Your struggles are not a sign of weakness but proof that the Almighty has given you sufficient strength. He loves you. Every test is a step towards something greater. Embrace it.
In between the Year 2026 and 2030 some of us will be graduating, buying our first cars, properties, getting married and a good paying Job. May God make all of that possible.
We need love, kindness and care to get through that tough week, the grey skies and storm clouds in life. For the times when things go wrong, when we feel lost, when everyone else appears to be doing well, know that the Almighty hasn’t abandoned us. He knows.
No matter how cold Fajr is, how hot Dhuhr feels, how busy you are at Asr, how tired you get at Maghrib, or how sleepy you are at Isha. If your heart has faith, you'll pray. No excuses.
APPLAUSE FOR MARYAM IBRAHIM DAN’ AZUMI, NIGERIA’S QUR’ANIC CHAMPION
I heartily congratulate Maryam Ibrahim Dan’ Azumi on her remarkable victory at the 46th King Abdulaziz International Qur’anic Competition in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Emerging victorious in a competition featuring participants from 132 other countries is an extraordinary achievement. Her mastery of the Holy Qur’an, including memorisation, recitation, Tajweed and Tafsir, reflects years of discipline, sacrifice, dedication and an unwavering pursuit of excellence.
Maryam’s success is another powerful reminder of the enormous potential of young Nigerians to compete and excel on the global stage. Even more inspiring is the remarkable example of her family, with her elder sister, Hajara Ibrahim Dan Azumi, also having emerged first in an international Qur’anic competition in Jordan in 2024. Their achievements demonstrate what is possible when talent is nurtured through strong values, education, mentorship and family support.
I congratulate their parents, teachers and mentors whose sacrifices and guidance have contributed immensely to these outstanding accomplishments.
On behalf of the Federal Ministry of Youth Development, I celebrate Maryam for bringing honour to our country. May this achievement inspire millions of young Nigerians to pursue knowledge, discipline and excellence, and may Allah continue to increase her in knowledge and make the Holy Qur’an a source of guidance and blessing in her life.
Congratulations, Maryam. Nigeria is proud of you.
Instead of "the universe is aligning for me" — say "Ya Allah, make this easy for me if it is khair for me"
Instead of "I'm calling in abundance" — say "Ya Allah, pour Your barakah upon me"
It's tawakkul over manifestation.
Dua over desire.