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cont’d from cover page teeming supporters have “Truly, We did offer the amanah hailed the appointment, (trust) to the heavens and the earth, others have posited that Who is a Mufti? and the mountains, but they declined the popular Islamic to bear it and were afraid of it. But saying the title is mere could be given based on controversial. preacher 'is not fit' for the man bore it. Verily, he was unjust c e r e m o n i a l a n d the complexity of the The controversy eminent position. and ignorant." Qur'an 33: 72 traditional rather than issue by an individual aspect depends on who is Muslim News r e l i g i o u s . T h e y scholar or a group of involved. People who findings showed that by maintained that the event scholars who would have have a liberal aqeedah the appointment, Sheikh neither merited the noise involved experts on the (sound understanding) Onikijipa becomes the Ali bin Abi Talhah reported that Ibn `Abbas it generated nor the subject matter, review it d o n o t r e c o g n i s e fourth Grand Mufti of the said, "Al-Amanah means Al-Fara'id (the attention it attracted based on the juristic controversy and of ancestral City of Alimi, a obligatory duties). Allah offered them to the since the office of the principles and then come course would defer in title which was first held heavens and the earth and the mountains, Grant Mufti of Ilorin up with a ruling. That's some issues, especially b y l a t e S h e i k h (on the grounds that) if they fulfilled them, c o m m a n d s n o r e a l w h y t h e r e i s F i q h controversial ones. That M u h a m m a d influence on the religious Council of Rabita in doesn't make him or He would reward them; and if they failed, He Kamaludeen el-Adabiy. practices of the Muslim Makkah. Likewise, there others to be controversial would punish them. But they did not want to He was followed by faithful. is the Fiqh Council of all the time because it is do that, and they were afraid of it, not Sheikh Khidir Apaokagi. North America and the not a good quality of a because their intention was sinful, but The third Grand Mufti Definition of a Mufti Fiqh Council of Europe. mufti. because of their respect for the religion of was Sheikh Soffiyyullah, A Mufti is an T h e s e a r e According to Allah, in case they could not fulfill the the first son of Sheikh Islamic jurist who passes Councils of Muftis and other research, from the obligations involved. Then Allah offered it to Kamaludeen, who died fatwa, otherwise known their Chairman is the p o i n t o f v i e w o f in 2014 at the age of 88. Adam, and he accepted it with all that it as a formal legal or Grand Mufti, who is the knowledge, someone Those in favour entailed. This is what is referred to in Qur'an juristic opinion on 'primus inter pares', the who raises unnecessary of the appointment are of 33:72 d i ff e r e n t i s s u e s i n first among equals, controversies all the time the view that Sheikh accordance with the r e c o g n i s e d b y h i s such that if he issues a Onikijipa has paid his Shari'ah (Islamic law). colleagues as a lead fatwa or supervises a dues and he is eminently F a t w a i s b a s e d o n person who has the body that issues fatwa, qualified for the position, ijtihaad, which means requisite qualification, the fatwa will not be c o n s i d e r i n g h i s reviewing contemporary either formal or informal acceptable. 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Website: muslimnews.com.ng | Twitter: Muslimnews_Ng | IG: MuslimNewsNigeria | Facebook: MuslimNewsNG Email: [email protected] | YouTube channel: MuslimnewsNigeria | LinkedIn: Muslim News Nigeria Muslim News Nigeria | Vol. 3 | No. 3 | August, 2021 | Chieftaincy Title | Dhul-Hijjah, 1442 AH 3 Why we appointed Faruq Onikijipa Kwara Gov. as Grand Mufti of Ilorin - Emir congratulates he Emir of Ilorin, His new Ilorin Royal Highness, Alhaji TDr. Ibrahim Sulu- Gambari has revealed that title holders Sheikh (Dr.) Sulaimon Faruq Onikijipa was chosen as the wara State Governor new Grand Mufti of Ilorin for AbdulRahman his contributions to Islamic KAbdulRazaq has propagation and community congratulated all the new development. traditional title holders of the While speaking with Ilorin Emirate, praying that Muslim News through his Allah grants them success and spokesperson, Ayyub Arowoye, long life in their services to the the Emir also noted that Sheikh people of Ilorin. Onikijipa was considered fit for The ranking titleholders, the title for his loyalty to the as announced by the Ilorin emirate council and general Emirate Council, are Sheikh acceptance among Muslims. Yaqub Aliagan (Sarkin Mallamai He explained that the of Ilorin); Dr. AbdulKadir Alfa appointment of the Grand Mufti Oba-Solagberu (Mallam like other emirate titles is the Ubandoma of Ilorin); Dr. Alimi prerogative of the Emir's office. Abdulrazaq (Mutawalle of He also added that the title is for Ilorin); Sheikh Suleiman Faruq honour and not contested. Onikijipa (Grand Mufti of “There is no procedure. Emir of Ilorin and the new Mufti Ilorin). The power to select anybody is Others are Yakubu Gobir basically vested in His Royal (Madawaki of Ilorin); Alhaji Arowoye told Muslim News in an for him apart from functioning as amongst themselves.” Highness. So, it is his discretion. Saka Onimago (Shetimma of exclusive chat. his predecessors have done. He advised the new title But everyone knows Sheikh Ilorin); Mallam Saliu Mustapha He noted that the Emir We've had Sheikh Kamalideen, holders to live up to standard, try Onikijipa as a world-class (Turaki of Ilorin); Alhaji expects Sheikh Onikijipa to Sheikh Apaokagi and Sheikh to justify the confidence reposed scholar and a forthright Islamic Abubakar Kawu Baraje (Tafida sustain the longstanding Safiyullahi. He's just to emulate in them by His Royal Highness Scholar, and somebody that of Ilorin); and Alhaji Kawu achievements of his predecessors and sustain the longstanding and ensure to carry the people of preaches Islam to the generality Agaka (Dan Iya of Ilorin). and foster peace and unity among achievements that others have the emirate along in their of the Muslim ummah. So, there In the congratulatory the Muslim ummah in the put in place to relate with the operations so that the Ilorin is no procedure or test message signed by the Chief emirate. entire cleric within the emirate in emirate and Kwara State at large whatsoever. The title is not of Press Secretary to the Governor “ order to foster peace and unity will be better for it. contest; it is purely of honour,” There is no goal set on July 22, 2021, Gov. Abdurrazaq said, “I congratulate all the new titleholders as You're doing well, Emir of Ilorin tells Kwara Gov at Bareke announced by Mai Martaba the said the annual bareke underscores Emir of Ilorin Dr. Ibrahim Sulu- healthy and harmonious Gambari (CFR). relationship between the "I am convinced that the traditional institutions and the decision of the Emir is based on government. the track records of these "This tradition illustrious sons of Ilorin over the