month from about age 16 till 50yrs (average). Therefore, for a whole lifetime, a woman can produce only limited number of eggs (about 820). When you compare this to billions of sperm cells a male can produce per day, you will appreciate why Allah Protect the site of egg production than that of sperm (Q 3 v 191). Is Allah not worthy of being worshiped (Q 6 v 102)? Show gratitude! Worship Allah Always (Q 1 v 5). Be kind to His creatures that are less endowed than you. Jumah Mubarak.

276 14th July, 2023

During mating, about 300 million sperm cells are released by men while Only 1 egg cell is released by women (or 2 sometimes). Out of the 300 million sperm cells, Only 1 is needed for fertilization (or 2 if there are 2 egg cells). Immediately the one needed is used (Q 96 v 2), ALL the remaining sperm cells die spontaneously, so as not to cause confusion in the body of women. One might wonder, if only one sperm cell is needed for fertilization, why was 300 million released??? Alif Lam Mim. Allah is aware of His Creation and does not create anything without purpose (Q 3 v 189). Whatever befalls man is with permission of Allah, your creator. Worship Allah always (Q 53 v 62) to benefit from His Mercy (Q 1 v 5; 40 v 60). Jumah Mubarak.

277 21st July, 2023

Moment is about the most infinitesimal of all matters created by Allah, the Lord of the universe. But it cumulates to Seconds, which in turn cumulates to Minutes, and then to Hours, then to Days, then to Weeks, then to Months, then to Years, then to Lifetime and then to Eternity! So, it is already 1,445 years since our Beloved Prophet (PBUH) migrated from Makkah to Madinah! Since then billions and billions of people had been created and billions upon billions had died. You and me are just fortunate to be alive today (Q 14 v 34). Being alive comes with responsibility (Q 107 v 1 – 7), the primary of which is the worship of Allah, our Creator and Sustainer! Happy New Year in continued service of our Creator. Jumah Mubarak.

278 28th July 2023

What is death? Science posited that when the heart stops beating, blood will refuse to circulate through the cells of the body, thereby starving the cells of food and refusing to evacuate wastes from them. The cells are thereby poisoned and they die. Death of constituent cells of organs and tissues translate to death of the body. The next question is: what causes the stoppage of heartbeat? Allah has told us that when He decrees that our time on earth is over, He dispatches the Angel of Death to take our soul, resulting in earthly death (Q 10 v 56)! It has pleased Allah to send the Angel of Death to my Community in the past one week, taking the soul of three prominent people in their prime, including a woman who completed her PhD programme recently. Is this a curse on the community? No! Allah Gives life and takes life at His appointed time (Q 6 v 2). Since such time is not known to any of us, it becomes incumbent on us to always worship Allah, our Creator (Q 53 v 62) so as to qualify for His Mercy when our own time is up (Q 1 v 1 – 5). May Allah forgive the sins and transgressions of those who just departed and accept them into Aljanat Firdous. Jummah Mubarakah.

279 4th August 2023

Several Muslims make it an habit to fast some days in the week, the year round. This is in addition to fasting throughout the month of Ramadan. I just read a book written by a foremost scientist, Jack Goldstein, who posited the following advantages of fasting:

i. gives vital organs a complete rest;

ii. promotes elimination of metabolic wastes;

iii. enables absorption of swellings, deposits, diseased tissues and abnormal growth;

iv. restores a youthful condition to cells and tissues;

v. increases the power of digestion and assimilation;

vi. clears and strengthen the mind; and,

vii. many others.

Our Beloved Prophet Muhammed (PBUH) had advised us severally that apart from spiritual rejuvenation, fasting promotes the wellbeing of the body in several ways. If you have not been fasting (or fast only when it is made compulsory), start today with one day a week and graduate to twice with time. You will be better for it. Jumah Mubarak.

280 18th August 2023

Collective amnesia is a condition whereby a group of people (Nigerians in the present instance) easily forgets their past. For a short period between December, 1983 and August, 1985) a culture of discipline was forced on Nigerians, which if it had been maintained, could have led to a better and more disciplined society. One of the architect of that period, Group Captain Salaudeen Adebola Latinwo (Rtd), the then Governor of Kwara State, was visited by the Angel of Death last week. I had a close interaction with him some years ago and I asked him his feeling about the gross indiscipline on public display, especially during the 4th Republic. He expressed regret that the then government which he was a part of, was displaced before the seed of discipline being planted then was allowed to take firm root. Our nation was the worst for it in all aspects of our national life, as we are all witnessing today. May Allah accept Group Captain Latinwo’s return, Forgive his sins and transgressions and make him a candidate for Aljanat Firdous. Since everybody will taste death (Q 3 v 185) at our due time, which is known only to Allah, our Maker (Q 3 v 145), it is incumbent on us to do good always (Q 2 v 281). It is only then that we might meet with the pleasure of Allah (Q 17 v 54). Jumah Mubarak.

281 25th August 2023

There is so much Poverty and Hunger in our Society! There is also constant display of Ostentation and Wastages at the slightest opportunity by the few affluent members of our society. There are millions who can hardly find food to eat more than once in 2 days. If you need any evidence, observe what happens at social outings of the Rich; you will see display of stupidity /madness in how money is being deployed. You will also observe at the same scene, some people collecting remnants into nylons bags. Variety of dissimilar foods are collected in the same bag; rice is mixed ‘swallow’ food, to be taken home for use of family members. How can such poor people think well of the rich! This accounts for why there is much tension and hatred in our society. Let us endeavour to assist the less privileged members of our society, starting from your relatives and neighbours. Allah has assured us of recompense (Q 57 v 18). Is there any Reward for Good other than Good (Q 55 v 60)? Jumah Mubarak.

282 1st September 2023

There is a disagreement between Science and Islam on the concept and resultant effect of Death. Science espouses the believe that when the heart stops beating and blood no longer circulate, organs and tissues are starved of critical needs and they die one after the other which eventually results in the death of the body. The body then disintegrates and serve as manure for plants. Science then points to greenish nature of vegetation at burial sites for its evidence. That is the end. Islam on the other hand, posit that when Allah decrees that one’s time is over on earth, He sends the Angel of Death to visit the victim (Q 16 v 70). Thereafter the soul is taken leaving the body to disintegrate. However, the Soul is preserve by Allah until the Day of Judgement when all things that had lived since creation will be awakened (Q 20 v 55) to give account of their deeds while on earth (Q 4 v 87). Islam points to the words of Allah, the creator of ALL things (Q 13 v 16), both living and non- living as shown in several places like Q 2 v 28; 4 v 87; 10 v 56; 75 v 3. It is therefore imperative that we should strive to do good always so as to earn Allah’s pleasure in readiness for the day when we shall be called to account for all the minutes we spend on earth (Q 23 v 115) Jumah Mubarak.

283 15th September 2023

There is so much animosity in the country as a result of current economic hardship occasioned by years of national planlessness. This has led to manifest hatred between otherwise close neighbours. Unfortunately Medical science has not discovered the medicine that will cures HATRED. Because it is domiciled within the tissue of the heart, its location cannot be reached physically for application of any balm. However, Science has shown that it is much more expensive and taxing to harbour hatred. Whereas it involves 72 muscles to effect Frowning, utilizing lots of energy that could otherwise have been deployed for other critical metabolic functions, it takes only 14 muscles to effect a Smile. IT IS CHEAPER TO LOVE THAN TO HATE! Our beloved Prophet (PBUH) admonish us that it is a form of charity to smile. There is so much HATRED in our nation (Q 49 v 11) and only LOVE can cure us of our present national malady! Let ALL of us take heed of Prophet’s (PBUH) advice, otherwise ALL of us will be consumed in an orgy of violence. Let us demonstrate Love, Care, Kindness to each other as taught by our Beloved Prophet (PBUH). If we worship Allah as He should be worshipped (Q 33 v 41 – 42), we will realize the ephemeral nature of this life (Q 31 v 24) and strive to be happy in the Hereafter (Q 45 v 15). Jumah Mubarak.

284 22nd September 2023

The Sun which is estimated to be about 151 million Km from the earth is reported to have a surface temperature of about 60000C. However, by the time it gets to the Earth’s surface, the temperature has been drastically reduced to maximum of 400C by Allah’s Mercy. Allah Promised us that the Sun will be brought to within ‘touching’ distance from our head on the day of Judgment. Imagine what the state of man will be on that Day! Under such condition, all things (living and non- living) will instantly turn to particles (powder)! Only Allah’s Mercy can Provide ‘Shade’ and ‘Succour’ (Q 2 v 107)! To qualify for Allah’s Mercy, we have to worship Him all the remaining days of our lives (Q 2 v 21; 6 v 102). The present economic situation in Nigeria has provided opportunity for us to please Allah and benefit from His Mercy on the day of judgement! How? By caring for our neighbours, providing food for the less privileged, many of whom do not have means of feeding (Q 45 v 15). We do not have to be ‘rich’ to give ‘Sadaka’. No volume of assistance is ‘small’ at this period of Nigeria’s existence. Jumah Mubarak.

285 29th September 2023

Still on collective amnesia! Just a short while ago, Maina of the pension fame defrauded pensioners to the tune of Billions of Naira, an action which has killed and still killing hundreds of pensioners. After jumping bails severally, he was apprehended and jailed 7 years (which included the period he was jumping bail). He would soon finish serving the sentence and become a reference point for consultation on national affairs. Emefiele, in recent past introduced monetary policy that resulted in improvisation of millions of businesses and death of thousands of citizens. He is in detention for interrogation for just few weeks, and otherwise respectable citizens were shouting ‘Fundamental Human Rights’. Crimes thrive in Nigeria because there are no appropriate punishment for offences committed, contrary to the dictates of Shari’ah. Our leaders and the led do not believe that Allah is the ultimate Judge of ALL affairs of His Creations. We must all strive to do good always, as Allah has done good to us (Q 28 v 77). Always ensure that you exhibit good behavior and attitudes toward other beings that God Created like you, as one day, we shall ALL be rewarded for all our deeds (Q 23 v 115) Jumah Mubarak.

286 6th October 2023

The Cell is the unit of all living things including humans. The size is so tiny that it cannot be seen with the naked eye except with the aid of magnifying glasses. A constituent part of this cell is the nucleus. The interesting thing about this nucleus is that it contains the part that dictates how the cell must behave at all circumstances, including when to reproduce and when to commit suicide for the benefit of the whole organism. What then is CANCER, that deadly abnormal growth with innocuous beginning? When and how does the cell loose its ability to regulate its growth? A lot of work is still needed to be done as to know when exactly a cell transmute from normal to abnormal. Allah, the Creator of ALL Matters, including the Cell, is above all His Creation (Q 2 v 107). May Allah Bestow His infinite Mercy on us (Q 26 v 68) and give us long life with sound health! Jumah Mubarak

287 13th October 2023

Science in all its ramifications has transformed the material world and has also enabled man the power of transforming himself. Because of this feat, man lives in pride and arrogance, forgetting the fact that he was created (for a purpose) and will one day die and give account of his deeds to Allah (Q 3 v 25). He becomes attached to the elusive enjoyment of this world which is indeed insignificant in the sight of Allah. After his death, he will be hidden in a tiny corner of this earth, away from ALL he betrayed his soul for! Those who are blessed with material comfort had forgotten that they are holding it in trust for those not so blessed (Q 16 v 71). They refuse to open their arms to ‘give’ constantly to those who are in need (Q 2 v 110, especially their extended family and neighbours. If such is done regularly, it will make our society more humane and safer and Allah will be pleased (Q 28 v 77). Jumah Mubarak.

288 20th October 2023

LIFE is a GIFT from ALLAH! A gift of which only Allah determines the expiry date (Q 20 v 55). One of the ways Allah protects His creations is the provision of greenhouse gases which are crucial to keeping our earth at a suitable temperature for life to thrive. Such gasses trap some of the heat emitted from the sun’s rays, which would otherwise go back out into space. While the Almighty has fashioned a perfect way of protecting us, we go all about designing ways of annihilating each other. The current happenings in Palestine where life is been terminated on massive scale and the world is looking on as if nothing is happening is against the design of our Creator. Instead of living life with gratitude, love, kindness, peace, piety & good intentions, man in his arrogance goes about destroying that life which he cannot create. We must all strive to do good always, as Allah has done good to us (Q 28 v 77). We should always ensure that we exhibit good behaviour and attitudes toward other beings that God Created like us, as one day, we shall ALL be rewarded for all our deeds. May Allah Bestow His infinite Mercy on us (Q 26 v 68) and restore justice and peace in Palestine! Jumah Mubarak

289 27th October 2023

STOMACH is the part of the human body that has no control whatsoever on what comes into it; good or bad; hot or cold, sweet or bitter; safe or dangerous! In order to protect it from danger, Allah enables the stomach to produce STRONG ACID which is capable of digesting (break down) anything that it comes in contact with, including the toughest leather or the stomach wall itself. ALLAH, the All Knowing, our Creator, in order to protect the stomach from itself, provides mucous membrane that serves as a carpet to cover the inside wall of the stomach so as to protect its wall from coming in contact with the acid it secrets itself. Is Allah not Magnificent in Creation! Since the content of the stomach will eventually pass to another part of the digestive system (intestine) that is not so protected, Allah also provide a neutralizing agent (bicarbonate) which destroys the power of the acid before it leaves the stomach (Q 3 v 191). Is Allah that ensures ALL these perfection not worthy of being worshipped (Q 1 v 2)? Show appreciation to Allah by loving His other creations that are not as fortunate as you are. Jumah Mubarak.

290 3rd November 2023

The sun is about 151 million kms away from the earth. The fraction of its energy that reaches the earth is about 0.00000001%. It has been estimated that the amount of energy that reaches the earth in a minute is enough to meet our demand for a year. Also, the amount of heat received by the earth from the sun is equal to the amount it radiates into space. This ensures the existence of water as LIQUID on the surface of the earth. This in turn ensures existence of biological life on our planet. This basic law is created and ensured by Allah to assure our own life (Q 2 v 107). Without water in liquid form, life is impossible (Q 21 v 16). Is this not enough for you to engage in Allah’s glorification? Praise Allah for He is the ONLY Being worthy of Praises (Q 26 v 68; 55 v 78). Jumah Mubarak.

291 10th November 2023

Opposition politicians are encouraging lawlessness as if their families, their communities will be left untouched if there is mayhem. Nigerians should look at Iraq, Afghanistan, Sudan, Libya, etc, to appreciate how citizens, regardless of class, suffer when their country fails. It will not be government people alone, it will consume ALL of us. The Labour Unions threaten strike and work disruption at the slightest opportunity because their preferred candidate did not win election. The bottom line is lack of faith in Allah as the Controller of affairs of man! If we believe in Allah, we would know that whoever is in power is destined by our Creator (Q 3 v 26) and that it is for a limited time. We should all fear Allah in other to benefit from His Mercy (Q 26 v 68). Jumah Mubarak.

