A practicing Muslim who never hid his faith, Dembélé married his pious wife, Rima Edbouche; a modest, hijab-wearing Moroccan queen and influencer who keeps her beauty and life private in line with Islamic values in a beautiful traditional Islamic ceremony in 2021.
Since that day, everything changed. No more headlines about recklessness.
Instead: maturity, focus, discipline, family, and unprecedented success.
A loving home, fatherhood, and the stability of a righteous marriage grounded him.
His performances skyrocketed – goals, assists, trophies, and global recognition followed.
Many close to him credit this union with bringing immense blessings (barakah) into his life.
Proof that when you prioritize Allah, your roots, and a halal foundation, the dunya aligns.
Dembélé shows the world:
You don’t have to compromise your Islam to reach the top.
You can be an elite athlete, a global icon, and a devoted Muslim husband and father.
May Allah continue to bless their family, protect their modesty, and grant them success in both worlds.
Ameen. What a role model for our youth!
Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa is remembered as one of Nigeria’s founding fathers and a symbol of moderation, diplomacy, and national service. He was a statesman, teacher and the first and only Prime Minister of independent Nigeria, serving from 1960 until January 1966.