Odulate Ibrahim

Scientist | Medical Doctor | Pathologist |Consultant Clinical Microbiologist | Writer | Friend.

[Odulate Ibrahim @DMonotheist]

A man’s journey may be like a desert stretched between two pools of water. The first may sustain him for a season, but he must keep moving to reach the next. If he stops in the wilderness, he risks dying between the waters he once had and the water he has yet to find.

[Odulate Ibrahim @DMonotheist]

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@biomerieux Please how can we get API kits in Lagos, Nigeria?

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Initiation of antiretroviral therapy (ART) has been shown to reduce dissemination and replication of virus in tissues if initiated early (<72 hrs) after inoculation in a macaque animal model, though HIV infection is not universally prevented even if PEP is initiated within 4 hrs.

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[Maliq @MasterMaliq]

Hi @alpontif,

I’ve read your post thoroughly, and while it reflects your personal journey, several claims need deeper exploration. Let me address each of your points.

Claim: "I was a Muslim and studied the Quran and various Islamic texts."
You mentioned being a practicing Muslim, but interpretation is key in Islam. Misconceptions arise when texts are read without context or under unqualified teachers. Proper study is essential to understanding the Quran and hadiths.

Claim: "Islam is divided into Sunni, Sufi, and Shia."
These classifications are oversimplified:

Sunni Islam: Focuses on the Quran and Sunnah.

Shia Islam: Emphasizes leadership through the Prophet’s family.

Sufi Islam: Focuses on spiritual connection with God. These groups share core beliefs but have distinct practices.

Claim: "Sunni Islam is the way of the Prophet but oppresses women."
Sunni Islam, based on the Quran and Sunnah, elevated women’s status in a patriarchal society.

Education: The Prophet said, “Seeking knowledge is an obligation upon every Muslim.”

Marriage: Women cannot be forced into marriage (Sahih Bukhari 5138).

Public Life: Women like Khadijah and Aisha were pioneers in business and scholarship.
Oppression in some societies stems from culture, not Islam.

Claim: "Islam mandates killing apostates."
Historically, apostasy was tied to treason, not religious doctrine. The Quran emphasizes freedom of religion: “Let there be no compulsion in religion” (Quran 2:256). Modern scholars argue these rulings don’t apply today.

Claim: "Non-Muslims pay jizya, and Muslims can’t befriend them."

Jizya: A tax that exempted non-Muslims from military service. Muslims paid zakat, a heavier obligation.

Friendship: The Quran permits kindness to non-Muslims: “Allah does not forbid you from being righteous and just...” (Quran 60:8).

Claim: "Boko Haram represents Sunni Islam in its purest form."
Boko Haram distorts Islam for political purposes. Islam condemns the killing of innocents: “Whoever kills a soul... it is as if he had killed all of mankind” (Quran 5:32). Extremism is rejected by the majority of Sunni Muslims.

Claim: "Islam is incompatible with modern society."
Islam’s principles are timeless and compatible with progress, as proven by contributions to science, mathematics, and governance during the Islamic Golden Age.

Claim: "Sufis and Islamic mysticism are no better."
Sufism emphasizes spirituality and self-purification. While some practices may seem unorthodox, they center on universal values like love and compassion.

Claim: "Islam forces belief, and God doesn’t need you to enforce worship."
Islam advocates freedom of belief: “Whoever wills – let him believe; and whoever wills – let him disbelieve” (Quran 18:29). Muslims are to convey the message, not enforce belief.

Claim: "Islam is a political ideology disguised as religion."
Islam integrates spirituality and societal ethics, addressing governance and justice, much like early Judeo-Christian societies.

Claim: "Muslims remain in Islam out of fear."
This is not unique to Islam. Millions freely choose Islam, especially in secular environments. Its growth, particularly among Western converts, disproves the idea of coercion.

Claim: "Islamic descriptions of Paradise are sensual."
Descriptions of Paradise are symbolic, aiming to make abstract spiritual concepts more relatable. The ultimate reward is closeness to God (Quran 75:22-23).

Claim: "Islam forbids innovation, making it static."
Islam forbids altering core beliefs but encourages progress in worldly matters. The Islamic Golden Age shows Islam’s adaptability.

Claim: "Islam appeals to ignorance and brainwashing."
Islam encourages reflection: “Do they not reflect upon the Quran?” (Quran 47:24). Faith is rooted in evidence, reason, and conviction.

Your post confuses cultural practices and political misuse with Islam’s true teachings. Islam emphasizes justice, compassion, and free will. If you truly understood it, you might not have left.

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I extend my gratitude to @OGSG_Official, @followlasg, and @NigeriaGov for their contributions to my education. Though our nation bears its trials, there is still much to be thankful for. May we stay steadfast in sincere, uplifting strides toward greatness.🙏

[Odulate Ibrahim @DMonotheist]

If all our misfortunes were laid in one common heap whence everyone must take an equal portion, most people would be content to take their own and depart.

We can only thank God.

[Idris @7signxx]

Someone was asked why she suddenly became so religious, and what she shared was quite scary...

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[Odulate Ibrahim @DMonotheist]

@fimiletoks @NosaMUgiagbe We also look into our minimum wage sir. The minimum wage in Jakarta, Indonesia is about 5.06M IDR/month.

[Odulate Ibrahim @DMonotheist]

@fimiletoks The minimum wage in Jakarta, Indonesia is about 5.06M IDR/month.

[Odulate Ibrahim @DMonotheist]

@fimiletoks 100 United States Dollar = 1,567,000.00 Indonesian Rupiah

[Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus @DrTedros]

Great achievement: #Brazil eliminated lymphatic filariasis. Congratulations to all the communities, health workers, public health experts and the government who worked to make this happen.

#HealthForAll

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[RC of Pathologists @RCPath]

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It’s also a shame that most of the economic figures and data touted by the president in his speech are either misleading, false or outrightly dishonest.

It was an underwhelming speech by every metric.

[Idris @7signxx]

Some of the best advice you can get as a Muslim...

[Imran Muhammad @Imranmuhdz]

The reason why the EFCC rejected the method by which Yahaya Bello reported to the commission.

“Upon realising that Bello came with the governor and some dignitaries, the Executive Chairman directed that no official should attend to him.

“His manner of coming to EFCC was a breach of our protocol. No Nigerian, no matter how highly placed, is expected to come for an invitation in a convoy of vehicles and with a sitting governor.

“To the EFCC, he came with grandeur which is contrary to our procedures.

“There are stages of documentation which Bello skipped because he was with the governor who has immunity.

“The EFCC also did not invite the governor. So, what was the basis for accompanying Bello to our headquarters in Abuja?

“We have not been comfortable with the roles of the governor in this case.

“After fulfilling all procedures of documentation, Bello was expected to come with his lawyer(s) and not a governor or Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs).

“We cannot be intimidated or subject our system to political pollution.

“This made the Executive Chairman of EFCC to direct that no official should attend to Bello. He must undergo due process like every invitee.

“The commission was unhappy with the pre-emptive propaganda in the media by Bello’s team which had created false impressions.

“There was a narration that the ex-governor was already in EFCC’s custody.” A source told The Nation.