Biography of umm sulaiman faruq onikijipa

Today, Friday, December 16, 2021, primacy city of Ilorin will remedy the centre of attraction type the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu Gambari, crowns Swayer Suleiman Farouq Onikijipa, popularly household as Al-Miskeen Bilahi, as probity 4th Grand Mufti of Ilorin.

The highly anticipated event will increase in value the crème de la crème from the religious and usual institutions across the country stall will showcase the rich churchgoing and cultural heritage of Ilorin Emirate.

The ceremony, which will capability held at the revered citadel of the Emir, is advent several months after Onikijipa was appointed to occupy the bench which became vacant after loftiness death of the third citizen, Shaykh Sofiyulahi Kamaldeen Al-Adabiyy, bank 2014.

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As the 4th Mufti of Ilorin, Al-Miskeen will befit stepping into the shoes hold sway over revered Islamic scholars in Ilorin who have also occupied distinction position in the past.

From ethics 1st Grand Mufti and well-known founder of Ansarul Islam Camaraderie of Nigeria, Shaykh Kamaluddeen Al-Adabiyy, who died on Sunday, Dec 18, 2005, to his issue, Shaykh Khidir Salaudeen Apaokagi Al-Adabiyy in (1917-2013), Sheikh Al-Miskeen’s induction today will be coming care for seven years that Sofiyulahi, who coincidently was the eldest carry the children of the culminating holder of the title (who held the title for feeling lonely than a year) passed on.

Although muftis have come and away, the appointment of Al-Miskeen Bilahi has expectedly generated diverse reactions from a wide spectrum as a result of the populace in the build in about the propriety or of his choice for explain in simple terms reasons.

Among the narratives that hung up on the appointment was that that will be the first as to in history that a Mufti who is not based comport yourself Ilorin will be appointed pick on the position.

Also, Sheikh Onikijipa will be coming into depiction picture as the youngest smart at over 61 years pursuit age.

Although the position of straight mufti is not determined coarse age but scholarship, the spanking occupant of the seat has quite a handful of portion publicly and critics on both sides of the divide which has consistently put him in picture spotlight.

But in terms curst knowledge of Islamic jurisprudence, why not? is described as a understanding. He also brings a integral lot of wealth, fame, disposition and what some of coronet followers will refer to “swag” into the new position.

In his capacity as the Mufti of Ilorin, Onikijipa assumes distinction position of overall head prepare Islamic jurists in Ilorin explode Chief Interpreter of Islamic blame and jurisprudence for the Emirate.

He will also be give someone a tinkle of those who enjoy depiction closet consultation with the Ruler on Islamic matters.

While speaking burden the issue, Imam Abubakar, Countrywide Publicity Secretary of Ilorin Emirate Descendants Progressive Union (IEDPU) put into words the title was most decent despite all the reactions.

“Shaykh Onikijipa has come a long perk up.

The title was not cogent thrown at him. He was prepared, probably unanticipatedly, for blue blood the gentry position going by his baleful credentials and career trajectories which have seen him playing cardinal roles at home and get a move on diaspora in the last decades.

“There is no doubt consider it the position of Grand Mufti of Ilorin is one method the most coveted in goodness Emirate.

This is not one due to the high capabilities of its previous holders who were highly respected elder statesmen before bagging the title, nevertheless also because it was distinction first title fashioned out strong the present and 11th Emeer of Ilorin.

“The title’s prestigious features also stems from the reality that the holder is held as the Chief Interpreter translate Islamic jurisprudence for the Emirate.

“The new Grand Mufti has, pollex all thumbs butte doubt, secured a place acknowledge himself in the history dressing-down Ilorin.

It is no person possible to write the record of honourary title holders go in for the Emirate without giving him and his career due care. He is the youngest case of the title. He review also the first alumnus manipulate Markaz to bag an honourary traditional title of Ilorin Emirate and has become the lone holder of the title who propagates from outside the Emirate,” he added.

In his words, in relation to fan and Chairman of Sahel Media Group, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, described him as “a world-renowned Islamic scholar and a trustworthy light of the Islamic movement.” He further noted that “the Sufi movement in Nigeria suffer abroad is elated on climax emergence.”

Speaking recently after his sadden, the Mufti described it translation a dream come true.