292 24th November 2023

My phone crashed suddenly last week Thursday evening while I was away from my normal place of domicile and for 6 days that it took me to return home, I was completely cut off from communicating with my family, friends and associates. I could neither be reached nor could I reach anybody. All my contacts were trapped within the crashed phone. When I got a new phone after the sixth day and resumed communicating as usual, you could see my joy and that of my associates! This is a similitude to what happens at death. No matter how expectant a person is, death still comes ‘suddenly’ and relatives, friends and associates are ‘cut- off’ from communicating with the dead person. This situation will subsist for thousands of years until judgement day when everybody will be woken up to account for his/her deed on earth (Q 2 v 28). The only condition that might bring happiness is the quantity of GOOD DEED one does while alive (Q 2 v 110). Improve your chance of being happy by intensifying your good deeds now before you receive the Angel of Death when your world will crash and you will not be able to communicate with anybody again (Q 2 v 281). Jumah Mubarak.

293 1st December 2023

Everybody wants to cheat the system and yet want the system to develop! For example, more than 50% of electricity consumers evade payment of bills and are the loudest to demand for uninterrupted 24hrs electricity supply daily! Even, electricity workers help consumers to cheat the system that pays their wages. Virtually everybody takes bribe to perform duties they are employed to do! Workers go on strike for several days and weeks and demand to be paid for those periods! People in executive positions ensure that only their kinsmen and/or religious adherents are employed in their establishments. We all blame Presidents and governors for infractions we all commit. To have a peaceful, ordered and functional society, we must Fear Allah (Q 6 v 155) and Obey Him (Q 5 v 100) in order to receive His Mercy. Jumah Mubarak.

294 8th December 2023

Oxygen is compulsory for sustaining life and is transported by blood to all the remote corners of the body. Iron (Fe) is a compulsory requirement in blood formation and function. But when present together, iron and oxygen form ‘radicals’ that is capable of damaging the cells of the body. How then can two ‘enemies’ work together when they cannot cohabit together! Alif Lam Mim. Allah Does whatever He Wills (Q 67 v 3) and there is no inconsistency in Allah work (Q 2 v 284). Worship Allah Always in order to benefit from His Mercy (Q 40 v 60). Jumah Mubarak.

295 15th December 2023

Ancient Greek Philosophers described the characteristics of death as ‘unwanted visitor that sneaks in and disrupt the hopes, plans and aspirations of its host and their families’. Science on its own noted that life, as far as physical order is concerned, is nothing more than movement while death is simply cessation of such movement. Science went further to state that death actually commences at birth, such that yesterday, we are embryo, today we are full of life and tomorrow we are just dust particles. However, Islam taught us that Death is a Creation of Allah, the Almighty, who also Created Life. Because Allah Created life, He ALONE determines when Angel of Death will come to terminate life (Q 10 v 56), and such is the best for us, if only we know (Q 2 v 216). Since we do not know when such visit will be, it is imperative that we do prepare for it by worshiping Allah always in order to benefit from His Mercy (Q 40 v 60). Jumah Mubarak.

296 22nd December 2023

The Sun which is about 151 million kms to the Earth has a temperature of about 6000oC and an estimated diameter of about 1,400,000 km while the Earth with a temperature of 40oC (Av) has a diameter of 13,000km. This translate to the fact that the Sun is about 108 times the size of the Earth. However, Allah has promised us that He will bring the Sun to a ‘touching’ distance of our heads on the day of judgement. Just imagine how the situation will be on that day of which there is no doubt!! The overbearing size of the Sun alone and its temperature compared with the earth’s is enough to turn everything within the earth into particles. Only Allah’s Mercy can safe anybody/ anything on that day (Q 2 v 107). Qualification for Allah’s Mercy (Q 26 v 68) is by worshipping Him as He should be worshipped all the days of our lives (Q 6 v 102). Part of worship is showing kindness to Allah’s creatures that are not as ‘lucky’ as you are. With the current situation in Nigeria (and the world at large) today, it is easy to attract Allah’s Mercy (Q 45 v 15). Jumah Mubarak.

297 29th December 2023

Death, the terminator; death, the finisher!; death, the real finalist! Few days ago, Nigeria lost 2 prominent(?) Politicians in their battle with Death (Q 54 v 49). If handlers of Akeredolu knew that his death is by the corner, the tension and bad blood generated in the past few months between contending interest groups in Ondo State would not have been necessary. He was carried to various first-class hospitals but none was able to avert his appointment with the Angel of Death (Q 3 v 154; 4 v 78). Barely few hours after confirmation of his death, a new man was sworn in as Governor. Those who will be struggling for vantage positions now should remember that their own appointment with death is by the corner (Q 34 v 30; 63 v 11). Every one of us should take note that Angel of Death is by the corner waiting for Allah to give a nod (Q 40 v 59; 71 v 4). May we all be qualified for Allah’s Mercy before and when our time is over. Jumah Mubarak.

298 5th January 2024

My birthday was due yesterday, and I received a lot of congratulatory messages from friends and associates. Society is divided on desirability of celebration of birthday. Those who said YES based their opinion on the fact that Childbirth is one of the wonders of Allah, the Merciful, our Creator. A whole being (child of 2kg or more) will pass out through the vagina (tiny hole of about 2 - 3cm in diameter) without being compressed, and the vagina will not be torn into shreds. The child will be well-proportioned after such monumental occurrence! Who else can ensure such indescribable event except Allah, the Almighty, our Creator who creates in right proportion! We should therefore thank Allah for being alive. Those who said NO based their opinion on the fact that every birthday signifies reduction by a year in the time allotted by Allah before He sends the Angel of Death to visit us! Since nobody is sure of what awaits him/her in the grave, why do we celebrate the imminence of such a terrifying time. Either way, we should thank Allah (Q 2 v 110), obey His commands (Q 6 v 155) and intensify our worship of Him (Q 6 v 102) to qualify for His Mercy (Q 40 v 60). Jumah Mubarak.

299 12th January 2024

There is so much hatred and animosity in our society today! We no longer trust our leaders. We are also no longer shocked by the volume of public money being misappropriated (stolen) by them. Those who stole public money ‘yesterday’, where are they ‘today’? Can they eat more than their stomach fill at a time? Have they succeeded in bribing the Angel of Death from visiting them at their appointed time (Q 7 v 34)? Can they use such money to install Air Conditioner in their graves when they die? The fear of Allah has departed our society. And it is such fear that puts humans on the path of righteousness. Let us ALL return to Allah, the leaders and the led (Q 6 v 102), per chance our society will be good again where the strong will take care of the weak (Q 57 v 18). May Allah turn our minds to righteousness and show us His Mercy (Q 6 v 155). Jumah Mubarak.

300 19th January 2024

Carbon dioxide (carbon 4- oxide) is produced during processes that take place in human cells every second of life. If this is left inside the living cell, it poisons the cell and leads to cell death and eventual organ death and subsequently the death of the whole being. However, Allah, the Lord of creation, designed a way by which the carbon dioxide is expelled to the outside of the body. When green plants are exposed to such carbon dioxide, the plants are happy and use it to produce starch which serve as food needed for the existence of man. In addition, Oxygen which is desperately needed by man is produced as a bye- product in the plants. That is, the waste product of man is needed by green plants whose waste product is needed by man (Q 10 v 31). Allah’s way is truly beyond comprehension (Q 2 v 284). Allah has commanded us to be grateful for the favours He shows us regularly. Such gratitude is to worship Him as an appreciation of His Mercy (Q 6 v 155). Part of worship is showing kindness to those who are not as lucky as you are (3 v 92). Jumah Mubarak.

301 26th January 2024

Allah in His Mercy, provided humans with blood which contains erythrocyte (Red blood cell). These red blood cells are used as vehicle to transport Oxygen from the lungs to all cells of the body where it is needed. The same erythrocyte is also used to transport Carbon dioxide which is produced by the cells from the site of its production to the lungs from where they are expelled from the body. Oxygen is a compulsory life requirement since no cell can survive without it while carbon dioxide is poisonous to the cells that produce it and therefore should not be retained in the body. Why then is the same vehicle (erythrocyte) used in transporting both life sustaining (oxygen) and life poisoning (carbon dioxide) materials! Alif Lam Mim! Only Allah, who created all matters, living and non- living, Knows the reason for His creations! Allah, our Creator has not created anything without purpose (Q 3 v 191) and is competent over His creations (Q 37 v 96). Continue to worship Allah, your creator, to demonstrate your appreciation (Q 16 v 53). Show kindness to other creations of Allah who are less fortunate than you! Jumah Mubarak.

302 9th February, 2024

Allah, the Almighty! He created ALL things, both living and non- living. Allah also created Death as well as the Angel of death whom He sends to whomever is due to die. Allah promised that the angel of Death itself would also die after delivering its message to the last set of Allah’s creation. Why did Allah create Death???. Alif Lam MIm. Since Allah is our creator, He alone determines when out time is due to die. The state of health or lack of it is no excuse when out time is due. No creation of Allah can alter the time course of our life, not even for a moment. This has been the situation since the time of Prophet Adam (AS), and will remain so until the end of time. Since we do not know when out time will be over, we MUST worship Allah earnestly every moment of our lives. Worship does not stop with going to the mosques alone. The way we do our duties and live our life is also forms of worship. May Allah forgive the sins and transgressions of Mr Ayuba Abdullahi, Deputy Bursar, Kwara State University, whose time to receive the Angel of Death was due last Wednesday, and accept him into Aljanat Firdous. Jumah Mubarak

303 16th February 2024

Life and Death are on the flip side of each other with an amorphous (indistinguishable) boundary between them. One can be alive now, and the next moment, is dead! How did Allah, the All- knowing, our Creator, make such contradicting phenomena close neighbours of each other! Alif Lam Mim! I was at the boundary recently and appreciated, real time, what to be alive means vis a vis being at the boundary with death. At that point, nothing absolutely matters. One relies only on the Benevolence and Mercy of Allah, our Creator. However, to qualify for such Mercy, one has to have deposited ‘tons’ and ‘tons’ of worship and good deeds when one has the opportunity. Part of worship is to be kind to others, any material you have that you did not touch or even remember for more than 1 year is not your own, give hem out to those whose lives will be instantly transformed positively. Jumah Mubarak.

304 1st March 2024

Allah, the ALL Knowing, our Creator (Q 27 v 26). He provided us with about 2 million nephrons (cells of the kidney) packaged into 2 kidneys (1 million in each kidney). Each of these 2 million cells filters blood every second of life to remove dissolved dangerous wastes, which are then passed out as urine. Allah, our Creator, goes to such extent to purify our blood, thereby keeping us well. Allah in His Majesty also placed a ‘safety valve’ along the route where the urine will pass after leaving the kidney. As we advance in age, the; safety valve’ grows in size, thereby making the passage of urine more and more difficult. Why did Allah who made such an elaborate arrangement to remove impurities from our blood at the same time place obstacles on the way of the urine containing the impurities out of the body? Alif Lam Mim. Allah does not do anything without purpose, and He is aware of His Creations (Q 2 v 284). Worship Allah for the remaining days of your life to show appreciation for your well-being. No volume of worship can compensate a fraction of Allah’s favour on you (Q 6 v 102). Jumah Mubarak.

305 8th March 2024

Allah, the Almighty, the Creator of Time! He created Moments and caused it to cumulate to Seconds, then to Minutes, then to Hours, then to Days, the to Weeks, then to Months, then to Years, then to Lifetime for individuals. So, Ramadan 1445AH has suddenly (?) come upon humanity! It was as if last year’s Ramadan was just completed a few weeks ago! This is how we will spend our lifetime as if we were born just yesterday, until death comes upon us! As we prepare to welcome 1445AH Ramadan, let us rededicate our lives to worship of Allah and service to humanity. This year’s Ramadan is likely to be difficult for many households. Contribute to relieve of such pains by being generous with Allah’s provision to you (Q 2 v 110). Per chance, we will receive Allah’s Mercy, which has no measure. We pray Allah to count us among His servants who will observe this imminent 1445AH Ramadan. Jumah Mubarak.

306 15th March 2024

Ramadan 1445AH is upon us. We thank Allah, our Creator, our God, for His Mercy. Fasting is not only abstinence (keeping away) from foods and drinks from sunrise to sunset (Q 2 v 183) and then ‘bombarding’ the stomach with excess food at Iftar (time of breaking fast). It is rather resting the digestive from daily overwork as a result of uncontrolled mode of our eating. Fasting thereby results in wellbeing of the overall cellular systems of our body. Be moderate in food consumption during this period for your own good and wellbeing. A large number of other people do not have what to eat. Extend your kindness to such people (Q 28 v 77). Wishing you both spiritual and metabolic benefits of Ramadan 1445AH. Ramadan Kareem and Jumah Mubarak.

307 22nd March 2024

The digestive system in humans (from mouth to anus) is about 23ft long (av), and it works continuously hard for 5 – 7 hours to process a meal. The way we live ordinarily, with indiscriminate consumption of foods and snacks several times daily, ensures that our digestive system is busy working for virtually 24 hours daily. This will eventually lead to damage to our system with no time for rest and repairs. Ramadan provides an opportunity for us to space our feeding by reasonable intervals (Sahur by 5am and Iftar by 7pm). During the intervals (14 & 10 hours), the damaged parts of the system are repaired, and the cells rested. This accounts for the freshness experienced, especially from the middle of Ramadan. This is apart from the spiritual benefits promised by Allah, our creator (Q 2 v 183). Is Allah not merciful by giving us Ramadan! Show gratitude by worshipping Allah as prescribed. Part of worship is by showing kindness to others who are not as lucky as you (Q 28 v 77). Ramadan Kareen and Jumah Mubarak.

308 29th March 2024

Ramadan is already 19 (Q 2 v 184). We thank Allah for His Mercy (Q 26 v 68). Did you not notice the gaiety, the relief, the healthy- look on fasting people’s faces, in spite of deprivation of food and drinks during about 14hrs that the fast last daily! Allah, in His Benevolence has designed the month for servicing of our body and soul from the hassles and overwork of the preceding 11 months. During the past 19days there had been a lot of giving of materials (especially foods) to the less privileged members of the society, which also gives those who do so a lot of satisfaction and happiness because they are doing what pleases their Maker (Q 2 v 195). One big lesson that Ramadan also teaches is that human need is actually very very minimal and that acquisition of materials unduly places a big burden on us. If we carry 50% of the lessons of Ramadan to the remaining 11 months, our society and its people will be more peaceful, undue envy and hatred will reduce and we shall be our brother’s (sister’s) keepers. Jumah Mubarak and Ramadan Kareem.