underscores the healthy and years. I do not doubt that they will harmonious relationship between discharge the duties of their the traditional institutions and the offices to the admiration of all. government. We cherish that “I equally congratulate harmony and the good job that the council of chiefs has been doing to the Mai Martaba on the joyous promote unity and peace in Kwara occasion and the advancement of State,” he said. the culture and tradition of his AbdulRazaq assured the forebears, as well as the families people of the state that his honoured with these important administration would not relent in traditional titles. I charge the new meeting their yearnings and titleholders to endeavour to join aspirations, irrespective of their hands with the Ilorin emirate social status, adding that the recent council to promote the larger video of a female pensioner was a interest of the community at all testimonial of how the times.” administration has changed the Emir of Ilorin and Governor AbdulRazaq story of the average worker and citizen. mir of Ilorin, Alhaji reward you abundantly for that. We all other northern states. After the "Our administration is for Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari want peace in Kwara State. We Governor had visited the palace, the people. We stand for inclusive Ehas expressed want peace in Ilorin. We don't want the Emir will come here growth and development. We satisfaction with the policies and trouble," Dr. Sulu-Gambari said (Government House) to say hello stand for the general well-being of programmes of the during the traditional sallah to the Governor. British soldiers the citizens. The trending video of AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq-led homage (Bareke) on AbdulRazaq used to be here. It used to be called a woman pensioner who administration, calling them at the Government House, Ilorin. Barracks. That is why it is called acknowledged what we have done pro-masses and saying the “We should all learn and Bareke. My forebears used to to change the conditions of our Governor is doing well. cultivate the habit of peace and come here to say hello. The same senior citizens is a pointer to what The Emir commended the harmony. Your Excellency, you are thing is being imitated. We thank we represent. While that video is a people-focused, non- doing alright. May God continue to God for that. Because, a nation good feedback on our priorities, I discriminatory programmes of the guide you aright. May God be with without history is a dead one. reassure her and all our people that administration and its impacts on you and live long with happiness "I thank everybody here we will not drop the ball. Within the populace. and good results of your deeds. for coming here for the annual the resources available to us, we "Your Excellency, you "I am very happy to be event. May God make you will not be blind to the need of any have been doing well. Please here as usual. It has been our prosper.” segment of our population,” he Gov. AbdulRazaq continue to do well and God will longstanding tradition in Ilorin and AbdulRazaq, for his part, said. Muslim News Nigeria | Vol. 3 | No. 3 | August, 2021 | Chieftaincy Title | Dhul-Hijjah, 1442 AH 4

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BY ABUBAKAR IMAM, particularly during their RASHEED ABUBAKAR younger days. While the new Mufti any who have their How Sheikh Faruq Onikijipa has demonstrated convincing ears to the ground admirations for all his have been sniffing M predecessors, he is expected to the possibility of the bring to bear his scholarship and emergence of Sheikh (Dr.) emerged 4th Grand Mufti of Ilorin sense of moderation as Sulaimon Faruq Onikijipa as endowed, manifested and the Grand Mufti of Ilorin for celebrated avatar and highly died. Sheikh Apaokagi, the age as at the date of their clearly demonstrated by all his quite sometime. venerated founder of the founder of Adabiyyah Arabic appointments. Sheikh Onikijipa illustrious predecessors to His appointment was Ansarul Islam Society of Institute, Owo, Ondo State; and shares some similarities with his justify his position as the therefore not surprising to that Nigeria, Sheikh Muhammad the immediate past National predecessors. "Overall Head of Islamic category of people. Yet, many Kamaldeen Habeebullahi Al- President of the Ansarul Islam He comes from the Jurists" in Ilorin Emirate. It is others expressed profound Adabiyy, MFR, OFR, ORSA, Society of Nigeria, was same part of Ilorin as they did. believed that the highly surprise with the development. FISN (1905-2005). He held the succeeded by the eldest of his He also attended the same sophisticated new Grand Mufti He is seen to be relatively too position for about two years teacher's children, Sheikh Arabic and Islamic Training would discharge his young compared with the age of before his demise. Sofiyulahi Muhammad Centre (Markaz), Agege, as did responsibilities competently. his predecessors as at the times The second holder of Kamaldeen Al-Adabiyy (1926- his immediate predecessor. Sheikh Onikijipa later of their appointments. the title was a direct student of 2014) who held the office for His teacher, mentor and spoke with Muslim News, in an The title was the pioneer Grand Mufti, less than a year. the founder of the Arabic School exclusive interview, where he established by the incumbent Sheikh Khidir Salaudeen The new Grand Mufti is from where he graduated, expressed his feelings, and how Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Apaokagi Al-Adabiyy (1917- certainly the youngest holder of Sheikh Adam Abdullahi Al- he emerged the new Mufti of Sulu Gambari in 2004.The first 2013). The penultimate Mufti the title as he is still in his 50s Ilory (1917-1992) was a close Ilorin. Excerpts.... holder of the title was the held the title for five (5) years while none of the previous friend and intellectual comrade from 2008 to 2013 before he holders was less than 80 years of to the penultimate Grand Mufti,

MN: How do you feel emerging Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, CFR, as so reputable in the Deen. It is you have for your people in and sisters under one umbrella, as the Grand Mufti of Ilorin? the same was announced and only Allah that emerges and Ilorin? as Islam calls for oneness. pronounced by him at the annual appoints whosoever He wishes Mufti: I feel eternally grateful Durbar celebration of the Ilorin and no matter the supposed Mufti: As a Mufti, I am here to MN: Tell us briefly your and enormously indebted to the Emirate. My reaction was qualities I may possess to fit in as serve my people, as we have educational background (both Almighty Allah for this great nothing short of Alhamdulilah!!! a selectable candidate, it is with learnt from our Prophet (SAW) western and Islamic) honor He has bestowed on me His mercy and benevolence I that a leader of any team or and my household. congregation is their servant. I Mufti: I began my Quranic Alhamdulilah!!! am welcoming all suggestions in education at a tender age under any form from