By Rasheed Abubakar
* Grateful to Allah for life, good health, and the grace to remain steadfast
Renowned Islamic scholar, Professor Dawud Olatokunbo Shittu Noibi (OBE), has urged Muslims to take life with seriousness and remain mindful of their accountability before Allah.
The 91‑year‑old scholar made the remarks during an interactive session with Muslim News on Sunday, held on the sidelines of the 10th General Assembly of the Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria (MUSWEN) at the Bola Babalakin Hall, Gbongan, Osun State.
Prof. Noibi, who served as the pioneer Executive Secretary of MUSWEN for more than a decade until his retirement on 17 November 2019, expressed gratitude to Almighty Allah for his life, sound health and the opportunity to continue walking the path of steadfastness.
He reminded attendees that life is not a bed of roses and said believers should always remember that Allah will test them to determine who remains righteous and worthy of bliss in the hereafter.
“Alhamdulillah for life, sound health and the opportunity to tread the path of steadfastness,” he remarked, adding, “Let us always be conscious of accountability. We will be held answerable for every action we take. Let us also be patient, for a time will come when we will wish we had done more good deeds.”
The assembly also marked the transition of leadership, with Prof. Wole Abdul‑Lateef Abbas announced as the new Executive Secretary of MUSWEN, succeeding Prof. Muslih Tayo Yahya, who had served since 2019.
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