309 5th April 2024

Ramadan 1445AH is already 26 days old. We thank Allah, the Almighty, the Creator of ALL living and non- living things, for the privilege of life to be part of the month. We pray Allah to preserve us to be part of those who will see the end of the month (Q 2 v 184). This month is special for our women (mothers, wives, sisters, daughters). They get Baraka like men for fasting, reading Qur’an, Tahjud, acts of Sadaka and other acts of kindness, etc. they, however, ger EXTRA for preparing Sahur when men are sleeping and for preparing Iftar when men are looking at their watches for time to break their Fast. Women also demonstrate selflessness when they are pregnant by sharing their food with, and collecting waste from foetus (baby) for about 40 weeks. They continue to share their food through breastfeeding when babies are born (Q 2 v 233). In addition, they minimize waste by producing only about 500 eggs throughout their lifetime (compared to men who produce billions of sperm cells). May Allah continue to bless our women with good health and we men for supporting them. Ramadan Kareem and Jumah Mubarak.

310 12th April 2024

Ramadan, the month of Discipline, of Mercy, of Blessing, of Generosity is gone, for 1445AH! All Praises are due Only to Allah, for enabling us to commence and complete the month. Some others started with us but were visited by Angel of Death during the month. While the month lasted, the community was peaceful, with most people competing to show piety, love, kindness, good intentions and many more of positive attributes that Allah endowed humans with! Mosques were usually full and prayers conducted at appropriate times. Ramadan, is a month ordained by Allah, our Creator, that enables us service our soul and body, thereby ensuring that our whole system is cleansed of metabolic rubbish acquired over the previous one year and thereafter become rejuvenated. Should all these lessons go with the month? How would it have been if the attitudes displayed during the month are extended to the remaining 11 months before the next Ramadan! I pray Allah to keep us safe and healthy so as to be part of those who will observe 1446AH Ramadan and many more. May Allah enable our leaders at various levels TRULY serve us. Eid and Jumah Mubarak.

311 19th April 2024

Allah, the ALL KNOWING, the Creator of heavens and earth who creates whatever He Wills (Q 3 v 109). He gave man PENIS with which he delivers sperm cells to the females. The result is the production of progeny as Allah wills. Allah made the same penis to be the conveyor (pipe) of urine to outside the body. Sperm cells are life forces while urine with its content of urea (poison) and other waste products is poisonous. Why then is the same ‘pipe’ used for sperm (life) and urine (poison)? Alif Lam Mim! Only Allah, who created all matters, living and non- living, knows the reason for His creations (Q 3 v 191)! Allah in His Mercy ensures that sperm is given priority whenever it wants to pass and is given the ‘right of way’ while urine is shut out. When urine is passing, Allah keeps sperm out of the way! This is to ensure continuity of the human race since if both pass at the same time, the sperm cells will be destroyed! Is our Lord and Creator not merciful (Q 1 v 3)? Show appreciation by worshiping Him Always. Jumah Mubarak.

312 26th April 2024

Allah, our Creator! He created humans and gave them mouth with which they take in food; digestive system to break down the food and separate ’good’ from ‘bad’; small intestine to absorb the ‘good’ part; anus to serve as exit ‘door’ for the ‘bad’ part; blood to carry the ‘good’ part to where it is needed; liver to further breakdown consumed items to further remove ‘danger’; kidney to purify blood constantly and brain to coordinate and regulate all the above operations. Do you think Allah enabled all the processes above just for fun! Allah, our Creator, has not created anything without purpose (Q 3 v 191). Remember your Lord within yourself humbly and with fear (Q 7 v 205). Worship Allah Always to show your gratitude and then qualify for more of His Mercy (Q 2 v 110). Jumah Mubarak.

313 3rd May 2024

At last, Saudi Arabia, which is the originating home of pristine Islam, has finally caught the virulent strain of Football Virus (dangerous disease caused by game of football). They are now spending huge volume of money to import ‘World-Class’ footballers to play in their league. Whenever such footballers score any goal during matches, they remove their shirts and display bodies decorated with TATTOOS of various kinds and colours. Some even advertise their faith, different from Islam, which they display on underwear. Is this the example Saudis wants to show to the Muslim world (Q 5 v 100)? Can’t the money being wasted on this type of pastime be used to assist very poor Islamic countries? What do they want to show the world? That they too are not immune against the disease of unbelievers? Is the world coming to an end? Do their rulers follow the injunction in Q 7 v 205? In their quest for modernization, are they not destroying the religion of Allah? Allah has enjoined humanity to fear Him in order to qualify for His Mercy (Q 6 v 155). Jumah Mubarak.

314 10th May 2024

Will there be life after death? Humans find it difficult to believe, since there has not been anybody who died and came back to narrate his/her experience. But then, human Sperm/Egg never believed that there will be life after their genetic content had been reduced by half. But there was resultant Foetus which never went back to inform sperm/egg about its experience! Foetus never believed that there will be life outside the comfort of its mother’s womb. But then there is the Baby who never went back to inform foetus that there is life outside the mother’s womb. Therefore the dead not coming back to inform the living that there is life after death does not obliterate the fact that there is life after death (Q 2 v 28). We therefore have to work very hard to qualify for Allah’s Mercy in the life after death. The currency to attract Allah’s Mercy is to worship Him always while still living (Q 6 v 102). Show kindness to ALL creations of Allah, living and non- living (Q 2 v 110). Avoid wastages of ALL materials including food. May we receive Allah’s Mercy in our life after we depart this world (Q 2 v 281; 3 v 25) so as to be candidates for Aljanat Firdous. Jumah Mubarak.

315 17th May 2024

Oxygen is a compulsory requirement for sustenance of life in humans. It is obtained from outside and transported from its place of abundance (lungs) to the places of its utilization (tissues) by blood. Iron (Fe) is a compulsory requirement in the formation of blood and its function (Q 57 v 25). But when oxygen and iron are ordinarily present together, they interact to form dangerous radicals that are capable of damaging the cells of the body, and can subsequently lead to death of cells. How then do two enemies work together when they cannot live together! Alif Lam Mim. Allah does whatever He Wills (Q 67 v 3) and such is the best (Q 5 v 17). Our own duty is to show gratitude to Allah by worshipping Him every moment of our lives (Q 36 v 22; 53 v 62) Jumah Mubarak.

316 24th May 2024

The scenario playing out currently in Kano, Nigeria, is appropriate Tafsir (exegesis) of Qur’an 3 v 26. Muhammadu Sanusi II was attending an economic summit in far away Port Harcourt where he was billed to give a keynote address, when the news got to him that Allah has granted him rulership of Kano which was taken away from him about 4 years ago. On the flip side, the Emir of Kano till morning of Thursday (Aminu Bayero) was also far away in Ijebu Ode to felicitate with Awujale of Ijebu Ode who at 90 years has been ruling his domain for 62 years. He was dethroned before he returned home. The lesson in all these episodes is that, ‘to Allah belong the sovereignty of heavens and the earth. Whatever Allah decrees is what MUST happen. Our individual situations in life at anytime are as decreed by Allah, our Creator. We must therefore worship Him at ALL times as long as we live. Since we do not know when it will be our turn to host the Angel of Death (Q 3 v 156), we are enjoined to do good always (Q 2 v 110) so as to qualify for Allah’s Mercy (Q 2 v 281; 3 v 25). Jumah Mubarak.

317 31st May 2024

Allah is the Only Creator of all forms while others just assemble what had already been created. Allah has provided His creations with instruments with which to perform duties assigned to them. Allah created Brain Cells which is the Command Centre of all body activities, to be very soft and fragile, but encased them in a very hard skull. Kidney which filters impurities from blood using water, is provided with very long tubes to enable reabsorption of filtered water to prevent dehydration; Liver is provided with extensive blood supply to evacuate both useful and not so useful as well as useless products of metabolism, so as to deliver them to appropriate places where they are needed or sent out of the body; Erythrocyte (red blood cell) is provided with heamoglobin to transport oxygen and carbon dioxide throughout the body; Leucocyte is enriched with destructive enzymes to fight invaders (Q 17 v 85). Is Allah not magnificent and merciful in creation and therefore worthy of worship (Q 6 v 117)? Worship Allah fervently to show appreciation. Jumah Mubarak.

318 7th June 2024

319 14th June 2024

Who among us has the power to control his/her heartbeat, the working of the cells within his/her body or his/her death when it comes! In about the next 36 hours, it will be time to celebrate Eid- Adha for 1445AH (2024), accompanied with slaughtering of rams (camels, cows, goats, etc). We are caring for the animals, feeding them, but knowing that they will be slaughtered by us on Eid day without the animals knowing the fate that is awaiting them. The realization that should draw on us is the fact that it is a similitude to how Allah looks at us. Our Creator Knows the exact time when He will dispatch the Angel of Death to take each of our lives (Q 63 v 11). Since we do not know such time (as the animal to be sacrificed do not know its own), we MUST strive to prepare for it as if it will be the next Second. How do we prepare?? The best way is to strive to do GOOD ALWAYS. If we worship Allah as He should be worshipped (Q 1 v 5; 6 v 155), we may benefit from His Mercy when our time comes. Jumah Mubarak.

320 21st June 2024

If any proof is needed to confirm oneness of humanity, the places to look at are the Plains of Mount Arafat during the day and Muzdalifah in the night on every 9th of Dhu’l- Hijjah (15th June, this year 2024). The scenario there is a mimic of what the day of judgment will look like, when all humanity will be assembled to appear before Allah (Q 3 v 9). Kings, Royalties, Presidents, Heads of Governments, Professors, Judges, Governors, Cleaners, Drivers, Touts, Kidnappers, Murderers, etc, etc, will not be distinguishable by carriage or dress. Anybody that saw or watched the millions of pilgrims on TV will come to realize that the need of humans is minimal (see the scanty 2 – piece dress of males and the absence of jewelries and make- up on women). You will come to the conclusion that those who are amassing wealth unduly and illegally are simply ‘mad’. We should all change our ways and fear Allah’s judgment on a day of which there is no doubt (Q 22 v 7). Be known by how many people you are able to assist in life. You don’t have to be rich to help others. Kind words are forms of assistance. There are always people who are worse than you. Show kindness to others (Q 3 v 5) so as to receive Mercy from Allah, your Creator, on the day of judgment. Jumah Mubarak

321 28th June 2024

What is the worth of this life? Who/What determines when a particular life should end? Why is the Worst specimens in our society flippantly disposing our Best specimens? Why didn’t the vehicle conveying Professor Yusuf Saidu, Deputy Vice- Chancellor, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, develop mechanical problem in the morning of Monday, 24th June? Why didn’t the driver suddenly fall sick before commencing the fatal journey? Why didn’t the Professor himself suddenly develop diarrhea overnight to disable him from embarking on that fateful journey? Questions! Questions!! Questions!!! When our time is due to receive the compulsory visit of the Angel of Death, there can be no postponement, even for a Second (Q 7 v 34; 63 v 11). Professor Saidu was (?) a very humble, deeply religious man who did not allow his attainments to get into his head. His work schedule did not disturb his dedication to Allah. Whatever you are engaged in when you read this, kindly say a word of prayer beseeching Allah to accept his return and make him a candidate for Aljanat Firdous. Our own time is also coming! How do we intend to meet Allah, our Maker? The most profitable way is to work for such while still alive (Q 5 v 100; 6 v 155). Try to do good always so as to attract Allah’s Mercy. May Allah forgive Professor Yusuf Saidu’s sins and transgressions and accept him into His Mercy. Only Allah can condole his family and all of us, his associates. Jumah Mubarak.

322 5th July 2024

The Brain is very soft, but it controls the deployment and operations of the whole cellular systems that make up our body. Because of its indispensability, Allah, our Creator protects it by enclosing it within a very hard skull. To perform its enormous duty, the brain utilizes a lot of energy every moment of life. Yet it can only store about 1% carbohydrate (the fuel molecule that gives such energy easily). This implies that it must depend on other parts of body to supply its energy need ceaselessly. How is it that the Controller (brain) is dependent on the Controlled (other tissues) for its sustenance! Alif Lam Mim. The ways of Allah is truly beyond human understanding (Q 67 v 3). Worship Allah Always to show appreciation for His Mercy on you (Q 1 v 3). Jumah Mubarak.

323 12th July 2024

Allah, our God and Creator (Q 1 v 2)! Allah endowed humans with 2 kidneys, with each kidney having about 1 Million specialized cells with long tubes, known as Nephrons. If the cells are arranged in a row, end to end, the 2 Million nephrons of the 2 kidneys will stretched a distance of about 118km (approx. distance between Ilorin- Ibadan; or Abuja – Kaduna). This is what Allah has packaged into our small bean- shaped kidneys. The purpose of this extensive length is to ensure that about 184 litres of water out of 186 litres removed by the same kidneys from body in a day, is reabsorbed by the same kidneys. Why does Allah, the All Knowing, our Creator, allow so much energy to be expended on removal of 186 litres of water from body when about 99% will be reabsorbed by the same kidneys to same body! Alif Lam Mim. The Ways of Allah is truly beyond human understanding (Q 67 v 3). Allah Does the BEST for us and has Commanded us to reciprocate by being kind to the less privileged of His Creations (Q 3 v 5). Jumah Mubarak

324 19th July 2024

All around us are things that will make us to be angry! Consider how the cost of living is escalating daily! People are easily irritable and flare up at minimal challenge. We now know that our ‘leaders’ over the past decade were just stealing our commonwealth in billions (both local and foreign currency) to take care of their nuclear family and keeping the rest in European vaults. The volume being stollen is such that their 3rd and 4th generations will not have to engage in any productive work. However, anger is often more hurtful than the injury that caused it. It destroys the body slowly. When you are angry, 72 muscles on your face are engaged to frown which results in the utilization of lots of energy that can otherwise be put to productive use. On the contrary, when you smile, only 14 of the muscles are engaged thereby saving a lot of your energy. Is it then not more rewarding to smile than express anger? Don’t let the corrosive, draining effect of grudges and anger drag you down. No wonder, our Beloved Prophet (PBUH) was reported to have admonished us that “smile is a form of charity”. So, brothers and sisters, always smile, even in the face of adversity. Jumah Mubarak.

