When I read the biography of Muslim scholars, I realize that most of them would have finished the memorization of Quran by 7 and many would have acquired a wide field of knowledge even before they reach the age...
Man is born without any experience and then is influenced by the customs and traditions from those around him. In this way, customs and traditions are conveyed from one generation to the next.
Customs and traditions appear in the actions...
In order to satisfy the child's need for love, compassion and security, you, dear mother, have to take the following steps:
1- Kissing: A kiss is a sign of the heart's mercy for the young child, and confirms the relationship...
This essay is a report of the negative attitudes of the Yoruba towards Muslim names and their holders. In spite of the seriousness and sacredness attached to names by Islam, some uncultured individuals among the Yoruba have resorted to...
Earlier this week I was part of a group that was invited to attend a University Graduation ceremony. Someone dear to me will also be graduating soon and some very good general advice was given at the ceremony I...
Stereotype!
When I joined the federal government girl-only school I currently work as a teacher, my students found me extremely strange. That's because of my trousers that would flow above my ankles, and of the over 200 members of staff,...
All the FOUR daughters of the Prophet salallahu alaihi wassalam had to return back to their father's house at some point in their marriages, He welcomed them back with open arms, listened to their plights and resolved it. Many...
About a decade ago - at the early stage of my union to Queen Rasheedah - I fell ill and was eventually diagnosed of appendicitis. Without ado, perhaps as symptoms were worryingly and scarily manifested, I was recommended for...
Nigeria can no longer be disputed as a nation with multiple religions; its religious multiplicity seems complex, even with some claiming to be atheists. Thus, there is no need for any reasonable Nigerian hating a fellow Nigerian simply because...
Monologue
It should not be strange to readers of ‘The Message’ that this column is coming up, today, with such a memorable title as presented here. A newspaper columnist, who is also a veteran Journalist, is like a human octopus...
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