our people. the tutelage of my Father, As- MN: Is it something you have However, as popular demand has Sheikh Umar Faruq Onikijipa, been anticipating or you didn't it, the first project we have in then proceeded to complete same see it coming? plan is to deliver the “DHARUL under the mentorship of our IFTAH” for our people where father As-Sheik Zakkariyah Mufti: The position is one with numerous programs will be Ataragba. In furthering my the highest prestige in the line of coordinated in shaa Allah. Arabic and Islamic education, I Da'wah, be it in our beloved enrolled in Darul-Ulum Eruda, homeland (Ilorin) or any other MN: How do you plan to unite Ilorin. Then proceeded to Islamic state. And as my calling Muslims in Kwara, and complete my Arabic and Islamic has always been in line with Southwest Nigeria? training at secondary level at Da'wah, to anticipate and aspire Arabic and Islamic Training reaching such a prestigious Mufti: The plan we have for the center, Markaz. I furthered my ... with Sheikh Habeebullah Adam Al-Ilory (l) height is a dream becoming unification of our brothers and Islamic education at Diploma reality. sisters from the southwestern level at the Institute of Religious MN: How did you emerge as have been chosen, as the best states and Kwara is to select and Behavioral Education, MN: How did you get the news the Mufti and what are the quality one can possess, to aspire delegations from each state and Lagos State. Then I attained both and your reaction? qualities the Emir looked out for such a position of remarkable involve them in our institution of my Bachelors Degree and for in you, Sir? repute, is a firm belief in the IFTAH. All relevant information Masters Degree in Islamic Mufti: The news was delivered Almighty Allah and His regarding contemporary topics Studies at Pebble Hills University, Australia. Then, I to me in person in the presence ofMufti: An appointment to any scriptures. and settled laws of Islam will was awarded the Doctoral of our Royal Father, His eminence, position is within the sole then be disseminated via such philosophy in Islamic Studies the Emir of Ilorin and its discretion of the Almighty Allah, MN: As a Mufti, what medium and by this, we plan to after completing my PhD at environs, As-Sheikh (Dr) most especially a position that is programmes and activities do bring together all our brothers Pebble Hills University. Muslim News Nigeria | Vol. 3 | No. 3 | August, 2021 | Chieftaincy Title | Dhul-Hijjah, 1442 AH 5

AbdulRazaq, who was also the first Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and Honourable Commissioner and Member of the Kwara State Executive Council from Ilorin Emirate, held the honourary traditional title for 58 unprecedented years. With the development under review, the amiable and always smiling deceased Lawyer has been succeeded by his eldest son, Dr. Alimi AbdulRazaq. The new Mutawali of Ilorin shares so many similarities with his late dad. He is a Lawyer like his illustrious father. He is also a pioneer in his own right Garba Gobir Dr. AbdulRazaq Mallam Mustapha as his father. While his father happened to be the first Lawyer from Ilorin, BY ABUBAKAR IMAM of his palace at which of indigenes, residents and Madawaki of Ilorin, Alhaji influential figures in the another phase of the friends of Ilorin were Yakubu Garba Gobir, who annals of Ilorin including the son is also the first indigene of Ilorin who hursday (July 22, history of the southernmost impressed with the was born in 1965, has made all his mentioned forebears obtained a doctorate 2021) was an Emirate began. appointments of those his marks. He is the and the father of the degree in Law. He is also a unusual but a The previous day, gentlemen as they have President of Gobir incumbent Emir. T politician like his father. Dr great day in the recent which was designated for paid their dues to the Organisation through Alhaji Gobir is the AbdulRazaq has also made annals of Ilorin, the the 3rd edition of the Ilorin community in one way or which many lives have only one among the nine the record of being one of Kwara State capital. It Emirate Grand Durbar, the other. been touched positively. new title holders who had the not too many was the date the Emirate was marked with mixed One of his most received similar honour individuals who inherited combined many things at feelings. This was because 1. Alhaji Yakubu Garba remarkable contributions from a sister Emirate as he the honorary chieftaincy the same time. Yet, each of the suspension of the Gobir, Madawaki of is the fact that he has was turbaned as the Waziri titles vacated by their of them not only went durbar by the Kwara State Ilorin succeeded in joining Kasar Hausa by the Emir of fathers. well but also ended well. Government as a result of T h e n e w efforts with other members Daura in Katsina State in The first is Alhaji That day, the Emir paid security concerns. So many Madawaki of Ilorin, Alhaji of the Gobir dynasty in 2019.The elegant display Abubakar Bature Sulu- the traditional sallah visit people had anticipated that Yakubu Garba Gobir, "rekindling" the Gobir of the conferment of the Gambari (b. 1965) who (Bareke) to the Executive this year's durbar would be clearly holds the oldest of brand in the development prestigious title of took over the title of Governor of Kwara really grand. Many had the nine titles conferred on of Ilorin. Madawaki on this Ciroma of Ilorin, which State, Mallam even expected the that historic day. The title T h e n e w enterprising gentleman on was previously held by his A b d u l R a h m a n announcement of new was created by the 8th Emir Madawaki has also billboards located in some father, Emir Ibrahim Sulu- AbdulRazaq, at the traditional title holders at of Ilorin, Sheikh continued from where his strategic points across the Gambari, CFR, from 1984 Government House, the event, though, it did not Abdulkadir Shuaib Dan progenitors stopped by city of Ilorin has added to 1995. The amiable Ilorin. happen that way. Bawa, who lived between being a worthy offspring colour to the historic prince became the Ciroma There was, also, a But on Thursday 1887 and 1959 and reigned that his grand father, development. Alhaji Gobir, in 2006.The second w e l l - a t t e n d e d when the Emir returned to from 1919 to 1959.The Mallam Muhammadu a s M a d a w a k i instance of a son directly stakeholders' meeting on the palace from the first recipient of the title Ajeigbe Gobir (1900- (Commander-in-Chief) of inheriting the title earlier the management and Government House, Ilorin, was late Alhaji Yahaya Ori- 1960), the first Waziri of Ilorin, is imbued with all held by his father is the maintenance of Ilorin where he had gone to pay Okoh, OBE, MFR (1907- Ilorin, would be very proud that are needed to defend case of Dr Abubakar Central Jumaat Mosque, the traditional sallah 1998). of. He is also perpetuating the interests of Ilorin homage to His Excellency, He held the title the service to humanity, Emirate. Bukola Saraki, CON (b. which his illustrious father, 1962). He was first Ambassador Abubakar 2. Dr Muhammad Alimi appointed the Turaki of Garba Gobir (1934-1996) AbdulRazaq, Mutawali Ilorin in 2006 when his and his mother, Alhaja of Ilorin father was elevated to the Belawu Gobir (1943- Unsurprisingly, position of Waziri of Ilorin. 