325 26th July 2024

There is palpable cry of ‘war’ in major cities of Nigeria. Some faceless people are calling us out to confront the government without minding the consequences of such action. Unfortunately most of these faceless people are resident outside Nigeria with their nuclear families. Meanwhile, opposition politicians are encouraging such lawlessness as if their own families and their communities will be left undestroyed if there is mayhem. Nigerians should look at Iraq, Afghanistan, Sudan, Libya, etc, to appreciate how citizens, regardless of class, suffer when their country fails. It will not be government people alone, it will consume ALL of us. The Labour Unions threaten strike and work disruption at the slightest opportunity because their preferred candidate did not win the last election. The bottom line is lack of faith in Allah as the Controller of affairs of man! If we believe in Allah, we would know that whoever is in power is destined by our Creator (Q 3 v 26) and that it is for a limited time. We should all fear Allah in other to benefit from His Mercy (Q 26 v 68). Jumah Mubarak

326 2nd August 2024

In our cities and towns, containers of ‘mineral’ drinks (mostly plastics) are on display in the open throughout the day, in sun and in rain. Parents buy such drinks for themselves and their families, including children for routine use and guests during celebrations. The drinks had been shown to contain phosphoric acid which is capable of leaching (allowing escape of) calcium, a very important element, from bone. Do you think you love your child by giving him/her mineral drink! This may partly be responsible for rising incidence of osteoporosis (bone deformity), especially in upper class kids. Allah made our body with generous provision of water (Q 3 v 191) and provided it in abundance all over our environment because of its other usefulness. Promote drinking more of water in place of ‘mineral’ drinks! Obey Allah, do His will. It is the ONLY way to good and problem- free life. Jumah Mubarak.

327 9th August 2024

We expend a lot of Money, Energy and Emotion on construction of houses where we would live for short period of about 70 years (average life expectancy in Nigeria today is 56 years). We hardly pay any attention to the Construction and Furnishing of our Graves, where we shall live for thousands of years before the day of judgement! Make your grave comfortable by paying attention to its construction while still alive! But how do you construct and furnish grave when only Allah knows where we would die and be buried? The only way is to worship Allah as He should be worshipped every moment of our lives (Q 6 v 155)! Show kindness to less endowed creations of Allah! Citizen of Nigeria at the present time are in pain as a result of deprivation. Livelihood is difficult. This is the time to please Allah by spreading His provision among the less privileged (Q 3 v 92). You don’t need to be very ‘rich’ to give out. Allah is taking account of what you do and He will compensate you accordingly (Q 2 v 110). Jumah Mubarak.

328 16th August 2024

The news coming out from the recent interrogation of some officers of National Hajj Commission by Security Forces is very disheartening. Those who were appointed to cater for the welfare of the pilgrims during the 1445 AH Hajj exercise displayed gross shadiness by STEALING humongous volume of the money meant for the welfare of those pilgrims, thereby resulting in varying degrees of discomfort for the pilgrims. Those officers are all ‘Muslims’. They did not believe Allah when He said “and fear a Day when you will be returned to Allah. Then every soul will be compensated for what it earned and they will not be wronged” (Q 2 v 281). How can people be so heartless to be stealing money meant for pilgrims during Hajj? Do they think Allah is not aware of what they were doing? “Indeed from Allah, nothing is hidden in the earth nor in the heaven” (Q 3 v 5). Be conscious of your duty to Allah by serving His creations with all your heart (Q 5 v 100). This is the only way to qualify for His Mercy (Q 6 v 155). Jumah Mubarak.

329 23rd August 2024

I visited a Muslim cemetery earlier today to join others for the interment of a friend and associate of mine. Looking at the expanse of land occupied by the cemetery and recollecting the variety of personalities hidden in its bowel, I came to realize that cemeteries all over the world had swallowed countless number of people, including highly learned Islamic Clerics, Professors, Professionals of varied descriptions, Political leaders, Artisans, Farmers, Traders, Drivers, Touts, Political jobbers, Insane men and women, ‘Ordinary’ folks, etc. In terms of assets, cemeteries are the richest among the patches of land created by Allah. Allah, the All Knowing, had decreed that ALL possessions are heritable except KNOWLEDGE. All the knowledge, certificated and non- certificated, that all of us acquire in our lifetime cannot be inherited by our successors. It will be interred with our body. The only way such can be useful is if we deploy same to benefit humanity before our death (Q 3 v 92; 6 v 155). May Allah, forgive the sins and transgressions of Dr Rahim Kajogbola Omoloso, who answered the call of his Maker earlier today, and make him a candidate for Aljanat Firdous. He was a master Linguist who deployed his expertise in Yoruba idioms to the benefit of his community and humanity. Jumah Mubarak.

330 30th August 2024

Which of the favours of Allah can you deny?? Allah created ALL things (both living and non- living) (Q 6 v 102) and provided commodities FREE OF CHARGE to all His creations. Such include (but not limited to) Life, Rain, Sunlight, Air, Oxygen, Nitrogen, Carbon Dioxide, Minerals, etc, etc. (Q 20 v 6). Imagine if any of such is in the control of our “community/political leaders”, more than 99.9% of humanity will be denied access. Let us reciprocate the love of Allah for us by loving other creations of Allah who are less endowed than us (Q 3 v 92). This can be done by demonstrating Love, Care, Kindness to each other as thought by our Beloved Prophet (PBUH). If we worship Allah as He should be worshipped (Q 2 v 110), we will realize the ephemeral nature of this Life and strive for our happiness in the Hereafter. Jumah Mubarak.

331 6th September 2024

Everybody wants a better Nigeria, however we all exploit the system to cheat ourselves and yet want the system to develop! For example, when there was rumour last Monday that PMS (petrol) distribution from depot to outlets will be disrupted, owners of filling stations quickly closed shop and claimed that their supply had been exhausted. However when the price was adjusted upwards, such filling stations quickly adjusted their meters to the new higher price and started selling without new supply, thus indicating that they are selling old supply at new rate. Those who are selling pawpaw and vegetables harvested from their backyard increased the prices of their commodities arbitrarily, claiming that United States Dollar is responsible. Security officers manning our roads collect bribes from road users without shame. More than 50% of electricity consumers evade payment of bills and are the loudest to demand for uninterrupted 24hrs electricity supply daily! Workers go on strike for several days and weeks and demand to be paid for those periods! People in executive positions ensure that only their kinsmen and/or religious adherents are employed in their establishments (Q 99 v 7 – 8). We all blame Presidents and Governors for infractions we all commit. To have a peaceful, ordered and functional society, we must Fear Allah (Q 6 v 155) and Obey Him (Q 5 v 100) in order to receive His Mercy (Q 26 v 9). Jumah Mubarak.

332 13th September 2024

Which of the favours of Allah can we deny (Q 55 v 13)! My wife turned 70 years a few days ago. Looking back, it translates to the fact that she had lived for 840 months and had utilized Allah’s Oxygen, without which life cannot be sustained, free of charge, for 36,817,920 minutes. Her heart had continually beaten without stop for every of 2,209,075,200 Seconds. Which of the favours of Allah will she deny (Q 55 v 16). For these and other favours of Allah on us, Allah had requested for ONLY one thing: “worship Him” (Q 1 v 1 - 6). If we all worship Allah as He should be worshipped (Q 2 v 110; 39 v 13), including extending kindness to other creations of Allah who are less endowed than us (Q 3 v 92), we shall continue to receive His Mercy (Q 26 v 9). May she live for many many more years in the service of Allah through service to humanity. Jumah Mubarak.

333 20th September 2024

Which of the favours of your Lord will you deny ( 55 v 18)! Allah the Almighty, our Creator. He gave you Blood which contains Erythrocyte (Red Blood Cell) that carry oxygen from where it is abundant to wherever it is needed within the body and also carry carbon dioxide from where it is produced to where it is eliminated from the body. The red blood cell lives for an average of 120 days during which it travels to various corners of body transversing a distance of about 280km (approximate distance from Ilorin to Lagos; Jos to Zaria; Kaduna to Kano), all these taking place within your tiny body. After the 120 days life span (average), the red cells die and are replaced with new ones manufactured in the bone marrow. How the red cells come out of the bone marrow to join circulation without being crushed is another wonder of Allah, the Lord of Creation!. Who else can ensure such Order, except Allah, who created them in the first instance (Q 71 v 13 - 14)! For all these and several other favours of Allah, the only thing required of us is worship of Allah (Q 19 v 72) and hope for His Mercy (Q 26 v 9). Jumah Mubarak.

334 27th September 2024

Which of the favours of Allah can Nazmat Surajudeen- Bakinde deny (55 v 21)? As a Secondary School student, Nazmat organized lessons, especially in mathematics, for her colleagues who are weak in the subject. As the National President of Offa Student Union, she continued the tradition of executing Summer Lessons for Secondary School students resident in Offa to prepare them for UTME, WASCE and NECO . As an undergraduate, she organized coaching pro bono for fellow undergraduates, especially in mathematically related subjects. As an adult, she is always at the forefront of arranging collection of money and materials for widows and orphans. She runs around especially during Ramadan, Eids and for settlement of hospital bills for the sick who could not afford the bills. As the President of Offa Engineers, she led her colleagues to prepare blue print to solve ecological problems of the town. “Is there any Reward for Good, other than Good“ (Q 10 v 26; 55 v 60)! Professor Nazmat Surajudeen-Bakinde was recently appointed Vice- Chancellor of University of Applied Science, Engineering and Technology in The Gambia. She has consistently been giving Allah ‘loans’ and now Allah has repaid her manyfold (Q 2 v 245). We pray for a positively impactful tenure in that University. Her activities is a lesson to all of us, that, we do not need to be rich to impact others who are below us positively. She consistently gave what she has, Knowledge and Good Heart (Q 2 v 110)! May her type increase so that we would have a better and saner society where the strong caters for the weak. Jumah Mubarak.

335 4th October 2024

Which of the favours of your Lord will you deny (Q 55 v 23)! Allah in His Mercy, provided that Blood circulate to ALL the near and remote areas of our body to deliver food and other needed materials and evacuate wastes that are produced every second of life. In order to do this efficiently, since blood is liquid (like water), Allah provided tubes for this purpose. If the tubes (arteries, veins and capillaries) are joined end to end, it stretches to about 96,000 km in adult humans. Who can ever imagine that such an extensive connection of tubes is folded in our tiny body! The only requirement from us is to appreciate Allah and express gratitude to Him by worshipping Him always (Q 1 v 5 - 7). One way of worship is to treat our body with reverence and refrain from its abuse (Q 2 v173). Some of such abuse include consumption of alcohol (Q 5 v 90), smoking tobacco, over feeding, etc. Jumah Mubarak.

336 11th October 2024

So, which of the favours of your Lord will you deny (Q 55 v 25)! All the different parts of our body, like brain, liver, kidney, muscle, nose, digestive system, reproductive system and so on and so on, that perform varied functions, originate from one single cell (Q 71 v 13 - 14). The Cell divides continuously and become specialized with age of the foetus (baby in mother’s womb) (Q 82 v 6 – 8). The Nobel Prize for Medicine/Physiology for 2024 was won be two scientists, Professors Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun, who provided evidence on how differentiation commences at sub- cellular levels. Is Allah not Magnificent in Creation! This is proof for those who doubt Allah and His Majesty, since such people believe science than the Qur’an. For ALL these favours, the ONLY thing Allah demands is that we should worship Him as prescribed (Q 1 v 5 – 7; 76 v 2 – 3). For those who might refuse, Allah has prepared for them a painful punishment (Q 76 v 31). May we be qualified for Allah’s Mercy whenever it is our time to be visited by the Angel of Death. Jumah Mubarak.

337 18th October 2024

Which of the favours of your Lord will you deny (Q 55 v 28)! Allah created the digestive system which begins from the Mouth and ends at the Anus. We have control over all consumed items as long as it stays in the mouth. As soon as it passes through the throat, the control of its movement along the digestive tract is controlled by Allah, our Creator. The stomach thereafter receive the consumed items after it passes through the throat. The inside of the stomach produces gastric acid which when it comes in contact with the toughest leather, will destroy such leather. However, Allah in His Mercy Provided Mucous membrane, a viscous physical barrier, like a blanket, to cover the inside of the stomach so that the stomach itself will not be destroyed by what it produced (Q 55 v 30). A neutralizing agent (bicarbonate) is provided to neutralize the acid just before the material passes to the intestines that is not so protected. Allah is Magnificent in Creation and has not created anything without purpose (Q 3 v 191). Is Allah not worthy of being worshipped (Q 1 v 3)! Show gratitude to your Maker by His Worship, part of which is by showing kindness to other creations of Allah that are less endowed. Jumah Mubarak.

338 25th October 2024

So, which of the favours of your Lord can you deny (Q 55 v 30)! Allah is Magnificent in His Creations and has not created anything without purpose (Q 3 v 191). Allah made various parts of our body in pairs; eyes, ears, hands, breasts, legs, lungs, kidneys, scrotum, ovaries etc. Allah also made some organs single; head, mouth, penis, vagina, stomach, heart, etc. Why did Allah make some double and others single? Alif Lam Mim. Only Allah alone knows why (Q 28 v 68). Pay more attention to worship of Allah (Q 33 v 41 - 43) who has done this much for the benefit of His creations. Do good to others as Allah has done good to you (Q 28 v 77) so as to benefit from His Mercy. Jumah Mubarak

339 1st November 2024

Which of the favours of your Lord on you can you deny (Q 55 v 32). Allah gave us the Tongue which is situated at the entrance of our Alimentary canal. Because of its location, it comes in contact with everything that we consume through the mouth (both the good and the bad), thereby exposing it to frequent injuries including those inflicted by the teeth surrounding it. Allah, in His mercy, made the tongue to be the fastest tissue in terms of self-repair of injuries. Also, the anatomy and composition of the tongue is the same for all humans, yet it vocalizes sound that differ from region to region and culture to culture around the world (Q 59 v 24). As if that is not enough, the tongue of the same person can also vocalize several languages (Q 55 v 3 - 4). For example, Kofi Anan, a onetime Secretary General of United Nations, was reputed to be a polyglot, being capable of speaking not less than 7 languages with his one tongue. It follows therefore that the composition of the tongue has nothing to do with different languages spoken around the world. Only Allah, our creator, enables the functionality of His creation (Q 44 v 38). Is this alone not enough to concentrate on worship of Allah at ALL times, as a token of our appreciation for His favour on us? Jumah Mubarak.

340 8th November 2024

The CELL is the unit of life and is constituted to make various organs which join together to make a whole being. As infinitesimal as the cell is, it contains the nucleus which in turn houses the material that enables cells to reproduce its EXACT self. The cell of the liver will never reproduce to give cell of the kidney. That of the smooth muscle will never give that of striated muscle, that of the tongue will never give that of intestine, and so on, and so on, despite the fact that ALL cells originate from the same source. Allah, the creator of the cell commands it as to when it should reproduce its kind and when it should be dormant. It also commands it as to when to ‘commit suicide’ for the overall benefit of the organism. Allah, the all- knowing also command as to when the cell should to go ‘mad’ and reproduce far in excess of what the organ needs (Q 57 v 3). Science call the resultant abnormal growth, TUMOUR, which can advance to CANCER. This phenomenon is no respecter of age, position or material wellbeing. The exact moment an apparent normal cell become cancer cell is known Only to Allah, the Lord of creation (Q 2 v 107). We must therefore return to Allah with all our being in order to qualify for His Mercy, since nobody knows when his time will be due. May Allah forgive the sins and transgression of Lt. Gen. Taoheed Lagbaja and accept him to His Mercy (Q 7 v 34). Jumah Mubarak.

