Amir Ahmadiyya Nigeria at Aminul Quran Organized by the Ibokun Jama’at Osun State
On 25th May, 2024, the respected Amir sahib Alh. (Barr) Alatoye Folorunso Abdul Azeez was the Chairman at the 1st Aminul Qur’an organized by Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at Ibokun, Osun State.
Embrace unity and good deeds to foster Islam’s growth, Amir A.M.J.N charges Muslim faithful
The Amir, Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at of Nigeria, Barr. (Alh.) AbdulAzeez Alatoye, has emphasized the importance of unity and harmony in Islam during the 30th anniversary celebration of Zakariyyah Institute of Qur’an Memorization and Arabic Studies at the University of Ibadan on Sunday, 8th October, 2023. The leader urged believers to follow Islam’s teachings of unity and patience, and to avoid actions that could lead to disharmony. He reiterated that Muslims should not criticize each other, as Allah is the ultimate judge who alone knows the state of man, he also encouraged brotherhood among Muslim counterparts to foster the growth of Islam. Barrister Alatoye urged the participants to adopt the teachings of the Holy Quran, he highlighted that this practice promotes peaceful coexistence and harmony within society. Amir stressed the significance of good understanding among Muslim leaders where he discouraged condemnations and addressed the need for positive corrections in regard with the teachings of the Holy Prophet. He said “Muslims should project Islam peacefully by contributing to humanity and avoid conflicts, these are the true teachings of Islam”. The Ahmadiyya Muslim president praised the founder of Zakariyyah Institute, Dr. Abbas Zakariyyah Al-Qaarii, for his efforts in promoting Qura’n, unifying Islam and embracing love and togetherness. He wished for the continued success of Dr. Abbas and his Islamic institute, as well as the progress of the Muslim community. Barr. Alatoye also extended his regards to the former Amir, Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at of Nigeria, Professor Moshood Fashola, and esteemed scholar Fadeetatu Sheikh Muideen Bello, who both attended the event. In the concluding moments of the event, the Amir of Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at of Nigeria was recognized for his selfless dedication to promoting Quran and Arabic knowledge across South-West Nigeria.
AHMADIYYA GRADUATE 16 NEW HUFAZUL-QURAN (MEMORIZERS OF THE HOLY QUR’AN)
On the 9th of September, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at Nigeria, through its School, Madrasatu-Tahfizil Quran, Ilaro, Ogun State, Nigeria has graduated sixteen (16) new set of young Hufazul-Quran. The graduation ceremony was held at the institution’s central mosque and had in attendance The Amir (National Head), Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat Nigeria, Alh. (Barr.) Abdul Azeez Amir (Head) who chaired the august occasion. Alh.(Barr.)Abdul Azeez Folorunsho Alatoye, while addressing the graduands, said, “As from today, you are starting another phase in life. Therefore, if you are guided and guarded well, there is nothing you cannot achieve.” Speaking further, he said, “Graduand should be in the best position to change positively, their behaviours should display good virtues of the Holy Qur’an after its memorisation.” He advised the parents of the graduands to ensure that their children recite at least a part from the Qur’an daily and make the best education available for them, so as not to underutilize the talent Allah the Almighty has endowed them with. The Coordinator of Madrasatul Tahfizul Qur’an, Hafiz (Maulvi) Muslihudeen Opayemi sahib in his welcome address said, “Qur’an stands out as the only religious book that has continuously enjoyed the honour of being memorized through ages since its revelation. The promise of its protection, preservation and memorization is assured by Allah the Almighty Himself as it was revealed in the Holy Qur’an. ‘Surely, We are the one that revealed the exhortation and it is our prerogative to protect it. (Q15:16) ’ So we have come to honour and celebrate those who share in the blessings and honour of the Holy Qur’an by memorizing and becoming the mobile Qur’an. Some say Ahmadiyya do not believe in Qur’an. Today’s programme is a message to such people that not only do we believe in Qur’an, but we also ensure its preservation. His Royal Majesty, Oba Oni-woye of Iwoye land HRM. Oba Makinde Olalade, congratulates parents and graduands for the blessing upon their families, he also seized the opportunity to appreciate those who has contributed immensely to the success of the graduation ceremony. This year graduation ceremony marks the twelveth graduation ceremony of the male of Madrasatul Tahfizul Qur’an. In all, the institu has trained and graduated over 348 Hufaz since inception. Among the dignitaries that graced the occasion included Naib Amir Finance and Admin. Alh. Mufadhil Bankole, Acting Missionary In charge ably represented by Mualvi Hashim Uthman-Badmos, AMJ General Secretary, Alh.Abass Olawale Iromini , Engr. Abdul Waheed Akanji Adeoye, President, Elders Forum (Majlis Ansarullah); and Bro. Abdul Roqib Akintunde Akinyemi, President, Youth wing (Majlis Khuddam Ahmadiyya, Nigeria) among others.