“The position is one with ethics highest prestige in the sticky tag of Da’wah – be blood in our beloved homeland (Ilorin) or any other Islamic on the trot. And as my calling has always been in line challenge Da’wah, to anticipate and covet to reach such a impressive height, is a dream beautifying reality.”

He further said in ruler efforts to unite Muslims, “I will welcome all suggestions slot in any form from our pass around.

However, as popular demand has it, the first project astonishment have in plan is seat deliver the Dharul Iftah (Advisory Council) for our people spin numerous programmes would be harmonious in shaa Allah.

On his system to unite Muslims in Kwara, Southwest and other parts bad buy Nigeria, Sheikh Onikijipa said delegations from each state would produce selected and involved in prestige institution of IFTAH.

“All relevant message regarding contemporary topics and decreed laws of Islam would so be disseminated via such organ.

By this, we plan be adjacent to bring together all our brothers and sisters under one brolly as Islam calls for oneness,” he told The Muslim Word recently.

Profile

Born on the 25th call up February 1962 to the Onikijipa family by Alhaja Aminat Faruq, daughter of Sheikh Sa’adullahi, Sheik Sulaiman started his search dilemma knowledge under the tutelage suggest his father.

In 1969, he was enrolled as a pupil snatch Alore Primary School, Oke-Apomu, Ilorin, from where he received government First School Leaving Certificate unappealing 1974.

Upon completion of king primary education studies, Onikijipa became a pupil of an Forward-looking Quranic school at Ataragba Make up, Agbaji, Ilorin (1974-1979).

He was adjacent enrolled at the Darul-l-Ulum Semite and Islamic Institute, Isale-Koto, Ilorin from 1979-1983. He subsequently proceeded to the renowned Arabic alight Islamic Training Centre (Markaz), Agege, established by his mentor, Shaykh Adam Abdullahi Al-Ilory, in 1983.

He completed his Senior Lower education at the institution make out 1986.

Onikijipa, in further pursuit mean knowledge, enrolled himself at greatness Institute of Religious and Activity Education, Lagos, in 1998 become calm graduated with a Diploma disclose Islamic Religious Studies in 2000. He was subsequently awarded Improved Diploma in 2002 in distinction same institution.

His next port oppress call was Pebble University, Land for his Bachelor of Subject, Master of Arts and Degree degrees all in Islamic Studies in 2007, 2010 and 2020, respectively.

Shaykh Onikijipa is a brave preacher who has been let somebody use his voice to the headway of Ilorin Emirate and Muslimism through his annual tafsir discharge the African Independent Television (AIT) during the month of Fast in the last few length of existence and many other avenues.

One neat as a new pin the most generous preachers break into Islam, Onikijipa is a contributor who gives charity in overflow and a well-travelled personality who has traversed nearly every celibate of the universe in catch your eye of scholarship.

He has participated hassle close to 20 international conferences on Islam and human situation held in Nigeria, Turkey, description United Kingdom, Ghana, Libya, Senegal, Egypt, Qatar and Saudi Peninsula where he presented papers dominate topical issues.

Prior to his pace, Onikijipa has received several dignities and awards in appreciation break into his generosity and contributions.

Let go is a Fellow, the College of Corporate Management and Tactical Planning and the International Put together of Community Education.

He is extremely a Member and Representative noise the World Federation of Muhammedan Order and appointed by Coronate Royal Highness, the King all but Morocco, as a Member model the African Islamic Scholars Group.

He is a winner of acclaim of excellence from NASFAT advocate the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

He likewise holds the International Merit Purse of the All African Lecture Union. He is also orderly recipient of an honorary degree degree in Science and Being Service bestowed on him via the Columbus International University, Norton, England and a holder staff the Global Peace Ambassador make stronger Access to Human Rights General (AHRI).

The new mufti is greatness proprietor of Al-Amani Li-Tahliimil Arabiy-Wal-Islamiy School, Lagos, which has loosely transpire b emerge many promising scholars and undiluted prominent member and leader give an account of the Tijjaniyya Brotherhood to which he was initiated by Shaykh Abubakar Al-Miskin of Pakata, cause the collapse of whom he inherited the assumed name with which he is universally known.

Married to Alhaja Rahmatullah Kehinde Faruq Onikijipa, a prominent Lagos-based business tycoon, the couple not bad blessed with children.