341 15th November 2024

Science has made us to be well informed about the material part of human existence but is completely ignorant of who or what controls it. Brain is a very critical part of our body, responsible for coordinating the entire activities of our body. It sends its commands to all parts of our body through the nerve cells. So, which of the favours of your Lord on you can you deny (Q 55 v 34). As important and as critical to our wellbeing as the brain and nerve cells are, both are not capable of reproducing themselves. That is why any disability brought about by their damage is permanent. Whereas the brain is kept secured inside a hard bone (skull), the nerves are widely distributed peripherally throughout the body and both function cooperatively (Q 6 v 102). Allah has taken great care in fashioning our body for our benefit. So, which of the favours of your Lord would you deny (Q 55 v 36). The Only thing required from us by our Creator for all these favours is to show gratitude which is demonstratable by sincerely worshipping Allah Always (Q 2 v 3). May we continue to receive His Mercy (Q 26 v 68). Jumah Mubarak.

342 22nd November 2024

Allah, in His Mercy, provided humans with blood, which circulates to ALL the near and remote parts of our body delivering food and other needed materials and evacuating wastes that are produced every second of life to where such will be evacuated from the body. In order to do this efficiently, since blood is liquid (like water), Allah provided that blood should travel inside closed tubes for this purpose. If the tubes (arteries, veins and capillaries) are joined end to end, it amounts to about 96,000 km in adult humans. Who can ever imagine that such a long connection of tubes is compacted in our tiny body! For this unequal Benevolence, the only requirement from us is to appreciate Allah and express gratitude to Him by worshipping Him always. One of the ways of worshipping Allah is to treat our body with reverence and refrain from its abuse (Q 2 v 173). Some of such abuse include consumption of alcohol (Q 5 v 90), tobacco, over feeding, not taking enough water, etc. Praise Allah always to qualify for His Mercy (Q 26 v 68). Jumah Mubarak.

343 29th November 2024

The Brain is the Controller- General of all the human systems and the activities that they perform. Therefore, our brain works without rest for 24 hours every day throughout life. When it stops working, it signifies the death of the organism. Because of its enormous activities, it expends a lot fuel (energy), yet it can only store about 1% carbohydrate (the fuel molecule that gives such energy easily). This implies that it must depend on other parts of body to supply its energy need ceaselessly, in other to perform its assigned duties. How is it that the Controller (brain) is dependent on the Controlled (other tissues) for its sustenance! Alif Lam Mim. The ways of Allah is truly beyond human understanding (Q 67 v 3). Worship Allah Always to show appreciation for His Mercy on you (Q 1 v 3). Jumah Mubarak.

344 13th December 2024

The type of News items we read or listen to daily is very saddening. If you think the level of corruption during the second republic is abominable, how will you describe what is happening during this fourth republic! Was there no lesson that was learnt from those who lived before us? If you ever witness the interment of those who die, you will come to realize that those who amass wealth at the detriment of other citizens are just wasting their time. There is no provision for pocket in shroud (cloth used in burring the dead) nor are there vaults (boxes where valuables are kept) in the grave. The ‘currency’ we would need after death has overtaken us is the MERCY of Allah (Q 6 v 102). This Mercy of Allah is obtainable by obeying His Command. Part of His command is to worship Him (Q 1 v 5) and do good to all manners of people who come across you (Q 16 v 71; 17 v 7). May Allah make it easy for us, in such a way that the thousands of years we will spend in our graves will be like a day as a result of ‘enjoyment’. Jumah Mubarak.

345 20th December 2024

Do some people have premonition of their death? Are some people given the knowledge of their impending transition? (Q 22 v 7) I have heard (and witnessed) instances where some people make some statements or take some actions which normally may not make any extraordinary meaning or be seriously out of place then. When such people then die shortly after, words spoken or actions taken by them will seem as if they knew their time on this earth is about to end. It can then be understood as if they had premonition of their transition. However, nobody is given the power of knowing the unseen (Q 27 v 65). All the foregoing is a manifestation of Allah’s signs (Q 27 v 93). We don’t have to despair since Allah has promised us succor if only we call on Him (Q 40 v 60) constantly since the knowledge of the hour of our end is only known to Him (Q 33 v 63). Since everything will perish (Q 55 v 26), every good we do will not go without being compensated (Q 55 v 60) by Allah, the creator of the universe. Jumah Mubarak.

346 27th December 2024

There are some matters which should call our attention to the Greatness of Allah, as the Mastermind and Controller of the universe and all that it contains (Q 14 v 10), but which we take for granted. One of such is what happens in pregnant women! After conception, the foetus (baby in the uterus) spends about 40 weeks (average) in the uterus of the mother during which period it extracts ALL its needs (like food, water, oxygen, etc) from the blood of the mother and passes its waste product into the same place for the mother to get rid of them. The entire process is controlled by Allah, our Creator and is completely independent of the mother herself. Imagine if such crucial process is controlled by man, especially Nigerian politician, then there will be discrimination depending on the political party cards the parents are carrying. Is this not enough to call our attention to the need to always rely on Allah as our Provider! and worship Him Always (Q 6 v 155)! Show kindness to those who are less endowed than you, especially at this period in Nigeria, it is part of worship (Q 3 v 92). Jumah Mubarak.

347 3rd January 2025

We do not respect plants especially those that we cannot use as food or ornament. Allah the Only Creator has endowed plants to be sustainer of life for humans. All green plants manufacture starch from our poisonous waste, carbon dioxide (carbon IV oxide). It is this starch that keeps us alive by providing cheap energy for our everyday activity throughout life. When such starch is not available, the body catabolizes (eats) itself to provide energy needed for other activities. Q 67 v 3 “…. You do not see in the creation of the Most Merciful any inconsistency….” Plants also provide oxygen as one of its waste products. However, human life depends on this oxygen without which life cannot be sustained. How is it that as sophisticated and endowed as humans are, they depend on waste product from green plants for their existence? Alif Lam Mim. Only Allah that Creates ALL life Forms Knows the answer. Allah does not Create anything without purpose Q 6 v 17). Worship Allah ALWAYS to show appreciation for His Mercy on you (Q 26 v 9). Jumah Mubarak.

348 10th January 2025

CANCER of various regions of the body is ravaging humans of all ages! But what is cancer? All our organs and systems are composed of millions and millions of CELLS which are the unit of life. When does a cell become cancerous and continue to multiply without any control whatsoever, thereby harnessing virtually all the nutrients (foods) unto itself to the detriment of neighbouring normal cell? Questions, questions and questions! Science has tried over the years to explain how a cell becomes malignant, at which stage, it no longer tolerate any cure and victims just wait on when Allah will send the Angel of Death to visit them (Q 26 v 81). All these occurrences are mysterious in our eyes but known ONLY to Allah, who created us in the first instance (Q 6 v 17). Since nobody knows who is the next victim of cancer, we should be prepared at all times. The best preparation is to worship Allah at ALL times (Q 76 v 25; 99 v 7 - 8) so as to benefit from His Mercy. Jumah Mubarak.

349 17th January 2025

The more you look at yourself and around you, the more you marvel about the intricacies of Allah’s work on His creations. I attended a lecture recently where an expert (Cardiologist) talked about and showed illustration of the working of human heart in situ (at its location). What Allah has put together is just beyond human comprehension. The heart is the first system in human body to start beating from about the fifth week in the mother’s womb. The beating must not stop for a minute, no matter how long a person may live. The moments it stops, it signifies death of the person. Science has shown that for a 70 year old human, the heart must have beaten 2.7 billion times pumping about 7,200 litres of blood per day which translates to about 2.6 million litres of blood in a year. This is just beyond human comprehension. For this wonderous work and several others in our body, Allah does not request for ANYTHING from us than THANKS! Is Allah not compassionate (Q 26 v 9)! How then do you thank Allah than by worshipping Him as He commanded, at all times (Q 76 v 25). Part of such worship is showing kindness other creations of Allah, especially those who are not as fortunate as you (Q 99 v 7). Jumah Mubarak.

350 24th January 2025

Villagers are qualitatively healthier than city dwellers. This is partly because villagers are surrounded by natural trees and vegetations that provide abundant life gas, Oxygen, into the atmosphere and remove human waste, Carbon dioxide (carbon (IV) oxide). In our cities, trees and vegetations had been destroyed to pave way for variety of factories which in turn produce toxic wastes which are released into the atmosphere in the name of development. Private compounds in the cities are decorated with artificial grasses, plants and flowers and remaining spaces with interlocks and/or concrete. The resultant effect is that many people in the cities struggle for little oxygen and release large quantities of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. No wonder, there are variety of pathological conditions affecting city dwellers which were hitherto unknown to our society. Embrace nature, plant natural trees and flowers in your surroundings and you will be moving towards what Allah, your Maker intends for you (Q 35 v 28). You will also be helping humanity. Jumah Mubarak.

351 7th February 2025

Ostentation is becoming widespread, like viral diseases, among the elites of our society. Look at the way they construct their houses, look at display of vehicles they ride. look at the volume of money being stolen to make provision for their children up to third generation; look at the way they organize their parties. They have corrupted a good percentage of our religious leaders by luring them with money. They have forgotten that they will live in this world for only fleeting time (average life span of Nigerians is 60 years for males and 64 years for females). On the contrary, we hardly pay any attention to the construction of our Graves, which will just be big enough to accommodate a single occupant lying on one side, where we will reside for thousands of years before judgement day. How do we ensure construction of our grave?? Ensure a convenient grave by working to make enough provisions for it while still alive. This can be achieved with Good Character, Kindness to others, Spending to benefit others, etc, etc and all that your conscience tells you is good (Q 99 v 7) which are all subsumed in worshipping of Allah (Q 76 v 25). Jumah Mubarak

352 14th February 2025

The CELL is the unit of life and the same type are constituted to make various organs which join together to make a whole organism. As infinitesimal as the cell is, it contains the nucleus which in turn houses the material that enables cells to reproduce its EXACT self. The cell of the liver will never reproduce to give cell of the kidney. That of the small intestine will never give that of the bladder, that of the tongue will never give that of lungs, and so on, and so on, despite the fact that ALL cells originate from the same source. Allah, the creator of the cell commands it as to when it should reproduce its kind and when it should be dormant. It also commands it as to when to ‘commit suicide’ for the overall benefit of the organism. Allah, the all- knowing also command as to when the cell should to go ‘mad’ and reproduce far in excess of what the organ needs (Q 57 v 3). Science calls the resultant abnormal growth, TUMOUR, which can advance to CANCER. This phenomenon is no respecter of age, position or material wellbeing. The exact moment an apparent normal cell becomes cancer cell is known Only to Allah, the Lord of creation (Q 2 v 107). The way and manner cancer is ravaging our society nowadays calls for deep reflection. We must return to Allah with all our being in order to qualify for His Mercy, since nobody knows when his/her time will be due. May Allah forgive us our sins before He takes us in death (Q 7 v 34). Jumah Mubarak.

353 21st February 2025

The type of news item we read or listen to daily, nowadays, is very saddening. If you think the level of corruption in the 1980s is abominable, how will you describe what is happening today? Was there no lessen to be learnt from those who lived before us? How much money do we really need to live a decent life? I now appreciate more why it is made mandatory for us to regularly visit hospitals to see variety of ailments that can immobilize humans; and cemetery to see where those who die are interred. Perchance, we will come to realize that this life is delusion. No matter how much property one has, no Kobo will be interred with him/her. I just remember a one- time Minister of Petroleum and how he was bestriding the surface of this earth! Where is he today? He is contending with debilitating illness that money cannot cure. Let ALL of us return to Allah, leaders and followers alike (Q 6 v102), per chance, our society will be good again and the strong will take care of the weak (Q 57 v 18). May Allah return us to the path of righteousness so as to qualify for Allah’s Mercy (Q 6 v 155). Jumah Mubarak.

354 28th February 2025

Allah, the creator and controller of Moments, He caused it to cumulate to Seconds, then to Minutes, then to Hours, then to Days, then to Weeks, then to Months, then to Years and then to Eternity (Q 31 v 29)! So, Ramadan, the month of forgiveness of sins, has come upon humanity for the year 1446 AH (2025 AD). Fasting is not abstinence (keeping away) from foods and drinks from dawn to dusk (Q 2 v 183) and then ‘bombarding’ the stomach with excess food at iftar (time of breaking of Fast). It is rather resting the digestive system from routine daily overwork and thereby maintaining its wellbeing. Be moderate with food consumption during this Ramadan period. Give some to those who less endowed than you (Q 28 v 77). I wish all of us both spiritual and metabolic benefit of Ramadan. Jumah Mubarak.

355 7th March 2025

Allah has made adult human stomach to be about the size of a big tea cup but it can hold as much as 1.5 liters of food at full capacity. It receives and processes all manners of food before passing them to the small intestine. In order to be able to do this effectively, it secrets acid with which tough items are digested. All Praises are due to Allah who made the stomach to be so hard working to be able to handle our variety of consumption. You will notice that because we have less opportunity to consume junk foods during Ramadan, it makes the work of the stomach to be easier and we feel better. Eat only foods permissible by Allah (halal foods) and in moderate quantity to lessen the hardship of your stomach. Give remaining food to the less privileged (Q 57 v 18). By so doing, you are helping yourself and earning Pleasure of Allah (Q 57 v 7). Ramadan Kareem (Q 2 v 183) and Jumah Mubarak.

356 14th March 2025

Humans are the greatest hypocrites! We do not see Air but Scientists told us that it exists and that it is composed of variety of gases among which is Oxygen which the Lungs is able to discriminately extract and utilized to keep us alive. We also believe that without this oxygen, cellular metabolism will stop and may lead to death. However when Allah, the Creator of Scientists, of Air, of Oxygen, of Life itself and of Death tells us that when we die, we shall be brought back to life (Q 20 v 55) to account for our sojourn on earth, , we do not believe. This is because although we have seen people (both close and distant) die, we have not had the experience of seeing anybody brought back to life to relate their experience to us. We choose to believe scientist (man) but not Allah who Created science and the scientist! Fear Allah and worship Him sincerely (Q 1 v 5). Let this period of 1446 AH Ramadan serve as a turning point in your life since we listen to Qur’an and its Tafsir extensively during this month. The month provides opportunity for us to know Allah, and worship Him intensively both spiritually and physically by sharing our provision with those who are less endowed than us (Q 3 v 92; 5 v 100). Ramadan kareem and Jumah Mubarak.