2019), were renowned. the Emir also announced He subsequently took the Just as his the appointment of Dr title of Waziri a few years illustrious uncles, Alhaji Muhammad Alimi after the demise of his Yusuf Amuda Gobir, OFR, AbdulRazaq as the father. The fourth is Engr. (1934-1975), Alhaji Mutawali of Ilorin. The Kale Kawu, who has just Yakubu Amori Gobir and title was introduced into been appointed as Dan which was hosted at the the Executive Governor of from 1955 till his death in Alhaji Amuda Ahmadu the socio-cultural lexicon Iyan of Ilorin in succession Mosque by the Chairman Kwara State, Mallam 1998.Like the new Gobir aka Amuda Agba of Ilorin Emirate by the 9th of his dad. of the Mosque's Board of A b d u l R a h m a n Madawaki, Alhaji Ori- (1930-1980) were also Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Sulu Dr AbdulRazaq, Trustees and Iyan Garin of AbdulRazaq, he and his Okoh, who was later worthy patriots of Ilorin. Gambari,CFR, who lived no doubt, deserves the Ilorin, Honourable Justice entourage were treated to known as Yahaya One very distinguished between 1914 and 1992 honour. He is a chip of the Salihu Modibbo Alfa multidimensional Madawaki, was a contribution of this and was the Emir from old block and a fine Belgore, CON, GCON (b. entertainment. It was in the community leader, accomplished Pharmacist 1959 to 1992.The title gentleman whose love for 1937), former Chief Justice course of the colourful politician and business and promising politician, came into being in 1962. Ilorin is incontrovertible as of Nigeria; as well as the event at the palace that the man. He was, succeeded by which has secured for him The choice of the it was the case with his Chairman of its Central Emir announced the one of his ex-pupils, a space in the hearts of then Emir was the father and predecessor. Dr Working Committee, who conferment of honorary Honourable Justice Saidu many people in Ilorin, is renowned all-round AbdulRazaq has all it is also the Danmadami of traditional titles on nine Kawu, CON (1928-2013), the comprehensive pioneer and first Lawyer would take to serve as "the Ilorin, Alhaji Shehu very distinguished sons of the pioneer Chief Judge of renovation of the famous from the then Northern protector of the treasures" AbdulGafar, OON(b. the community. Kwara State. Justice Kawu Okesuna Primary School, Region, Alhaji of Ilorin Emirate. 1939). The Emir and his I am sure that only held the title from 2006 to Ilorin, the citadel of AbdulGaniyu Folorunsho guests were also very few individuals were 2013 when he died. knowledge, which had AbdulRazaq, SAN, OFR, 3. Mallam Saliu entertained at the forecourt surprised. Quite a number T h e n e w produced some of the most (1927-2020). Alhaji Mustapha (Turaki of

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cont’d from pg.5 Ilorin) The appointment of Mallam Saliu Mustapha as the fourth Turaki of Ilorin was most unsurprising to this author and, indeed, the overwhelming majority of the people of Ilorin Emirate. This is because of the ground breaking manner he has registered himself in the consciousness of the people as a patriot and philanthropist. Just like the previous holders of the title, Mallam Mustapha, the Chairman of Saliu Mustapha Foundation, has left no one in doubt of his desire to see to the transformation of Ilorin. Alhaji Onimago Alhaji Kawu Baraje Engr. Kawu Agaka The title was also a creation of the second longest Mosque. qualities required of Dr Abubakar Bukola tuition and transportation reigning Emir of Ilorin so He has also whoever would serve as "a Saraki as the Executive 5. Alhaji Abubakar Kawu to its students. The far, Sheikh Sulu Gambari. extended his generosity to leader in the world of Governor of Kwara State. Baraje (Tafida of Ilorin) contributions of Alhaji It was created in 1963 and the annual Ilorin Emirate business" in Ilorin Emirate. Of all the new title The new Tafida of Ilorin is Baraje to the progress of the first holder was the late Durbar festival like no holders, Khalifa Onimago Alhaji Abubakar Kawu Ilorin Emirate is Alhaji Sanni Olanrewaju other individual. Several 4. Alhaji Saka Onimago is the only one who was Baraje (b. 1951). He is a unquantifiable considering Buraimo Okin, OFR sociocultural organisations (Shettima of Ilorin) very active in the IEDPU, seasoned teacher, an the number of indigenes of (1910-1972). of the people of Ilorin Alhaji Saka the main sociocultural outstanding administrator Ilorin who passed through The second holder Emirate have also attracted Onimago's appointment as organisation of the people and an accomplished him as a teacher and many of the title was the his supports through mind the Shettima of Ilorin of Ilorin Emirate. He held politician. He is also a great others he had assisted with community's most blowing donations. In might have come as a influential positions in the philanthropist and jobs and career influential Politician and "emulation" of his pleasant surprise to several Union at various times. He exceptional school progressions. philanthropist of all times, predecessors, he has also of his compatriots. This was the Union's National proprietor. He is the second Like Dr Aluko, Dr Abubakar Olusola secured a comfortable view is not unconnected Financial Secretary and holder of the title, which most of the friends of the Saraki (1933-2012). Dr place in contemporary with the fact that he is not a National Treasurer at one became vacant last year, new Turaki are also Saraki dominated the national politics. typical politician or a t i m e o r t h e following the death of the indigenes of Ilorin with sociopolitical life of Ilorin Saliu Mustapha is moneybag. He is a other,particularly in the first Tafida of Ilorin, Dr whom he grew up together. Emirate and Kwara State in his 40s just like his last financial technocrat and an early 1980s. The new Yusuf Amuda Aluko, OFR The title, which was made like a colossus that he was. two predecessors who a c c o m p l i s h e d Shettima of Ilorin was a (1935-2020). popular nationally by a The second republic were also conferred with administrator who was high ranking staff of the The title was former Chief of Staff, Senate Leader, who held the title in their 40s.The born in 1949. Industrial Training Fund created in 1986 by the 9th Supreme Headquarters the title between 1974 and former Senate Leader The title of prior to his retirement. He Emir of Ilorin, Sheikh Sulu who ended his sojourn on 2006, was directly became the Turaki of Ilorin Shettima was created in is also a home boy with Gambari,CFR. Alhaji earth as a phenomenal succeeded by his son, Dr at the age of 41 while the 1979 by the father of the many of his friends being Baraje, who hails from politician, General Shehu Abubakar Bukola Saraki, a immediate past Senate present Emir. The first indigenes of Ilorin. Baboko