May Allah make us among the sincere people of the Qur'an, those who recite it, understand it, live by it, and carry its guidance around, May He place barakah in every struggle we endure for His sake and make every step towards His Book heavy on our scales on the Day we meet Him.
You're a Muslim and genuinely don't want an unnecessary burden on the judgement day?
Be very mindful of one sided stories, they are mostly common online, you will find them daily, avoid the urge of being the judge when you can't hear from the other side involved.
Many even go extreme gossiping, backbiting, ins^lting, c^rsing and ridiculing the other party involved. With a one sided story? Muslims? How would you repay the person you did all these to on the great day?
It's so sad that this is what the Internet feeds on.
Ọrọ Ọlọrọ!
On a serious note, it could happen to anyone.
Women who are mutabarrijāt are more vulnerable and the ghāfilāt, even if they are memorizers of the Qurān.
There is case of a woman who got possessed by a jinn that was sent to attack a rāqi. He had been at the entrance of the rāqi's house for days waiting to strike but he and his family were under Allah's protection. A woman came to visit them. She was a nursing mother. She made tasleem and after she was permitted to enter, it was all cricket. Upon going to check her, they found her trying to remove every piece of clothing on her. She had already smacked her baby against the wall.
I know the case of a boy too, who moves as though he's teleporting. You'd see him here and in the twinkle of an eye, he's there. He enters through a room and comes out through another.
The jinns have no power or might to harm except what Allah has decreed. They can't even enter through or open a door you lock while saying the tasmiyah.
If you fear them, they will intimidate you at any given opportunity. Only fear Allah and arm yourself with adhkār and frequent recitation of the Qurān. If you can, recite 10 verses of Al-baqarah in your home morning and evening, they won't come near your home for that day.
There are abundant beneficial adhkār that will keep you fortified. Never miss them. Adkhār are so important, that's why scholars like Imām An-nawawiy wrote a whole book on du'a and adkhār.
PRESS STATEMENT BY THE LEAGUE OF IMAMS AND ALFAS IN YORUBALAND, EDO AND DELTA (ROOBITOH - رابطة)
RE: PROPOSED REDESIGN OF THE NATIONAL YOUTH SERVICE CORPS (NYSC) UNIFORM
In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate
All praise is due to Allah. May His peace and blessings be upon Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ), his family, companions, and all who follow his guidance.
The League of Imams and Alfas in Yorubaland, Edo and Delta States (ROOBITOH) has noted the ongoing discussions regarding the proposed redesign of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) uniform.
ROOBITOH believes that any reform of a national institution should reflect the diversity of Nigeria and respect the constitutional rights of every citizen, including the right to practise one's religion peacefully.
For Muslim women, modest dressing (الحجاب) is not merely a cultural preference but a religious obligation established in the Noble Qur'an and the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). Therefore, any official uniform should make reasonable accommodation for Muslim female corps members to observe this obligation without discrimination.
Allah says:
«"And tell the believing women to lower their gaze, guard their chastity, and not display their adornment except that which ordinarily appears thereof..." (Qur'an 24:31)»
Allah also says:
«"O Prophet! Tell your wives, your daughters, and the believing women to draw their outer garments over themselves. That is more suitable so that they may be recognized and not be harmed." (Qur'an 33:59)»
Islam teaches that modest clothing protects dignity, preserves self-respect, and encourages interactions based on character, competence, and integrity rather than physical appearance. Modesty is a moral value that benefits individuals and society alike.
ROOBITOH therefore submits the following:
1. The redesigned NYSC uniform should accommodate the legitimate religious needs of Muslim female corps members, including a modest hijab that integrates with the official uniform.
2. Relevant stakeholders, including recognised Muslim women's organisations and religious representatives, should be consulted before the final design is approved.
3. National unity is strengthened, not weakened when diversity is respected and every citizen is able to serve the nation without compromising sincerely held religious beliefs.
4. Uniforms for both male and female corps members should promote decency, professionalism, safety, and respect for Nigeria's cultural and religious diversity.
ROOBITOH also notes that public institutions should avoid clothing designs that unnecessarily accentuate the body or compromise the values of modesty. A decent uniform helps foster professionalism, reduces undue emphasis on physical appearance, and creates an environment where corps members are respected for their service and contributions.
We therefore call on the Federal Government and the management of the NYSC to adopt an inclusive and consultative approach that respects the rights of all Nigerians while promoting national cohesion.
May Allah guide our leaders to decisions that promote justice, peace, mutual respect, and unity.
Signed:
League of Imams and Alfas Yorubaland Edo And Delta (ROOBITOH - رابطة)
LEAGUE OF IMAMS AND ALFAS YORUBALAND EDO AND DELTA
It's heartbreaking.
Someone passes away, and almost immediately, people begin saying,
"Please deactivate their account." "Don't share their old posts anymore." "Let's stop interacting with their page."
Not because they hated the person, but because they fear that what remains
May Allāh bless us all my sisters.
Pls my sisters stop posting your pictures even if you’re wearing niqāb (not saying it’s ḥarām but that’s the best).
Stop reposting posts that contain pictures of other sisters, or the kuffar women.
Let’s study tawḥīd & the sunnah of he (ﷺ)
Elders say that when a man loses his footing, the ground shakes for everyone around him. Everything I will be saying here is the wisdom I got from my father.
Let me tell you one hard truth. Your husband is not fighting you; he is fighting his own shame. You said he took over a successful family business and brought it to ruin right? While you thrive? That is a huge confidence breaker.
His demand to take over your business is not about the children needing attention. It is a desperate attempt to feel like a leader and a provider again. No let anyone whine you.
And here you are. You do not want to lose your business and you do not want to lose your marriage. But there is a way our mothers handled it. A lot of our grandmothers were very wealthy market women, sometimes richer than their husbands.
But they understood that a man's ego will never allow him to sit at home and watch his wife feed him everyday. If you fight him head on over ownership, he will become toxic and he will find faults in everything you do just to prove he is the head of the house. Don’t go that route.
Instead, our mothers survived this by practicing invisible leadership. They gave the man influence without handing over the treasury.
Firstly, do not fight him face to face. Bring in that one uncle or elder he respects deeply. Let the elder soften the ground and make him see that taking your shop will not rebuild his father's company.
After the elder has spoken, sit him down and make him the chairman of your business. Let him handle the big suppliers, the landlords, or the government people. Give him a title that commands respect when he steps outside. But keep the bank tokens and the daily market operations in your own hands.
You also have to feed his need to lead. Consult him on things you already have the answers to. Ask him if you should buy ten cartons or fifteen, even when you know you are buying fifteen. It makes him feel in charge of the family vision.
Then, if the business is making good profit, free up some capital for him. Tell him you want him to use his experience to start a new branch or a completely different venture. Give him his own project to build.
When a man has his own vision to chase, he will stop fighting you for yours. That is how you keep your home peaceful and protect the sweat of your hands.
Allah knows best.
I will never forget one of our late brothers here. His last retweet before he died was pornography video.
We recruited about 30 people with blue tick to help us report the account everyday for about a week or so before the page was deactivated.