357 21st March 2025

Ramadan 1446AH is already 22 days old. We thank Allah, the Almighty, the Creator of ALL living and non- living things, for the privilege of life to be part of the month. We pray Allah to preserve us to be part of those who will see the end of the month (Q 2 v 184). This month is special for our women (mothers, wives, sisters, daughters). They get Baraka like men for fasting, reading Qur’an, Tahjud, acts of Sadaka and other acts of kindness, etc. they, however, ger EXTRA for preparing Sahur when men are sleeping and for preparing Iftar when men are looking at their watches for time to break their Fast. Women also demonstrate selflessness when they are pregnant by sharing their food with, and collecting waste from foetus (baby) for about 40 weeks. They continue to share their food through breastfeeding when babies are born (Q 2 v 233). In addition, they minimize waste by producing only about 500 eggs throughout their lifetime (compared to men who produce billions of sperm cells). May Allah continue to bless our women with good health and we men for supporting them. Ramadan Mubarak.

358 28th March 2025

Ramadan, the month of Discipline, of Mercy, of Blessing, of Generosity is coming to an end in a day or two, for 1446 AH! All Praises are due Only to Allah, for enabling us to commence and about to complete the month. Some others started with us but were visited by Angel of Death during the month. Some will also be visited before the end of the month. While the month lasted, the community was peaceful, with most people competing to show piety, love, kindness, good intentions and many more of positive attributes that Allah endowed humans with! Mosques were usually full and prayers conducted at appropriate times. Ramadan, is a month ordained by Allah, our Creator, that enables us service our soul and body, thereby ensuring that our whole system is cleansed of metabolic rubbish acquired over the previous one year and thereafter become rejuvenated. Should all these lessons go with the month? How would it have been if the attitudes displayed during the month are extended to the remaining 11 months before the next Ramadan! I pray Allah to keep us safe and healthy so as to be part of those who will observe 1447 AH Ramadan and many more. May Allah enable our leaders at various levels TRULY serve us. Eid and Jumah Mubarak.

359 4th April 2025

Ramadan 1446 AH (2025 AD) had come and gone (Q 2 v 184). Looking back, it seems as if the month lasted for less than 10 days because of the relief and contentment it occasioned. Although we were thirsty, we bore the thirst with happiness, knowing that we were doing so to please our Creator. Allah, the Almighty Created Time so that we could appreciate Timelessness. Prophet Adam (AS) died more than 6,000 years ago. Allah Promised to give judgment on the SAME day for ALL His Creations. This implies therefore that ALL those that died in the past more than 6,000yrs, including those of us who will die later, will be in our Graves awaiting judgment for a very long time. Prepare for the period when Time will have no meaning, dissolving into Timelessness. If you have not been doing so, start worshipping Allah NOW and ALL DAYS until you die (Q 22 v 77; 29 v 56). Show kindness to those who are not as fortunate as you (Q 24 v 22). This is the ONLY guaranty that will ensure your comfort in the grave for thousands of years while awaiting judgment (Q 22 v 16). Jumah Mubarak.

360 11th April, 2025

Allah, the ONLY CREATOR! He created living and non- living things, including VIRUSES which are the simplest living organism (a covering envelope and simple thread- like genetic material) and Humans which are the most complex in terms of organization of their component parts. As minute and as simple as viruses are, one of its specie was reported to have killed over 300 million humans in the 20th century alone (average of 3 million humans per year). This is apart from millions of other species of viruses. How is it that the simplest form of life can easily eliminate the most complex? Alif Lam Mim. Only Allah, the creator of all forms knows the capabilities of His creations. Allah had enjoined humans as His best creation to worship Him always (Q 22 v 77). Part of worship is to show gratitude for Allah’s favour on us. Another is to show kindness to other creations of Allah that are not as fortunate as us (Q 24 v 22). These attributes were demonstrated very well during the month of Ramadan that just ended. How I wish it could be sustained for the remaining months before the next Ramadan. May Allah continue to show us His Mercy. Jumah Mubarak.

361 18th April 2025

Since the beginning of creation, the concept of death has always generated conflicting emotions. Some scientists postulated that life is nothing more than movement while death on the other hand is cessation of such movement. The question is often asked about when death actually begins. The answer was provided by Marcus Aurelius, a Roman Emperor, who lived about two thousand years ago when he noted that ‘Death actually begins at Birth’. He further noted that ‘yesterday, man was an embryo, tomorrow, he will become ashes’. Muslims believed that the length of the period between birth and death for each individual is known ONLY to Allah, who created us in the first instance (Q 85 v 13). Allah has promised Aljanat for those who worship Him and Hell fire for those who refuse to do so. How then do we worship Allah to qualify for His Mercy (Q 22 v 77; 76 v 26)? Our beloved Prophet (PBUH) had provided all answers that we may require (Q 76 v 23). Understand your religion and follow its teachings (Q 69 v 48). May Allah count us among his servants and bless us with His Ultimate Mercy which is Aljanat Firdous. Jumah Mubarak

362 25th April 2025

363 2nd May 2025

Science which has transformed the material world gives man the power of transforming himself. Life which is composed of individual but specialized living cells are formed of precisely the same chemical atoms as non- living matter. Such chemical atoms include Carbon, Oxygen, Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Sulphur, etc, etc. What is it that makes the difference which results in some of the atoms becoming part of Living and others, part of Non- Living (Q 16 v 77)?. As much as scientists have tried, they could not provide answer(s). This is another pointer to the fact that Allah is the ONLY Creator (Q 39 v 62) since all others just assemble parts created by Allah! Is there therefore any doubt about Allah as the Creator of the heavens and earth (Q 2 v 21)?. Worship Allah ALWAYS to show gratitude for being living as opposed to non- living thing (Q 71 v 13)! Show mercy towards those around you (Q 63 v 10) so that you may receive mercy from Allah (Q 1 v 3). Jumah Mubarak.

364 9th May 2025

Nigerian politicians are a special breed created by Allah and made to be insatiable. This month is just half way in the tenure of our ‘elected’ representatives to various offices and they are already positioning themselves for next election that will not be due till the next 21 months (Q 3 v 26)! They do not believe the words of Allah that He can take anybody’s life at any time, the state of health of the individual notwithstanding (Q 33 v 63). Instead of concentrating on service delivery that will write their names in our hearts (Q 17 v 7), they are busy planning for where they

want to be in 2027, including those of them that will not be alive then. They should all fear Allah and worship Him, per chance Allah will show them Mercy (Q 26 v 68) and forgive them their sins and transgressions (Q 23 v 118). Jumah Mubarak.

365 16th May 2025

Allah is the Only Creator of all forms and is over ALL things competent (Q 3 v 189). Allah has taken great care to create humans as the best of His creation and has provided the various component parts with instruments with which to perform duties assigned to them. Allah created Brain Cells which is the Command Centre of all body activities, to be very soft and fragile, but encased them in a very hard skull. Kidney which filters impurities from blood using water, is provided with very long tubes to enable reabsorption of filtered water to prevent dehydration; Liver is provided with extensive blood supply to evacuate both useful and not so useful as well as useless products of metabolism, so as to deliver them to appropriate places where they are needed or sent out of the body; Erythrocyte (red blood cell) is provided with heamoglobin to transport oxygen and carbon dioxide throughout the body; Intestine equipped with succulent pocket-like surfaces to absorb digested food; Leucocyte is enriched with destructive enzymes (solders) to fight invaders (Q 17 v 85); Anus to serve as gateway for unwanted waste product from the body. Is Allah not magnificent and merciful in creation and therefore worthy of worship (Q 6 v 117)? Worship Allah fervently to show appreciation and continue to benefit from His Mercy (Q 26 v 68). Jumah Mubarak

366 23rd May 2025

Crime and punishment are opposite sides of the same coin. If appropriate punishment follows commission of crime real time, potential criminals will think more than twice before committing crime. In Nigeria, criminals like Bandits, Kidnapers, embezzlers, rapists, etc, when caught are kept in custody for sometimes for the society to forget them, and then released to continue their atrocities on innocent members of the public. How else can you explain a situation where a former Governor of Central Bank who forfeited 753 houses acquired criminally, among other things, is still walking on the surface of the earth, clutching Bible (Q 41 v 51); a man in charge of retirees pension Fund stole Billions of Naira and was just imprisoned for 7 years; bandits who were slaughtering innocent citizens were designated as ‘repentant’ after few months and released back to the same society; Directors of Banks that took humongous loan from their banks and refused to pay back, leading to failure of such banks, only to start new banks; people caught importing sub-standard drugs that will lead to death of innocent citizens; etc, etc, etc. (Q 5 v 100). In saner societies, such people are executed, even if caught several years after the crime. In China, Japan, Indonesia, and several other Asian countries, such criminal are executed real time. Criminals do not believe in the existence of Allah (Q 2 v 281), not to talk of day of accountability (Q 2 v 86). Allah assured humanity that everybody will get what they deserve (Q 39 v 70). Let our leaders fear Allah and dispense justice as appropriate real time in other to decrease rate of crime. Jumah Mubarak.

367 30th May 2025

Allah, our Creator, decreed that one of the Pillars of our faith is pilgrimage to Makkah. As important as that is, Allah granted a waiver, namely, that it is ONLY for those who can afford it (Q 3 v 96 – 97). The ONLY reason why Muslims should go on pilgrimage to Makkah is to please Allah and request for His Mercy and Benevolence. Not so for some Nigerians, who go on pilgrimage just for the fun of it. How else can one explain the behavior of pilgrims from one of our States to 1446 AH Hajj, who congregated to organize ‘SPECIAL’ BIRTHDAY PRAYERS for somebody who is not even of their faith and who has all the resources to organize prayer for himself at home. One of their prayer point was to request that the man be granted ‘higher’ office when he concludes his present position in 2027! See ignorance of the highest order, as if they know who will live to the next moment (Q 72 v 26)! If, as individuals, pilgrims pray for their loved ones, their State and their Nation, it would have been okay, but to organize congregational prayer like they did and caused it to be shown on television at home is sycophancy at its peak and is abhorred! We should all fear Allah who is aware of our open and secret thoughts (Q 16 v 19), and worship him as He should be worshipped so as to be qualified for His Mercy (Q 11 v 90). Jumah Mubarak.

368 6th June 2025

Three occurrences during this period always remind us of inevitability of our death at a time to be determined by Allah, our Maker (Q 15 v 86), and the day of accountability (judgement) (Q 17 v 71; 19 v 85 - 86). First, animals of varied ages which were bought from various regions at costs ranging from NGN50,000 to NGN1,000,000 (or more) are slaughtered on Eid day throughout the world. The animals were not aware that they will die today but we, who own them, know that their lives will end today (Q 17 v 99). The second occurrence is the spectacle at the Plains of Arafat yesterday when more than 3 Millions of humanity, dressed simply, the same way were worshipping their Lord and begging for His Mercy (Q 1 v 5 - 6). The third event is yesterday’s night at Muzdalifah where a King will lay side by side with a pauper on a mat on ‘ordinary’ floor. A country’s President will lay side by side with a driver, a Caucasian will be by the side of an Asian or an African! What a leveler of humanity Islam is (Q 6 v 162 )! All these are reminiscent of what the day of judgement will be. All humanity will stand before Allah and be judged according to what they earn while on earth (Q 21 v 47). We all should worship Allah and follow His commandments while we still have the opportunity in anticipation of that day, of which there is no doubt (Q 3 v 132). May Allah accept our sacrifices including the intention of those who could not afford it. May we all benefit from Allah’s Mercy (Q 11 v 90) Barka de Sallah and Jumah Mubarak.

369 13th June 2025

The Brain is very soft, but it controls the deployment and operations of the whole cellular systems that make up our body. Because of its indispensability, Allah, our Creator, protects it by enclosing it within a very hard case (skull). To perform its enormous duty, the brain utilizes a lot of energy every second of life. Yet it can only store about 1% carbohydrate (the fuel molecule that gives such energy easily). This implies that it must depend on other parts of the body to supply its energy need continuously. How is it that the Controller (brain) is dependent on the Controlled (other tissues) for its sustenance! Alif Lam Mim. The ways of Allah are truly beyond human understanding (Q 67 v 3). Worship Allah Always to show appreciation for His Mercy on you (Q 1 v 3). For this wonderous work and several others in our body, Allah does not request ANYTHING from us than THANKS! Is Allah not compassionate (Q 26 v 9)! How then do you thank Allah than by worshipping Him as He commanded, at all times (Q 76 v 25). Part of such worship is showing kindness towards other creations of Allah, especially those who are not as fortunate as you are (Q 99 v 7). Jumah Mubarak.

370 20th June 2025

It amuses me when two adults say because they are not friends or that they don’t belong to the same political persuasion, as such, they cannot work together for the common good of their society. Such people refuse to learn from Allah’s work that abound around us. For example, Oxygen is a compulsory requirement for sustenance of life in humans and is obtained from outside the body, then transported from its place of abundance (lungs) to the places of its utilization (tissues) by blood. Iron (Fe) is also a compulsory requirement in the formation of blood and its function (Q 57 v 25). But when oxygen and iron are ordinarily present together, they interact to form dangerous radicals that are capable of damaging the cells of the body and can subsequently lead to the death of cells. How then do two enemies work together when they can not live together! Alif Lam Mim. Allah does whatever He Wills and such is the best (Q 67 v 3). Allah enjoins us to look around us to appreciate His Majesty and show gratitude to Him by worshipping Him every moment of our lives (Q 36 v 22; 53 v 62) Jumah Mubarak.

371 27th June 2025

The rising of the Sun (estimated to be 1,400,000 km in diameter) and its setting; the orbiting of the Moon (with its estimated 3,500 km diameter) around the earth which is estimated to be 13,000 km diameter; and several other phenomena in the galaxy is designed by Allah, the Creator of the Universe and EVERYTHING within and without it (Q 3 v 109). All these are enabled so that humans will reflect and appreciate periods (Q 3 v 190). So, it is 1,446 years ago that our Beloved Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) left Makkah for Medinah so as to prevent annihilation of religion of Allah, Al- Islam. Welcome to 1447 AH and the realization that we are nearing the end of our time on earth, when we will answer the call of our Creator (Q 63 v 11). While we thank Allah for making us see the conclusion of 1446 AH, we pray Him to enable us live for many more years in good health and worship of Allah (Q 2 v 110; 26 v 9). Happy New Year and Jumah Mubarak.

372 4th July 2025

Which of the favours of our Lord can we deny (Q 55 v 32). Allah gave us the Tongue which is situated at the entrance of our Alimentary canal. Because of its location, it comes in contact with everything that we consume through the mouth (both the good and the bad, the soft and the hard, the sweet and the bitter), thereby exposing it to frequent injuries including those inflicted by the teeth guiding it. Allah in His mercy, made the tongue to be the fastest tissue in terms of repairing itself following injuries. Also, the anatomy and composition of the tongue is the same for all humans, yet it vocalizes sound that differ from region to region and culture to culture around the world (Q 59 v 24). As if that is not enough, the tongue of the same person can also vocalize several languages (Q 55 v 3 - 4). For example, there are some people who are referred to as polyglot, because they are capable of speaking many languages. It follows therefore that the physiological anatomy of the tongue has nothing to do with different languages spoken around the world. Only Allah, our creator, enables the functionality any of His creations (Q 44 v 38). Is this alone not enough to dedicate ourselves to WORSHIP of Allah at ALL times, as a token of our appreciation for His favour on us? Jumah Mubarak.