area of Ilorin, Musa Yar'Adua (1943- former Governor of Kwara President took the position holder of the title was the He is truly shares some similarities 1997), the late Tafidan State and the immediate at the age of 44.One other highly endowed deserving of the title of with his predecessor. He is Katsina, is befitting to this past Senate President of the thing that stands Mallam intellectual giant and long "Shettima", the origin of largely an home boy who illustrious son of Ilorin. Federal Republic of Mustapha out among the serving technocrat and Nigeria. The younger other new title holders is community leader, Alhaji Saraki held the position that he is the youngest of Abubakar Lah, MFR between 2006 and 2018 them all. He is 49 years old. (1919-2013). Alhaji Lah, a when he was made the The title Mallam teacher to many who later Waziri of Ilorin again in Mustapha now hold in became statesmen across succession to his father. Ilorin was made famous by the erstwhile Northern The new Turaki of three great Nigerians such Region, was an Ilorin shared many as the first elected extraordinary linguist and attributes with all the three President of Nigeria, Alhaji superlative polyglot who previous holders of the Shehu Usman Aliyu spoke 17 different title. He was neither born Shagari, GCFR, who was languages. nor raised in Ilorin just like the Turaki of Sokoto The new Shettima, which is traceable to the worked within and around Through fidelity, diligence his distinguished between 1962 and 2018 like his predecessor, is a great Borno Empire and it Ilorin for the most part of and integrity Alhaji Baraje predecessors. He is also a when he died; the second distinguished technocrat. was the first indigenous his working career. He is has become an "important politician and businessman republic Senate Leader, Dr Alhaji Onimago is an Governor of the defunct also a politician and the figure" in Ilorin Emirate, like them too. The Abubakar Olusola accomplished Chartered Northern Region, first and only son of Ilorin which the title connotes. handsome Mallam Saraki,who was the Turaki Accountant and the Alhaji(Sir) Kashim Emirate,so far, who will Mustapha is also a of Ilorin; and the first immediate past Chairman Ibrahim, who was also the emerge as the Chairman of 6. Engr. Kale Kawu philanthropist of note. Like elected Vice-President in of the Kwara State Civil Shettima of Borno,that a national ruling party. He Agaka (Dan Iyan of the previous holders of the the present dispensation, Service Commission. He made the title quite is also a personification of Ilorin) title, no project or Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, had previously served as a popular. The new Shettima loyalty to every cause he The title of Dan programme has been GCON (b. 1946) who was Commissioner and of Ilorin is blessed enough believes in like his Iyan of Ilorin was a undertaken in Ilorin in the the Turakin Adamawa Member of the Kwara State with tested and trusted predecessor . creation of the immediate last few years without his before his elevation to the Executive Council. He was humanitarian feelings to Alhaji Baraje is past Emir of Ilorin, Sheikh meaningful input. He also title of Wazirin Adamawa also Secretary to the Kwara serve as "the promoter of also the founder of Baraje Aliyu Babaagba contributed Millions of in 2019. Mallam State Government at a humanitarian affairs" of Center for Arabic and Abdulkadir, who lived Naira towards the running Mustapha, as Turakin point during the tenure of the people of Ilorin Islamic Studies, Ilorin, a from 1916 to 1995 and was of the Ilorin Central Jumaat Ilorin, is endowed with Emirate. school, which offers free the Emir of Ilorin between Continue reading on pg.9 Muslim News Nigeria | Vol. 3 | No. 3 | August, 2021 | Chieftaincy Title | Dhul-Hijjah, 1442 AH 9 Fact check: Did APC chieftain replace Dr. Saraki as Turaki of Ilorin, among other claims hen the news that Fact No. 3 Mallam Saliu Our findings revealed that the WMustapha had Turakin Ilorin, which has been replaced the immediate past left vacant for 3 years, has now Senate President, Dr. been occupied by Mallam Bukola Saraki as the Turaki Saliu Mustapha, who is also of Ilorin hit the airwaves on contesting for the national Thursday, July 22, some chair of APC. Hence, it has Nigerians on social media nothing to do with whether the went gaga, accusing the new title holder is an APC ruling party, All Progressive Chieftain or a Buhari's ally as Congress, APC of playing reported by the mainstream politics with the culture and media. In fact, if it's about tradition of the Emirate. political party affiliation, Those who held this some of the holders, including view erroneously believed Shiekh Faruq Onikijipa, who that Dr. Saraki, a Chieftain of is believed to be a supporter of the main opposition People the PDP would not have Democratic Party (PDP), was become the Mufti of Ilorin. removed allegedly by the Yet, Dr. Oba Sheikh Aliagan Solagberu APC-led administration of AbdulKadir Laaro, a Mass Governor Abdurrahman Communication lecturer at the cont’d from pg.8 distinguished gentlemen of the nine new titles Arabic and Islamic Abdurrazaq, due to different University of Ilorin told political parties affiliations. Muslim News that there is 1992 and 1995. The first who were granted holders and his conferment Studies, as well as the holder of the honourary Others, however, nothing wrong with both honourary traditional titles with the "leadership of all promoter of the proposed said Bukola Saraki's title as headlines as used by The traditional title was Alhaji by the Emir of Ilorin last Islamic scholars" in Ilorin Darul Kitab University, Turakin Ilorin was never Punch and Premium Times. Ibrahim Folorunsho Kawu week, many have Emirate is seen as a reward Agbeyangi, Ilorin. He has withdrawn, rather, upgraded According to him, Agaka. convincingly argued that for relentless services, done quite well and to the Waziri Garin since "The headlines are perfectly 2018. They said the confusion okay and of course, part of the Alhaji Agaka was the 84 years old Sheikh selfless commitment and conducted himself so an accomplished palace was caused by the media function of the headline is to Yakub Aliagan Al- undiluted patriotism. fantastically fascinating to reports especially on Premium sell the story. That's the technocrat who served as Adabiyy is probably the deserve being anointed as Times and The Punch, which business side of journalism. the Principal Private most deserving. He is 8. Abdulkadir Salman a "trusted cleric". were also republished by The media want something Secretary to the 9th and neither wealthy nor ever (Alfa Oba Solagberu) several other online media. that will draw as many people Edwin Oje, and other as possible to the story, 10th Emir of Ilorin. He was held or aspired to any Finally, the last Conclusion also a prince of the Shitta netizens posited that the two although it shouldn't ephemeral office. But he but not the least of the titles All the nine newspaper headlines, necessarily get to a point of ruling dynasty. The