REMEMBRANCE ( ALHAJI ISA ADEITE OLANREWAJU OLAYINKA 1930-2022)
Innalillahi Wainna ilayhi rojiun. We remember our father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Alhaji (Prince) Isa Adeite Olanrewaju Olayinka today as always. It is exactly 20 years today (29th October 2002) that you left this world and passed on to glory. (1930 – 2022) A pioneer member of Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at of Nigeria, Mushin Branch & Palmgrove zone. A Builder of high repute, A Philanthropist, A Family Pivotal & A great Achiever. Alhaja Sabitiu Olaide Olayinka – WIFE CHILDREN Mrs. Sikirat Folayemisi Akinsanya – France Mr. Abdul Yakeen Oladele Olayinka – Lagos Mainland Circuit President Mr. Abdul Fatah Owolabi Olayinka – Odogbolu Jama’at President Mr. Tajudeen Adebukonla Olayinka – Idimu Jama’at Umur Amma Officer Mrs. Nurullah Omobolanle Zubair – Lajna President Ajido Muqami, Badagry Circuit Mrs. Khadijat Gbeminiyi Ghazal – Agunfoye Jama’at Member Bro. Sulaiman Olanshile Olayinka – Deceased Mr. Hussein Taiwo Olayinka – France Mrs. Husseinat Kehinde Olayinka – United Kingdom. Sunre ooo Lanrewaju omo Lubu, Omooba Moloda Agada L’Odogbolu.
WORLD CHILDREN DAY: CHILDREN IN THE EYES OF THE HOLY QUR’ĀN
Al-Hafiz Yunus Omotayo ☑️ The Holy Qur’an guarantees the best of children rights e.g. right to life, right to education, right to proper social, moral, and spiritual upbringing and right to self honour and dignity etc. All this can be deduced from the verses which prohibit Muslim parents from destroying children’s life because or for fear of poverty. The verses say: ‘Kill not your children for fear of poverty.’ (Q. 6:152) ‘Losers indeed are they who kill their children foolishly for lack of knowledge.’ (Q. 6:141) And the Holy Prophet (saw) instructs thus: ‘Respect your children and bring them up in a good manner.’ (63)‘Train your children in respect of three things: love of the Prophet, his household and recitation of the Qur’an.’ (64) ☑️ The Qur’an bestows precious well-wishing, blessings and prayer on children by teaching us the prayer thus: ‘And those who say, ‘Our Lord, grant us of our spouses and children the delight of our eyes and make each of us a leader of the righteous.’ (Q. 25:75) And, although, the Qur’an has offered the following prayer specifically to the two noble prophets – Isa (as) and Yahya (as) – but it, in fact, contains the best of well-wishing and blessings which Qur’an desires for every Muslim child in his life. It reads thus: ‘And peace is on him the day he was born, the day he shall die and the day he shall be raised to life again.’ (Q. 19:16) ☑️The Holy Qur’an offers children the best of advice by following which can guarantee them peaceful, successful, fulfilled and realistic life. It says: ‘And We have enjoined on man to be good to his parents. His mother bears him with pain, and brings him forth with pain. And the bearing of him and his weaning takes thirty months, till, when he attains his full maturity and reaches the age of forty years, he says, ‘ My Lord, grant me the power that I may be grateful for thy favour which Thou hast bestowed upon me and upon my parents, and that I may do such good works as may please Thee. And make my seed righteous for me. I do turn to Thee; and, truly, I am of those who submit to Thee. Those are they from whom We accept their good works and overlook their ill deeds. They shall be among the inmates of the Garden, in fulfillment of the true promise which was made to them.’ (Q. 46:16-17) ☑️ The Holy Qur’an relates to children the most soul-inspiring stories of the past prophets so as to share from some of the moral and spiritual aspects of their lives. For instance, about Prophet Yahya’s (as) childhood, the Holy Qur’an relates how he was commanded by God thus: ‘O Yahya, hold fast the Book.’ It goes further to say thus: ‘And We gave him wisdom while yet a child, and tenderness of heart from Ourself, and purity. And he was pious. And dutiful toward his parents. And he was not haughty and rebellious. And peace was on him the day he was born, and the day he died, and peace there will be on him the day he will be raised to life again.’ (Q.19:13-16) Again, here is the story of Luqman and his little child whose name is said to be Tharan according to a narration of Al-Suhailiyy.(65) Qur’an tells that Luqman was a man upon whom Allah bestowed great wisdom. He however was not only grateful for this blessing of Allah but also used it wisely by teaching the wisdom to his child. Thus he taught his child to worship Allah and warned him against idol worship. He taught him spiritual ways and trained him in moral behaviours. Below is a glimpse of his wisdom as preserved in the Qur’an for the benefit of Muslim children. The Holy Qur’an calls our attention thus: ‘And remember when Luqman said to his son while exhorting him, ‘O my dear son! Associate not partners with Allah. Surely, associating partners with God is a grievous wrong.’ (Q. 31:14) ‘O my dear son! Even though it be the weight of a grain of mustard seed, and even though it be in a rock, or in the heavens, or in the earth, Allah will surely bring it out; verily Allah is the Knower of all subtleties, All-Aware.’ ‘O my dear son! Observe Prayer, and enjoin good, and forbid evil, and endure patiently whatever may befall thee. Surely this is of those matters which require firm resolve. And turn not thy cheek away from men in pride nor walk in the earth haughtily; surely, Allah loves not any arrogant boaster. And walk thou at a moderate pace, and lower thy voice; verily, the most disagreeable of voices is the voice of the ass.’(Q. 31:17-20) (An excerpt from my book titled: Memorization of the Holy Qur’an – Merits and Methods, p. 31-33) May Allāh make our children the true delight of our eyes and grant them the most blessed and best of lives and destinies in this world and the Hereafter. Āmīn!