373 11th July 2025

Allah, the ALL KNOWING, the Creator of heavens and earth who creates whatever He Wills (Q 3 v 109). To avoid unnecessary waste, Allah gave man PENIS with which he delivers sperm cells to the females. The result is the production of progeny (foetus) as Allah wills. Allah made the same penis to be the conveyor (pipe) of urine from inside to outside the body. Sperm cells are life forces while urine with its content of urea (poison) and other waste products is poisonous. Why then is the same ‘pipe’ used for sperm (life) and urine (poison)? Alif Lam Mim! Only Allah, who created all matters, living and non- living, knows the reason for His creations (Q 3 v 191)! However, Allah in His Mercy ensures that sperm is given priority whenever it wants to pass and is given the ‘right of way’ while urine is shut out. When urine is passing, Allah keeps sperm out of the way! This is to ensure continuity of the human race since if both pass at the same time, the sperm cells will be destroyed! Is our Lord and Creator not merciful (Q 1 v 3)? Show appreciation by worshiping Allah Always. Jumah Mubarak.

374 18th July 2025

DEATH, who art thou??? Why is it that you do not discriminate on the basis of age? status of health? status of wealth? social status? and so on, and so on (Q 32 v 11). Since you are also a creation of Allah, you will also die, but not until you have visited the last living thing (Q 55 v 26). Since we are all creations of Allah, He alone commands the Angel of Death to visit any of His creation (Q 34 v 30; 63 v 11). This appears to be a season when death visited a number of dissimilar people. Angel of Death visited Aminu Dantata at 94 years; Oba Sikiru Adetona at 92; President Buhari at 82; Rasheed Toyin Adegboye at 49; an unnamed child at 3 days; another unnamed child at 2 hrs after birth taken its mother along; etc, etc. In each case and several others, the individual had finished the work designed for them by their Maker. It is therefore not the length of life that matters but what one was able to do while living. What other life is better than life of worship of Allah! Worship is not only going to Mosques, it also includes our every minute style of life, be a source of happiness to others, including your near relatives. May Allah forgive the sins and transgressions of the departed and accept them into Jannat Alfirdaos. We must all prepare for the inevitable visit by the angel of Death (Q 2 v 281) at a time decreed by our maker. We must worship Allah every moment while alive since we do not know when it would be our turn to die (Q 21 v 92). May we all meet with Allah’s pleasure (Q 23 v 118) whenever it is our turn. Jumah Mubarak.

375 25th July 2025

As we approach 2027 election year (which is still far), there is so much animosity within the rank of politicians which is affecting all of us. This is compounded by the current economic hardship occasioned by years of national planlessness. This has led to manifest hatred between otherwise close friends and associates. Unfortunately, Medical Science has not discovered the medicine that will cure HATRED. Because it is domiciled within the tissue of the heart, its location can not be reached physically for the application of any drug. Science has, however, shown that it is much more expensive to harbour hatred. Whereas it involves 72 muscles to effect Frowning, utilizing lots of energy that could otherwise have been deployed for other critical metabolic functions, it takes only 14 muscles to effect a Smile. IT IS CHEAPER TO LOVE THAN TO HATE! Our beloved Prophet (PBUH) admonishes us that it is a form of charity to smile. There is so much HATRED in our nation, and only LOVE can cure us of our present malady! Let ALL of us take heed of Prophet’s (PBUH) advice (Q 49 v 11), otherwise, ALL of us will be consumed in an orgy of violence. Let us demonstrate Love, Care, Kindness to each other as taught by our Beloved Prophet (PBUH). If we worship Allah as He should be worshipped (Q 33 v 41 – 42), we will realize the ephemeral nature of this life (Q 31 v 24) and strive to be happy in the Hereafter (Q 45 v 15). Jumah Mubarak.

376 1st August 2025

Our bodies produce waste every moment of our lives, a lot of which are dissolved in the liquid content of our body. Allah, the ALL Knowing, our Creator (Q 27 v 26) provided us with about 2 million nephrons (cells of the kidney) packaged into 2 kidneys (about 1 million in each kidney). Each of these 2 million cells filters blood every second of life to remove dissolved dangerous wastes, which are then passed out as urine. Allah, our Creator, goes to such an extent to purify our blood, thereby keeping us well. Allah in His Majesty also placed a ‘safety valve’ along the route where the urine will pass outside after leaving the kidneys so as to prevent dripping of urine continuously. As we advance in age, the ‘safety valve’ grows in size, thereby making the passage of urine more and more difficult. Why did Allah who made such an elaborate arrangement to remove impurities from our blood at the same time place 'obstacles' on the way of the urine containing the impurities out of the body? Alif Lam Mim. Allah does not do anything without purpose, and He is aware of His Creations (Q 2 v 284). Worship Allah for the remaining days of your life to show appreciation for your well-being. No volume of worship can compensate a fraction of Allah’s favour on you (Q 6 v 102). Jumah Mubarak.

377 8th August 2025

Which of the favours of Allah can we deny (Q 55 v 28)! Allah the All-knowing use about 186 litres of water to dissolve the impurities produced in our body and present with our blood, over a 24 hours period. This volume of water is filtered through the kidney. If such an humongous volume of water is passed out of the body with urine, every living human will be dehydrated (become dry) within 2 hours. Allah in His Mercy provided about 118 km length of tubes (about distance between Ilorin – Ibadan; Abuja to Kaduna in distance) which are packaged in our two kidneys. What these tubes do is to reabsorb 99% of the water filtered so that only about 2 litres are excreted with urine. Is Allah not Merciful to His creations (Q 16 v 53)! The least you can do is to show gratitude by Worshipping Allah, your Creator whole heartedly (Q 33 v 41 – 42) and showing kindness to other creations of Allah who are less fortunate than you! Jumah Mubarak.

378 15th August 2025

Allah has created the STOMACH as part of the human body that has no control whatsoever on what comes into it; hot or cold, sweet or bitter; good or bad; liquid or solid; safe or dangerous! In order to protect it from acquired danger, Allah enables the stomach to produce STRONG ACID which is capable of digesting (break down) anything that it comes in contact with, including the toughest leather or the stomach wall itself. ALLAH, the All Knowing, our Creator, in order to protect the stomach from its own secretion, provides mucous membrane that serves as a carpet to cover the inside wall of the stomach so as to protect its wall from coming in contact with the acid it secrets itself. Is Allah not Magnificent in Creation! Since the content of the stomach will eventually pass to another part of the digestive system (intestine) which is not so protected, Allah also provide a neutralizing agent (bicarbonate) which destroys the power of the acid as it leaves the stomach (Q 3 v 191). So which of the favours of your Lord will you deny (Q 55 v 21)? Is Allah that ensures ALL these perfection not worthy of being worshipped (Q 1 v 5)? Show appreciation to Allah by loving His other creations that are not as fortunate as you are. Imbibe the habit of giving ‘Sadaka’ constantly from what Allah has enabled you! Jumah Mubarak.

379 22nd August 2025

Islam, the Religion of Allah, our Creator and our God (Q 15 v 2)! It is the religion where you see the two extreme conditionalities, the Rich and the Poor, the Sick and the Healthy, the Young and the Old, the Short and the Tall, the Mighty in the Society and the ‘Ordinary’ citizen, the Head of a Government and a Street Cleaner, obey the same Command as given by Allah through the Imam whenever prayer is about to commence. This is brought home vividly at the Prophet’s Mosque in Medinah today at Jumah service and at any other mosque worldwide! Whenever call to prayer is made, all who are in the vicinity, regardless of the above classifications, just fall in line, shoulder to shoulder, without minding who is next to who. Is Allah the owner of the religion of Islam not great in His Creations and Sustenance of the World. If Allah has ordered this for mankind, those who might refuse, Allah has prepared for them a painful punishment (Q 76 v 31). Worship Allah as He commands (Q 29 v 56) so as to receive His Mercy (Q 33 v 41 - 42). Jumah Mubarak.

380 29th August 2025

Until the official statistics is released, it will not be out of place to estimate those who attended Jumah prayer at Kaaba, Makkah, today, to be not less than 2 million people. Looking at this multitude and thinking about what Allah promised, that judgement on all His creations will be given on the ‘same day’, and realizing that the first human created by Allah, Prophet Adam, died about 6,000 years ago and that all those who died since then together with those of us who will die later will face Allah’s judgement on same day, it is frightening to imagine what the ‘day’ will be like. Our consolation is the promise of Allah that all those who engage in his worship sincerely will have nothing to fear. Brothers and Sisters, fear Allah (Q 5 v 100; 6 v 155) and worship Him (Q 29 v 56; 33 v 41 - 42), perchance you will be a recipient of His Mercy on the day of judgement of which there is no doubt. Jumah Mubarak

381 5th September 2025

Humans never learn from happenings around them! As you advance in age (after 50 years), you can no longer “enjoy” the luxuries of life! You are told to: reduce protein intake because of production of excess acid; reduce carbohydrate because you can no longer store excess sugar due to reduction or ineffectiveness of insulin; reduce fats and eggs because of thickening of blood vessels and therefore fear of onset of atherosclerosis (leading to hypertension); stop or reduce ‘soft’ drinks intake because you can no longer metabolize the additives; reduce period of sitting down because of fear of joint pains; reduce travelling over long distances because of weakness of lungs or reduction in competence of erythrocyte to transport oxygen to remote areas of the body; and so on, and so on! Why then do we amass wealth in an unreasonable (even illegal) manner when there are numerous people in our families and/or neighbourhood who could not even afford a decent balanced (?) meal? Fear Allah (Q 5 v 100; 6 v 155)! Show kindness to the needy in your surroundings (Q16 v 71) so that you may receive Allah’s Mercy (Q 1 v 5)! Jumah Mubarak.

382 12th September 2025

The world is talking of the application of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) to boost food production for its geometrically increasing population (estimated to be 8.2 billion). Science in all its ramifications has transformed the material world and has also enabled man the power of transforming himself and his environment. Because of this feat, man lives in pride and arrogance, forgetting the fact that he was created (for a purpose) and will one day die and give account of his deeds to Allah (Q 3 v 25). He becomes attached to the elusive enjoyment of this world, which is indeed insignificant in the sight of Allah. After his death, he will be hidden in a tiny corner of this earth, away from ALL he betrayed his soul for! Those who are blessed with material comfort had forgotten that they are holding it in trust for those who are not so blessed (Q 16 v 71). They refuse to open their arms to ‘give’ constantly to those who are in need (Q 2 v 110), especially their extended family and neighbours. If such is done regularly, it will make our society more humane and safer, and Allah will be pleased (Q 28 v 77). Jumah Mubarak

383 19th September 2025

When you look at the world map and see the massiveness of the Earth which has an estimated diameter of about 13,000 km, you will marvel at the work of Allah for creating such celestial body. To now know that the Sun is about 108 times the size of the earth and that the temperature at the coolest layer of the sun is estimated to be about 6,000oC, you will appreciate it more when Allah enjoin us to worship Only Him (Q 6 v 155) to qualify for His Mercy (Q 5 v 100). Part of the mercy of Allah is provision of Shade for His servants on the Day of Accountability (Q 2 v 281). Without the Mercy of Allah, the strongest metal will become mere particles on that Day (Q 55 v 26). May we be among those that will qualify for Allah Mercy on the day of judgement. Jumah Mubarak.

484 26th September 2025

Allah in His Mercy provided humans with blood, which is in liquid form and contains erythrocyte (Red blood cell) in suspension. These red blood cells are used as vehicles to transport Oxygen from the lungs to all cells of the body where it is needed. The same erythrocyte is also used to transport Carbon dioxide, which is producted by the cells from the site of its production to the lungs from where they are expelled from the body. Oxygen is a compulsory life requirement since no cell can survive without it, while carbon dioxide is poisonous to the cells and therefore should not be retained in the body. Why then is the same vehicle (erythrocyte) used in transporting both life sustaining (oxygen) and life poisoning (carbon dioxide) materials! Alif Lam Mim! Only Allah, who created all matters, living and non- living, knows the reason for His creations! Allah, our Creator has not created anything without purpose (Q 3 v 191) and is competent over His creations (Q 37 v 96). Continue to worship Allah, your creator, to demonstrate your appreciation of His Mercy on you (Q 16 v 53). Show kindness to other creations of Allah who are less fortunate than you (Q 16 v 71; 24 v 22), perhaps you might receive His Mercy! Jumah Mubarak.

385 3rd October 2025

Flatus (‘iso ’ in Yoruba; the gas that comes out of the anus uncontrollably) can be very offensive and cause embarrassment, especially when it comes out unsolicited, noisily, and in public. However, when it refuses to come out regularly or is not produced by humans, it signifies a very serious metabolic disorder, and a lot of money is expended to encourage it to come. A sign of success of surgery is the expulsion of flatus by a patient. Why did Allah, the All Knowing, use a socially offensive product as an indication of our wellness! Alif Lam Mim. Allah does whatever Pleases Him and He is the ONLY Creator (Q 6 v 2). Submit yourself TOTALLY to Allah’s Will (do we even have any choice?) (Q 2 v 107). Show gratitude to your Creator by being kind to those who are under your care and the less privileged (Q 2 v 110). Avoid deliberate destruction of another creation of Allah so as to receive Allah’s Mercy. Jumah Mubarak.

386 10th October 2025

Spermatogenesis is the production of sperm cells by man, and it takes place in the scrotum, which is a bag, suspended between the legs, outside the body. The production site thereby lacks adequate protection from routine environmental hazards. Allah, the All- Knowing, enables man to be producing millions and millions of sperm cells each day from about age 16 till over 100yrs (ave), with the quantity and quality decreasing with age. Only very, very few of the sperm cells produced are ultimately used for reproduction. Man might wonder, why is this high percentage of wastage! Alif Lam Mim. Allah, the Almighty, our Creator, is aware of our requirements and does not create anything without purpose (Q 3 v 191) since to Him is our return (Q 20 v 55). Worship Allah as He should be worshipped, part of which is showing kindness to Allah’s Creations, especially those less endowed than you (including living and non- living things) so as to qualify for His mercy (Q 33 v 41 - 42) . Jumah Mubarak.