new has been very useful to the is Malam Ubandoma. The gentlemen are patriots who "Buhari's ally, Mustapha misleading the readers. holder of the title is Engr. community in his over six title originated from truly deserved the titles replaces Saraki as Turaki of Kale Kawu Agaka who is decades of a career Sokoto and it is always that have been conferred Ilorin - The Punch" and "APC Fact No. 4 chieftain replaces Saraki as Before Saraki's emergence as one of the children of his dedicated to nothing but given to an extremely on them. The only predecessor. The name of Turaki of Ilorin - Premium Turakin Ilorin, his late father, teaching and propagation trusted scholar of high challenge is for them to Times" captioned it as if the Dr. Olusola Saraki occupied the new Dan Iyan is not of Islam. value. The prestigious title live up to the expectations title was withdrawn from Dr. the office until 2006, when he new to the people of Ilorin He has been the went to Dr Abdulkadir of not just the Emir but also Saraki, saying what does was elevated to the position of particularly among his Chief Preacher at the Ilorin Salman, who is popularly the people of Ilorin being an APC chieftain or Waziri Garin, which he Buhari's ally got to do with the occupied for 6 years until he contemporaries. Central Jumaat Mosque known as Alfa Oba Emirate. This is because H e i s a traditional title of Turaki of died in November 14, 2012. for the past four eventful Solagberu. more than ever before, Ilorin? Six years after the demise of hardworking and patriotic decades. The title, Sarkin The title is a these title holders will now his father, Saraki became the technocrat and the Malamai of Ilorin, he was creation of the incumbent be recognised as leaders in Fact No. 1 4th Waziri Garin of Ilorin in Director of Project at the conferred with is a creation Emir and a worthy the community. Muslim News findings 2018. revealed that the Turaki or Rural Electrification of the present Emir of addition to the list of I urge them to be Agency. He has been of Waziri Gari and other Fact No. 5 Ilorin. The position was honourary titles conscious of the yearnings chieftaincy titles are not Many media report that the tremendous assistance to first held by the pioneer specifically reserved for of the people and ensure government appointments and title of Turakin Ilorin was first the people of Ilorin Grand Kadi of Kwara Islamic Scholars in Ilorin that the people of Ilorin are the Kwara State Governor has "held by Second Republic Emirate. So many State, Honourable Justice Emirate. Just like others, not disappointed by their nothing to do with the Senate Leader, late Olusola communities have selection of candidates. Saraki, followed by his son, Abdulkadir Orire, CON Dr Salman deserves the words, actions and This newspaper former Senate President benefited from his office (1934-2021). honour in view of his vast inactions. I must say that, through supply and reliably gathered that the Bukola Saraki" as posited by Sheikh Aliagan is e r u d i t i o n a n d with the appointments, Turaki of Ilorin title was Premium Times. installation of electrical therefore the second contributions to the growth they have lost their announced alongside other Muslim News infrastructures. He is also holder of the prestigious and spread of Islamic privacies. They are now titles, including the Mufti of findings showed that the first an humble and generous title. He shares some knowledge. confirmed public figures Ilorin, Sheikh Sulaimon Faruq person to occupy the office Onikijipa, by the Emir of wasn't Dr. Olusola Saraki, personality. similarities with his The pioneer and "public property". Therefore, Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Zulu rather, Alhaji Sanni Okin, a predecessor. He is taking Malam Ubandoma, who Their statesmanship has Gambari. prominent personality with appointing him as the Dan the title at an obviously was born in 1965, is an been affirmed and secured The traditional cum great influence when it comes Iyan in succession to his advanced age just like upwardly mobile scholar by the different titles religious titles are being to decision making in the father has been most Justice Orire. He also of Arabic and Islamic conferred on them. They organised by the Kwara State whole Ilorin administrative Traditional Council, which is area. unsurprising to those who started his "Islamic Studies. An excellent must strive to remain real follow the trend of events also headed by the Emir. Born on in Ilorin, activism" as a Member of orator, world class statesmen as they are. It's therefore a wrong 1910, the first Waziri was in the southernmost the Youth Wing of the preacher and a great I sincerely and malicious allegation to nominated to the Nigeria Emirate. Despite being an Ansarul Islam Society of philanthropist in his right, congratulate all the new aver that Dr. Saraki was House of Senate in 1955. He unassuming and self- Nigeria in the 1950s, the Dr Salman is the title holders for their removed or his title was remained a Provincial withdrawn by the Kwara Commissioner till January effacing but a "visionary same path Justice Orire Proprietor of the famous selection for the honours and always sought after government for political 1966 when a band of military took. Sheikh Aliagan is Darul Kitab Wa Sunna among several qualified reasons. men from a particular section personality", the 52 years also a fearless preacher College of Arabic and and equally compatriots. I of the country brutally sacked old distnguished Electrical and straight forward leader Islamic Studies, Gaa wish them a very, peaceful Fact No. 2 the government in the name of Engineer would no doubt like his predecessor. Akanbi, Ilorin. and progressive tenure of There are strong evidence that military coup de'tat. He the post of Turakin Ilorin has returned to Allah in August, continue to live up to the Even at an He is also the President of their various offices. meaning of his well- been left vacant since July 1972. advanced age, his oratory Shehu Alimi Islamic 2018, following the elevation Going by this fact, deserved title. is also as fascinating as that Foundation for Peace and Imam is National of the former Senate President the new title-holder, Mallam of the late Muslim jurist. Development and the Publicity Secretary, Ilorin to the position of Waziri, Mustapha is the fourth and not 7. Sheikh Yaqub Aliagan Sheikh Aliagan is pioneer Chairman of the Emirate Descendants which is equivalent to the the third Turaki of Ilorin as Of all the traditional Prime Minister of widely reported by the media. incontrovertibly the oldest Kwara State Board for Progressive Union. the Emirate. Muslim News Nigeria | Vol. 3 | No. 3 | August, 2021 | Chieftaincy Title | Dhul-Hijjah, 1442 AH 10

