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O People of the Sunnah, Do Not Stop the Da'wah!
A few minutes ago, I watched a snippet from an interview on Oyinmomo TV featuring the veteran Yoruba Nollywood actor, Sunny Alli. The interview covered his acting career, lifestyle, and several other aspects of his life.
Towards the end of the conversation, he was asked to address a rumour that he had started attending Ilรฉkแบนฬรบ (an Arabic school) despite being an adult.
Clarifying the matter, Sunny Alli explained that he is not enrolled in a conventional Arabic school. Rather, he regularly attends a circle of Islamic knowledge (แธฅalaqah) held five times a week at the Ahlus-Sunnah mosque where he observes his daily prayers. He also mentioned that he attends the mosque's monthly public lectures.
The interviewer then asked a profound question:
"What have you gained since praying with the Ahlus-Sunnah and attending their lectures?"
His response was refreshing.
He explained that praying at the Ahlus-Sunnah mosque and consistently attending its lessons has made him more punctual and steadfast in his แนฃalฤh. He added that it helped him overcome his habit of betting and strengthened his understanding of essential matters of Islamic creed (สฟaqฤซdah) that are vital for success in this life and the Hereafter.
One part of his response particularly stood out to me.
He stated that he does not believe in many of the supernatural claims often portrayed in moviesโsuch as exaggerated depictions of witches, human sacrifice, money rituals, and similar practices. At a time when we occasionally see some Muslim musicians and actors publicly speaking about such beliefs as though they are realities to be celebrated, hearing these words from Sunny Alli was truly a breath of fresh air.
That short clip left me reflecting on something important:
The Da'wah of the Sunnah is making progress. But we must not become complacent.
Our Da'wah should never be confined to social media alone. We must continue taking the message of Tawแธฅฤซd and the Sunnah to our neighbourhood mosques, our families, our communities, our workplaces, and wherever people are willing to listen.
Every sincere reminder has the potential to transform a life.
The Prophet ๏ทบ said:
"For Allah to guide one person through you is better for you than red camels."
Never underestimate the impact of sincere Da'wah. A single lesson, a kind conversation, or an invitation to the mosque may become the means by which Allah guides a heart.
May Allah grant Sunny Alli steadfastness upon Islam, increase him in beneficial knowledge and righteous deeds, and abundantly reward the imams, teachers, and everyone involved in the mosque where he prays and learns.
May Allah also make us among those who call to the truth with wisdom, sincerity, and patience.
Barakallahu feekum.
โ Aladodo Abdus-Salam , @AlfaShehu01
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I did not start my PhD as an โoutstanding student.โ
I nearly failed my first two classes. At a point I was afraid I was going to be withdrawn from the program.
My first year was rough. I began my PhD during the COVID lockdown, while travel restrictions meant I had not even set foot on campus. I was taking classes online from Lagos, Nigeria, trying to keep up with graduate coursework across time zones, erratic internet, and unreliable power supply.
I messed up one exam because my internet connection failed. I missed a few classes, or dropped out in the middle of them, because the power went out. I did not have much of a support system beyond a couple of classmates I managed to reach out to, who were also trying to survive the same uncertainty.
At the end of my first semester, I had taken two classes. I got a B in both. For international students, less than a B is failure. So, I passed โฆ by a margin.
By spring, I had finally made it to the U.S. That semester, I got a B and an A-. And then, slowly, things began to turn.
From there, I earned straight As. I found my footing. I grew into the work, the lab, the science, and the community. I went on to have some of the most formative and meaningful experiences of my life.
Given how rocky the beginning was, finishing my PhD as the overall Outstanding PhD Student at The University of Texas at Dallas was definitely not on my bingo card.
But here we are.
I say this especially to anyone just starting out, or anyone who feels like they are already behind: do not let the beginning convince you that you do not belong.
Sometimes the story starts badly.
That does not mean it ends there.
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I was recently shortlisted for the McKinsery test. I didnโt do the exam ๐ญ๐ ๐ .
I told my friend who was also shortlisted. He scolded me that โat least I should have tried.โ
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