387 17th October 2025

Oogenesis is the production of egg(s) by women, and it takes place in the ovary, which is located right inside the body, where it is offered adequate protection from hazards of the outside environmental conditions. Allah, our Creator, made the ovary to be capable of producing 1 (sometimes 2) egg(s) per month from about age 16 (ave) till about 50 yrs (ave). Therefore, for a whole lifetime, a woman can produce only a limited number of eggs (about 820). When you compare this to billions of sperm cells a male can produce per day, you will appreciate why Allah protects the site of egg production than that of sperm (Q 3 v 191). Is Allah not worthy of being worshipped (Q 6 v 102)? Show gratitude to your Creator! Worship Allah Always (Q 1 v 5). Be kind to His other creatures, especially those that are less endowed than you (including living and non- living things) so as to qualify for His mercy (Q 33 v 41 - 42). Jumah Mubarak.

388 24th October 2025

During mating, about 300 million sperm cells are released by men while Only 1 egg cell is released by women (or 2 sometimes). Out of the 300 million sperm cells, Only ONE is needed for fertilization (or 2 if there are 2 egg cells). Immediately the one needed is used (Q 96 v 2), ALL the remaining sperm cells die spontaneously, so as not to cause confusion (problem) in the body of women. One might wonder, if only one sperm cell is needed for fertilization, why was 300 million released? Alif Lam Mim. Allah is aware of His Creation and does not create anything without purpose (Q 3 v 189). Whatever befalls man is with permission of Allah, your creator. Worship Allah always (Q 53 v 62) to benefit from His Mercy (Q 1 v 5; 40 v 60). Jumah Mubarak.

389 31st October 2025

Brain is very critical in directing all the parts of our body and therefore works very hard throughout the 24 hrs of everyday. Because of this, it has a very high demand for large amount of energy so as to maintain its physiological functions. However, as important and as crucial as the brain is to the living system, it has low level of antioxidants, low repair capacity, non- replicating nature of neuronal cells and high ratio of membrane surface to cytoplasm. All these translate to inability of the brain to adequately protect itself from dangers inherent in the living system. This is part of the reason why Allah, in His Mercy, enclosed it inside a hard skull and provided ‘solders’ (lysosomes with hydrolytic enzymes) in abundance in its environment (Q 67 v 3). Is Allah not Merciful to His creations! The Only thing Allah asks of us is show of GRATITUDE. The way to do this is to worship Him sincerely with all our heart (Q 6 v 155) Be kind to other creations of Allah that are not as fortunate as you are and you will continue to enjoy His Mercy (Q 3 v 92). Jumah Mubarak.

390 7th November 2025

The total weight of our Skin is twice the weight of the Brain, yet the brain is the engine room from where ALL the activities of the whole body, including the skin, is coordinated. Allah used the skin to cover our body like clothing (Q 54 v 49). Imagine if there is no skin to cover our body, most of the internal organs will be falling off, and humans will be spectacle to behold. Every human is born with about 5 million holes on the skin through which Hair can come out. The holes are arranged in perfect rows with adjacent rows intercalated between each other in strict order. This number does not change throughout life. The hair holes are spread all over the body, BUT are silent in places that do not grow hair (palm, sole, bald head, etc). This is the work of Allah, who does not create anything without purpose (Q 3 v 191). Indeed, Allah apportions appropriate duties to His creations. If we learn to accept Allah’s verdict on All matters and show gratitude to Him always, the world will be a better place (Q 76 v 25) and peace will permeate every corner of the world. Jumah Mubarak.

391 14th November 2025

Red Blood Cell (erythrocytes) is an essential component of humans which it uses to transfer oxygen from where it is abundant to wherever it is needed and carbon dioxide from all over the body to lungs from where it is expelled. As indispensable as it is, erythrocyte has no nucleus, therefore no genetic material, and thus can not reproduce itself. Allah, the All Knowing, our Creator (Q 39 v 62), assigned that duty to the bone, which is a very hard tissue with a hollow interior (bone marrow), where about Two Hundred Billion (200,000,000,000) red blood cells are produced daily to replace those that are destroyed. The bone itself has no opening to allow the cells produced to ‘get out’ to join circulation. How does Allah ensure that the red cells so produced in the bone marrow get out without being ‘crushed’ (Q 79 v 27)! Alif Lam Mim. The ways of Allah are truly beyond our understanding! The minimum expected from us is to appreciate Allah by worshipping Him (Q 29 v 56) and obeying His Command Always (Q 30 v 26), one of which is to be kind to creatures of Allah who are less endowed than us (Q 63 v 10). Jumah Mubarak.

392 21st November 2025

39 3 28th November 2025

Rich and affluent people (Q 16 v 71) eat a lot of animal proteins (variety of animal meat, chicken, etc) virtually every day as part of their feeding. Metabolism (digestion) of protein produces Urea which is very poisonous to the cells if not removed quickly. Allah, the Almighty, make provision for about 186 litres of water every day to dissolve the Urea so produced and get it filtered (removed from our body) by our 2 kidneys. After filtration, Allah ensures that approximately 99% of the filtered water is reabsorbed by the same kidneys, otherwise we will be dehydrated real time and die as a result. Is Allah not Awesome and Worthy of our Gratitude and Worship (Q 36 v 22)! However the older we get (after 40yrs), the more difficult it becomes to handle the above routine. Allah Has Commanded us to show kindness to the less fortunate of His creations. Should we not therefore reduce our protein intake and share our meat with our neighbours (Q 2 v 177) so as to reduce the labour of our digestive system and consequently kidneys! By doing this we are helping ourselves to live healthy life and at the same time pleasing Allah, our Maker (Q 2 v 110). Jumah Mubarak.

394 5th December 2025

The complexity of human make- up is completely beyond understanding or any imagination! All human cells (except sex cells and red blood cells) are made up of 1 nucleus, which in turn contains 46 chromosomes, which in turn contains about 3 billion nucleotides (Q 32 v 4). If an alphabet is used to represent each nucleotide, it will cover about 200 books of 500 pages each. If any attempt is made to read such books at the rate of 1 alphabet per second for 24 hrs a day, non- stop, it will take about 100 yrs to complete the reading of composition of 1 human being (Q 79 v 27)! Can you now appreciate the complexity of humans put together by Allah, the Almighty, our Maker (Q 85 v 13)! If the placement of any of the alphabets is tampered with, it will lead to various pathological conditions (abnormalities) as is being witnessed all around us today! Show gratitude to Allah, worship Him always (Q 76 v 26). Be kind to less privileged creations of Allah that are abound around you (Q 63 v 10). Jumah Mubarak.

395 12th December 2025

Sudden death! What is sudden death? The Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State was working in his office on Thursday, slumped suddenly and died before getting to the hospital. A newly wedded young man bid his pregnant wife bye bye and went to a garage to board a vehicle. While waiting for the vehicle to take off, he sent messages to his contacts not to forget to read Suratul Kahf, being Friday. Less than two hours later, Janazah prayer was being arranged for him as he was ready to enter his grave! There are numerous examples of such which we describe as sudden death. We now know that sickness is not necessarily a prelude to death. At the point when our father’s sperm cell is fusing with our mother’s egg cell, the trajectory of our lives was already fixed by Allah, our Creator. Only Allah knows when any of His creation will die (Q 20 v 55), so there is no sudden death. Death occurs ONLY when Allah decrees it. Since anybody can die at any time, it implies we have to live as if our death is imminent (Q 2 v 281). How can we do that? There is only ONE way; WORSHIP Allah as He should be worshipped, at every Second of your life (Q 6 v 155). Jumah Mubarak.

396 19th December 2025

Allah, the Master Architect! He created some life forms that are not capable of independent existence and must depend on other organisms for their survival (viruses, parasites, etc). Allah in His majesty also created plants that are fixed at one place throughout their lives and have to obtain their needs without moving from such fixed positions. Allah, the ONLY creator, also created humans that are capable of moving from one place to another to obtain their needs. All other forms of creation glorify Allah, why not humans who are endowed with free will (Q 2 v 21)? Show gratitude to Allah, worship Him always (Q 76 v 26). Be kind to less privileged creations of Allah that are abound around you (Q 63 v 10). Jumah Mubarak.

397 26th December 2025

Allah, the Almighty Created TIME so that we could appreciate TIMELESSNESS. Allah, the owner of our souls can take it at ANY moment! I returned home from an engagement at about 3.30 pm on Friday. I sat down to wait for the next few minutes so I could observe Asri prayers. By the time I woke up, which seems to me was about 15 MINUTES later, it was already 2.30 am on Saturday! Allah has taken my soul for about 11 HOURS before returning it to me! This is how the thousands of years we will spend in our graves will seem like few days to us. The lesson here is that we should always be in a state of worship every moment of our lives (Q 76 v 26 - 27) since we do not know when Allah will take our souls and will not return it to us until day of judgement. Jumah Mubarak in arrears.

398 2nd January 2026

Science which has transformed the material world gave man the power of transforming himself. Life is composed of individual living cells which are formed from precisely the same chemical atoms as non- living matter. These include carbon, oxygen, hydrogen, nitrogen, phosphorus, sulphur, etc, etc. What makes the difference that results in some to be living and others to be non- living? Alif Lam Mim! The explanation can ONLY be provided by Allah, the God of Creation! Is there, therefore, any doubt about Allah as the Creator of the heavens and earth and all that are within and between them (Q 14 v 10)? Worship Allah ALWAYS (Q 1 v 5; 76 v 25 – 26) to show gratitude for being living as opposed to non- living thing! Show kindness towards those around you so that you may receive mercy from Allah (Q 6 v 155). Jumah Mubarak.

399 9th January 2026

There are so many reports of ‘unanticipated’ death among our friends, relatives, colleagues, etc, of various ages in recent times. It seems as if the frequency with which we lose our loved ones is at an all- time high! Taking the increase in population of Nigerians as example, at independence in 1960 it was about 46 million which has risen to about 220 million by 2025. Arable land has diminished correspondingly. Will this account for increase in number of our deaths in recent times? But who among us has the power to control his heartbeat, the working of the cells within his body or his death which is our inevitable destiny? TIME is when you could refer to our ages when we are alive, when 70 years seems so old, TIMELESSNESS is when thousands of years in our graves will seem like few days. The time to work for your comfort in the grave is now. How? Fear Allah as He should be feared (Q 6 v 155). Worship Him ALWAYS (Q 1 v 5; 76 v 25 – 26). Show kindness to others (Q 63 v 10). Jumah Mubarak

400 16th January 2026

LIFE is a GIFT from ALLAH! A gift of which only Allah determines the expiry date (Q 20 v 55). Allah in His Mercy provided melanocytes (cells that produce melanin) to give colour to our skin and protect it against ultra violet rays, which has tendency to damage the skin (Q 59 v 24). Man in his folly thinks that the colour given by Allah is not good enough. He/she uses variety of soaps and creams to change his/her colour. This is a common happening in our society in recent times. There are situations when husbands do not recognize their wives at social gatherings as a result of application of variety of chemical substances (Q 5 v 100). The ultimate consequence is hyper- or hypo- pigmentation which can result in cancer of the skin in later years. Is Allah not the best of providers? Fear Allah (Q 3 v 191). Jumah Mubarak.

401 23rd January 2026

TIME and TIMELESSNESS! Time is finite and is when you have 60sec making 1min; 60min making 1hr; 24hrs making a day; 29 (or 30) days making a month and 12 months making a year, while Timelessness is infinite when thousands of years in the grave will be like an earthly hour (Q 20 v 55). Time is when we have opportunity to worship Allah and do good before we are recalled by Him, so as to prepare for Timelessness when we shall be in our graves for thousands of years pending judgment. Time is when Shaykh Muhammad Bashir Solih was turbaned as Chief Imam of Ilorin Emirate in 1983, served in the position for 43 years and answered the call of his Maker at the age 75 years. Timelessness is when upon his recall by Allah, his Maker, on Monday, 30th Rajab, 1447AH (equivalent to 19th January, 2026) he commenced the phase which will last for thousands of years in his grave. There is unanimity among various classes of people that he led a spiritually impactful and beneficial life during his time which will guaranty him the Mercy of Allah during his phase of Timelessness. We pray Allah to forgive his sins and transgressions and accept him into Aljanat Firdous. If we are used to worshipping Allah constantly (Q 6 v 155), we would all realize the futility of doing otherwise. It is never too late, start to worship Allah TODAY and ALL DAYS until you die (Q 2 v 110) by doing what is right always. Jumah Mubarak

402 30th January 2026

This life is absurd! Why is Death non- discriminatory? Why are good people dying and wicked ones are bestriding the surface of the earth as if they own it. We are confronted daily with evidence as to why we MUST be prepared for death at any time. How can one prepare? By worshiping Allah at every moment while we are still alive (Q 76 v 26), since Angel of Death does not give advance notice of its visit to anybody. When the time of any of us is due to receive the Angel of Death, there can be no postponement, even for a moment (Q 7 v 34; 34 v 30). May Allah, the Almighty, our Creator, forgive Professor Badmas Olanrewaju Yusuf his sins and transgressions. In our judgement, he was a good man who used his learning and knowledge to propagate Allah’s message. May he be accepted into Aljanat Firdous. May all of us be beneficiaries of Allah’s Mercy (Q 6 v 155). Jumah Mubarak.

403 6th February 2026

Welcome to 2026, the penultimate year to 2027, the magical year of general elections in Nigeria. During this year, we are guaranteed to see less of governance and more of politics. There will be lots of subterfuge, plenty acts of betrayer by otherwise close associates. A lot of energy and resources will be expended in acts of self- promotion and opponent destruction (Q 49 v 11). Despite the fact that we all go to our worship centres, majority of politician do not believe in Allah, as the Ultimate determinant of our life and what would be. There will be plenty of hatred between otherwise close associates not to talk of opponents. Science has shown that it is much more expensive to hate. Whereas it involves 72 muscles to effect Frowning, it only takes 14 muscles to effect a Smile. it is cheaper to love than to hate! Our beloved Prophet (PBUH) admonish us that it is a form of charity to smile. There is so much HATRED in our society and only LOVE can cure us of our present national malady! Let ALL of us (especially our politicians) take heed of Prophet’s (PBUH) advice to have a peaceful run- up to election in 2027 and beyond. Let us demonstrate Love, Care, Kindness to each other as taught by our Beloved Prophet (PBUH). If we worship Allah as He should be worshipped (Q 33 v 41 – 42), we will realize the ephemeral nature of position and even life (Q 31 v 24) and strive to be happy in the Hereafter (Q 45 v 15). Jumah Mubarak.

404 13th February 2026

Ramadan 1447 AH will be upon the world in the next 108 hours (in Nigeria) or thereabout (Q 2 v 185). All Praise is due to Allah, the Maker and Owner of periods. As close to the month of Ramadan as we are, Allah has decreed that some people will be visited by the Angel of Death before the advent of the month (Q 7 v 34). May Allah, in His Mercy, count us among those that will witness the beginning and the end of that very important month. It had been shown that most people listen to the words of Allah most during Ramadan and observe obligatory prayers at real time. May we all be among those that will benefit from the Forgiveness and Blessings of Allah that are associated with that blessed month (Q 2 v 186). Jumah Mubarak.

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