emanating from our title can go as far as the different interactions with entire Yoruba race.” Prof Hamzah speaks on the Mufti our brothers all over the He also gave his world. So, we'll need position on some previous someone highly controversial comments of of Ilorin title, says it isn't only knowledgeable, who will Sheikh Onikijipa that led a be able to use the section of Muslims to go knowledge of the Qur'an against his appointment. traditional, but Islamic and Sunnah properly, and Hear him: “I don't practices of Islam, and as said. in recognition of culture really know what people such, many of its traditions Prof. Hamzah also and tradition of the people are saying and I don't know are Islamic. noted that Sheikh without contravening any what they really meant by “Let me clear Sulaimon Faruq Onikijipa Islamic principles.” their comments, but what I something here. When we is fit for the appointment as The Don, who is know is that even if talk of Ilorin, what's their a knowledgeable and well- also an Ilorin indigene said Sulaimon had made some tradition? Their tradition is exposed Islamic scholar, in the real sense, the title of mistakes in the past, I embedded in Islam. That's adding that both are Mufti of Ilorin is only mean, I didn't say he made why we have the emirate, essentially the qualities limited to the Emirate, mistakes, but if he had which comes from the root expected of a mufti. explaining, however, that made some mistakes in the word, imaara, from Amir- “A mufti is a given the posture of Ilorin past, certainly his present ul-mu'mineen. person who gives Islamic as the leading city of position will push him to “The tradition views or positions on Islamic knowledge in do or say the right thing. here is Islam in itself. So, different issues such as Yorubaland, extending the “Now that he is a Mufti, any title given to anybody religious, social, political, title to the entire he will know what to say, has Islamic connotation. economic, among others. Yorubaland may not be out and what not to say, and Mufti in particular, isn't Basically, he is the one who of order. how to react to issues, only traditional but gives the position of Islam “To be realistic, including relating and Islamic. That's why it on issues. the title is limited to the aligning with the people. cannot be given to just “The newly- Ilorin emirate. But, by We shouldn't capitalise on anybody. appointed Mufti of Ilorin is virtue of the position of those things he did in the “Not everyone is knowledgeable, capable, Ilorin as the leading city past, because Almighty Prof. Hamzah qualified. Everyone can be and well-exposed. These and custodian of Islamic God forgives what we have Turaki or Waziri, as long as are the three qualities knowledge in the whole of done in the past as long as Yorubaland, some people we have repented. I am not ean, School of of the Mufti of Ilorin, he has money or expected of any Mufti. If may take it to be the Mufti saying he committed any Postgraduate positing that it is not only connection, and is well you don't have experience of Yorubaland, but in actual sin, but even if he has done Studies, Kwara traditional, but also respected, and so on, but and exposure, you may not D know what to say and to fact, it's the Mufti of Ilorin. anything wrong, this State University, Prof. Islamic. not everyone can be Mufti. So, if by the respect given position he occupies will Hamzah AbdurRaheem According to him, As popular as the late Dr. handle some Islamic to Ilorin scholars by the assist him.” has waded into the the Ilorin emirate culture is Saraki was, he can't be issues, especially now that Yoruba people, then, the discussion over the status rooted deeply in the appointed as Mufti,” he we have many issues His appointment has no effect on the practice of pristine Islam in Ilorin - Ustadh Lafiagi n his reaction, However, on this particular emphasis, the chief Imām, said, “What benefit does another University occasion, I have not posted Imām Imale, Imām public criticism and Ilecturer and a anything unexpected on Gambari, Ajannasi Agba, lampooning of Faruq and respected Islamic Scholar, this issue, sir, for the Alfa Rabbanā, etc, all rank HRH the Emir (by Ustadh Sanusi Lafiagi has following reasons; higher than the MUFTI!. extension) have for Islam clearly stated that the "HRH, the Emir of “Traditional and Ilorin? Doesn't the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu- appointments are largely Emir of Ilorin reserve the Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari Gambari CFR reserves the political with little or no right to be privately advised CFR reserves the exclusive right to appoint religious substance. For as a leader, as instructed by exclusive right to appoint anyone into office as instance, how many people t h e P r o p h e t ? Sheikh Faruq Onikijipa tradition demands. appointed as heads of “Dragging him on social or any other he so chooses, Whether or not anyone religious institutions in media is a bigger ridicule to into the office as tradition publicly cries out, that Ilorin post Shaykh the exalted traditional demands. appointment can NEVER Kamaldeen (apart from institution than the Ustadh Lafiagi, be reversed. Baba Aliagan) and say, "by appointment itself. while reacting via a “ T h e virtue of his knowledge, “Consequently, I Facebook post to set the appointment of Faruq has erudition and moral have no reason to not records straight, however, no immediate or remote standing, they thoroughly support what I cannot stated that the appointment effect on our practice of deserve it?. change with kind words and of Sheikh Onikijipa as pristine Islām in Ilorin. As “Since the prayers. Perhaps, Allāh Mufti will not have any such, I see no justifiable appointment of the first may change him for the effect on the practice of reason wasting my time on Mufti in Ilorin, which better and we begin to see a pristine Islam in Ilorin. the issue. In fact, it's the fatwah has been given from different person entirely,” Ustadh Lafiagi He said, “A public criticism that's given that office? Or let me put it he concluded. respected friend on this that post a relevance in more mildly, what Muslim world in Brief platform challenged me in a society, such that some contribution has the office Israeli court adjourns appeal against private message to state my people, ignorant of Ilorin had on religion and Friends, allies provide Turkey Sheikh Jarrah expulsions stand on the ongoing traditional institution are scholarship in Ilorin? air support in fight against fires Israel's Supreme Court adjourned an appeal controversy over the beginning to feel that the “How does from four Palestinian families against their appointment of Alfa Countries maintaining close relations with mufti is bigger than the Onikijikpa's appointment Turkey lined up to offer support for deadly forced expulsion from the Sheikh Jarrah Sulayman Faruq Chief Imām!!!," he noted. have any negative effect on forest fires. neighbourhood in occupied East Jerusalem, as Onikijikpa Al-Miskīn Speaking further, Ilorin, given the current As at the time of filing this report on the families say they have rejected a court Billāh as the Grand Mufti of Ustadh Lafiagi, who state of religious affairs in Tuesday, August 3, 18 firefighting planes and proposal for them to stay as “protected Ilorin, because he, like lectures at Al-Hikmah town and