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From Tahajjud To Love: The Story Of A Long Awaited Duʿā by Gbosheye

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For more than 10 years, I prayed for one thing: a good wife. There were times I would sit alone and wonder, “Ya Allah, why is it so difficult to find a good wife?” Sometimes, I cried. Sometimes, the waiting became heavy. But I never stopped praying. There are two Qur’ānic verses that have always been very close to my heart. I used to repeat them constantly, especially during Tahajjud, asking Allah to grant me what was best for me. One of them is from Qur’an 25:74: «“Our Lord, grant us from our spouses and offspring comfort to our eyes and make us an example for the righteous.”» And the other is from Qur’an 2:201: «“Our Lord, give us good in this world and good in the Hereafter, and protect us from the punishment of the Fire.”» Wallāhi, I love these two verses so much. I listened to different scholars from Nigeria and beyond explaining their meanings and how they could be incorporated into our duʿā. Since then, I have loved reciting them during my Tahajjud, especially when m...
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Twenty Years with a Living Legacy: My Journey with Shaykh Qamaruddeen Adeniyi Ballo By Mutohhir Olanrewaju Abdulhamid

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For twenty years, Allah has blessed me with the opportunity to know, learn from, and walk alongside one of the most remarkable scholars of our time, Shaykh Qamaruddeen Adeniyi Ballo. Many people call him "Ustādh," while others address him as "Shaykh." However, anyone who has had close contact with him will understand that titles alone cannot fully describe the man. In fact, I often struggle to find the right words whenever I attempt to write about him. If all of Nigeria were a single house filled with books from floor to ceiling, and I were given the task of writing about Shaykh Qamaruddeen Adeniyi Ballo, I would fill every page, every chapter, and every volume. Even then, I would still feel that I had not done justice to his personality, his character, and his immense contribution to Islam and humanity. My ink would dry, and continue drying, long before I could finish telling his story. Shaykh Qamaruddeen Adeniyi Ballo is not merely a scholar; he is a c...
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Beyond Religion: Are You Truly Ready For Marriage A Letter To The Bachelors Of This Generation By Mutohhir Olanrewaju Abdulhamid

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In this 21st century, many Gen-Z youths are no longer thinking seriously about marriage. Some understand the reality and responsibilities that come with it, and that is why they are running away from it. Others truly desire marriage, but the harsh Nigerian economy keeps discouraging them. One thing we must understand is this: marriage is not all about sex. It goes far beyond physical attraction and romantic feelings. Marriage is a lifelong journey filled with sacrifice, patience, responsibility, understanding, and emotional maturity. If you truly desire to raise children and build a peaceful home, then you must sit down with yourself and ask honestly: “Am I truly ready for this journey?” What I have realized is that preparation for marriage is a gradual process. It does not start on the wedding day. It begins from the stage of self-development and responsibility. Graduating from school — whether from a College, Polytechnic, or University — is important. Learning a skill or ...
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A Luminary of Sacred Knowledge: Reflections on My Beloved Shaykh, Shaykh Dhikrulāhi Shāfi‘ī by Mutohhir Olanrewaju AbdulHamid

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“Some men pass through the world as ordinary travellers, while some are divinely positioned as lanterns that illuminate dark generations.” There are personalities whose presence alone reforms hearts before their words even reach the ears. There are scholars whose silence teaches more wisdom than the speeches of many intellectuals. And there are men whom Allah, in His infinite mercy, appoints as spiritual physicians for confused societies. Among such rare personalities stands my beloved Shaykh — Shaykh Dhikrulāhi Shāfi‘ī — a man whose life, character, scholarship, and sincerity continue to leave indelible footprints upon the sands of my spiritual journey. Tonight, as the world sleeps beneath the silence of the moonlight, I sit with my pen in my trembling fingers, attempting to write about a scholar whose depth cannot be fully captured by ink, nor adequately explained by vocabulary. Some personalities are too vast for ordinary description; they are oceans hidden inside human ...
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Towards An Enlightened Century by Sheikh Muhammad Nazim Adil Haqqani Qs

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Treasures are usually not found in beautiful buildings, they are hidden in old ruins. No-one ever finds anything valuable in skyscrapers, but if they dig in old ruins they will find it there. This place here is a very humble place, but the people inside are like treasures. While I was praying, the inspiration came to me to speak to you about the symbol of the tree. A tree cannot be bad, only the conditions around the tree make it bad. A tree never intends to produce a bad fruit. A tree tries to give good fruit to people, but sometimes the fruit will be bad because something came to the tree when it was in blossom. May be it was an insect which caused the fruit to turn bad. Within their structure, mankind has the potential of being perfect. Just like a tree has perfection, everyone has that same capability. He who created man, created him to be perfect. Children are not bad from the beginning, but as they grow, their bad characteristics start forming. Some people keep the go...
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How Diriliş: Ertuğrul Changed My Perspective about Life by Mutohhir Abdulhamid Olanrewaju

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I was never a fan of movies—until 2020, during the global outbreak of COVID-19. Like many others confined at home, I decided to try something new. That decision led me to watch my very first episode of Diriliş: Ertuğrul—a series that would completely transform my outlook on life. Diriliş: Ertuğrul is more than just entertainment. It is an inspirational depiction of the life and struggles of Ertuğrul Bey, a heroic leader of the Kayı Tribe. The series reflects timeless values and presents a powerful narrative rooted in history, leadership, and faith. What struck me most was how the story of the Kayı Tribe encompasses nearly every aspect of life. Through it, I learned profound lessons about politics, leadership, and decision-making. It taught me the importance of treating guests with honor, building meaningful relationships, and maintaining a strong connection with God. The series also highlighted the significance of unity and respect in human interactions—whether with Muslims...
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The Spare Part Economy: A Roadmap to FX Sovereignty in the Era of De-Dollarization By Adam Olatunji Muritala

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PART FOUR The Spare Part Economy: A Roadmap to FX Sovereignty in the Era of De-Dollarization Nigeria does not merely face a currency crisis; it faces a structural dependence crisis. In the era of de-dollarization  where nations are renegotiating trade settlements, diversifying reserve currencies, and questioning dollar hegemony, one truth remains constant: no country achieves real monetary sovereignty without production sovereignty. And nowhere is Nigeria’s vulnerability more visible than in its spare part economy. We speak loudly about currency swaps, bilateral trade in local currencies, and the promise of alternative payment systems. Yet quietly, daily, relentlessly, we send dollars abroad for brake pads, alternators, control boards, gear assemblies, hydraulic seals, circuit breakers, pumps, sensors, injectors, turbines, and electronic modules. We are not just importing machines. We are importing their maintenance cycles. We are importing recurring obligations. The sp...
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