By Bilkis Abdulraheem Lawal
Muslims have been urged to always remember the certainty of death and live in constant preparation for the hereafter through righteous deeds and devotion to Allah.
This reminder came from the Lagos State Missioner of the Ansarudeen Society of Nigeria, Sheikh Zakariyyah Thanni, during the seventh-day fidau prayer held in honour of Alhaja Mulikat Essu Lawal at Yaba, Lagos State.
Sheikh Thanni described death as an inevitable reality that awaits every human being, cautioning Muslims against being deceived by the temporary pleasures of the world. He encouraged the faithful to focus on acts that would bring eternal reward on the Day of Judgment.
Speaking on the importance of motherhood in Islam, the cleric noted that women occupy a highly revered position, stressing that paradise lies at the feet of mothers. He advised the congregation, particularly those who still have living parents, to honour, respect, and care for them.
On behalf of the Lawal family, the Chairman of the Ansarudeen Society of Nigeria, Akoka Branch, who is also one of the deceased’s sons, expressed profound gratitude to friends, family, and well-wishers for their prayers and support since Alhaja Lawal’s passing. He prayed that Allah grants her eternal peace.
Alhaja Mulikat Essu Lawal, who died at the age of 92, was described by many as a devout Muslim, a kind-hearted woman, and a philanthropist who touched several lives through her acts of generosity. She is survived by her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
The fidau prayer attracted several clerics, community leaders, and members of the Muslim community who gathered to honour her memory and offer prayers for her soul.
Who Was Alhaja Mulikat Essu Lawal?
The late Alhaja Mulikat Essu Lawal was a devout Muslim, community leader, and philanthropist whose life was defined by faith, compassion, and service to humanity.
Born more than nine decades ago, she lived a life anchored in Islamic values, raising her children with discipline, humility, and love for knowledge and service. Alhaja Lawal was widely respected in her community for her generosity, often extending support to the less privileged and contributing to the growth of Islamic propagation.
Family members and associates described her as “a mother to many”, known for her kindness, simplicity, and deep sense of responsibility.
She passed away peacefully at the age of 92, leaving behind a legacy of faith, compassion, and good deeds. Alhaja Lawal is survived by her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, who continue to uphold her values and contributions to the Muslim community.
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