the irrelevance of helicopters have arrived in the country from tenants” but recognise Israeli ownership. many of my followers feel University, Ilorin, clarified Azerbaijan, Iran, Russia, Croatia, Spain and The cases examined on Monday, the post beyond politics? August 2, involved four Palestinian families, disappointed by my subtle the position is ranked low in For starters, what did the Ukraine. numbering a total of about 70 people. support for his the religio-political Alfas of Ilorin from the “We have sufficient air power to fight Lower Israeli courts have approved appointment. hierarchy of the Ilorin Chief Imām say about the the fires, but we do not turn down air support the expulsions of the four families to make way “Let me say for Emirate. nonsenses spewed by the from other countries,” Mustafa Özkaya, for Jewish settlers. They ruled that their houses deputy head of the Directorate of Forestry, the sake of emphasis, that I “As far as I know, Mudīr of Markaz in recent were built on land owned by Jews before Israel told Anadolu Agency (AA) on Tuesday, am not unaware of the the position of Mufti in past?.” was established in 1948. antecedents of Alfa Ilorin is honourary and August 3. But weighing a last-ditch appeal from He further advised Özkaya says they had three planes Onikijikpa. In fact, I have ranks low in the religio- all to abstain from the residents, the court suggested a deal that and 45 helicopters used in combatting fires but would give them status as “protected tenants” written several posts in the political hierarchy among criticising and ridiculing past, criticizing his other countries poured in support, and even who would recognise Israeli ownership of the the Imāms and Alfas of the the Emir and the newly more planes are expected to arrive from unguarded utterances. town. For the sake of homes and pay a symbolic annual rent, but they appointed Grand Mufti. He abroad. refused. Muslim News Nigeria | Vol. 3 | No. 3 | August, 2021 | Charity | Dhul-Hijjah, 1442 AH 11 Human Appeal... IMWU... cont’d from pg.7 cont’d from pg.7

Some of the beneficiaries with Hajiah Sherifah Yusuf-Ajibade, one of IMWU representatives in Nigeria (second, right)

speaking at the 5th annual the traditional culture have The Director of Ramadan lecture of Al-Qalam become sub-culture," he added. Academics, Hajia Otun Rukayah Schools, Ibadan. The Chairman of the Abimbola, who spoke on behalf The event was held at the occasion, Ustadh Oladimeji, who of the school, thanked God for school premises under the is equally the Coordinator, making the event a remarkable chairmanship of Ustaz Jeleel Da'wah Companion, Lagos one. Oladimeji (FCA) at Olounde, congratulated the school She also thanked Ologuneru, Ibadan, with the management for hosting another parents, friends and well-wishers theme “Preparing Muslim teens successful event for the children, of the school for their against temptations” during the whom he described as the best understanding and usual support recently concluded 2021 investments for parents. towards attainment of the Ramadan fast. “Permit me to thank school's yearly set goals along Bakr, while speaking on Allah for sparing our lives till with the mission statement. the topic, “Parental roles in today. Then, to the school for She added that the preparing Muslim teens against organising another edition, the rationale behind the lecture was temptations”, noted that God fifth, of this Ramadan lecture for to address some of the current made children as gifts. He can our children. These children are issues affecting teenagers. bless man with male, female, or indeed the best investments if we, She maintained that this both or make some people barren. as parents do what is expected of year's topic is of high relevance in He, however, advised us,” he said, during his opening order to tackle decadence in our parents to guard their children speech. societal values based on Islamic against contemporary Ustadh Oladimeji said the perspectives. temptations that is rampant parents, who follow the path of Roll Call among youths in the country. Allah and whose children follow S o m e o f t h e Al-Qalam Schools organises Special Bakr said, “God said that their path, are successful both in personalities present at the event you should save your soul and this life and the hereafter, adding were Alhaji Muili Olaide, Seriki Ramadan Lecture, raises concern that of your family from hell fire. that this is the promise of Allah as Adeen, Ido- Ido Local Govt; It is a great work, that is why we established in the Noble Qur'an, Alhaji Saheed Yussuff, Imam, say that children can be a source Surah Tur, verse 21. Dundalk Muslim Community, over growing temptations of blessing or curse. Advising the school Republic of Ireland; Alh “Prophet Muhammad management, Ustadh Oladimeji Abd'Ganeey Otun, Imam Anwar- (SAW) said that all of us are said they are on the right track, ul'Islam Society, Ibadan Branch; shepherds and all of us will be adding that they should Alhaji Lukman Akinyemi, CEO asked how we directed our sheep. consistently do what they're Akinyemi Electricals; Alhaja “All children are good, doing and try as much as possible Bushera Adeniji, Founder, it is the parents that change their to Islamize their curriculum. Allah's Megaphone; Dr Taofeek ways because of their failure to One of the parents, Dr Salaudeen, Alh Teslim Tunde take care of them. Parenting is Taofeek Salaudeen, who spoke Omisore, Alhaja Kudirat more that giving money to your with Muslim News' Aderibigbe, and Alhaja children. correspondent who was also at Rasheedat Oladimeji Musa, “ Children can be a the event, said, “I am indeed among others. blessing and also be a source of grateful to Allah for the success sorrow. So, we have to know how of the 5th annual Ramadan Support to take care of our children. The lecture organised by Al-Qalam person who has children is going Schools.” RAWSHIELD PR through temptations, the one who He said, “The lecturer doesn't have is also going through addressed the core COMPANY Saheed Yusuf from the Republic of Ireland, Imam Sirajudeen Bakrin- the same thing. These two are responsibilities of parents on Fountain University Osogbo & Dr. Taofeek Salaudeen (Parent - temptations. May God let us their children and I'm happy we (Publisher of Muslim News) Al Qalam Schools Ibadan) overcome the temptations. have many of the parents in n Islamic scholar, Imam contemporary temptations. “ We have the attendance. It was evident from Bank: GTBank Sirajudeen Bakr has said Bakr, who is the Chief traditional culture and we have the message that 'preparing for a Athat it is the duty of Imam and Senior Librarian, sub-culture. In the past, when a desert journey' starts with the Account No: parents to guard their children Fountain University, Osogbo Osun child makes some types of parents. I hope and pray that we against all forms of State, made this disclosure while haircut, he will not take it to his parents live up to expectations." parents, but now, some parts of 0568624004 discuss 'Reporting Islam, series 3' at 3rd anniversary