… Pays heartfelt tribute to a humble, principled father whose legacy of wisdom and faith lives on
The former Amir of The Muslim Congress (TMC), Dr. Lukman Abdurraheem, is bereaved following the death of his father, Alhaji Raimi Aremu Adejumo, who passed away peacefully at the age of 90.
Dr. Abdurraheem made the announcement in an emotional tribute shared via his Facebook page on Friday, November 21, 2025. Titled “Tribute to My Father, Alhaji Raimi Aremu Adejumo (1935–2025): A life of wisdom, humility, loyalty, and timeless contentment”, the post captured the character and legacy of a man deeply rooted in values and simplicity.
Muslim News gathered that Alhaji Adejumo, despite having limited formal education, was known for his intellectual curiosity and lifelong dedication to knowledge.
Born and raised in Osogbo’s Ferebiekun Compound, he became a self-taught chronicler of Osogbo’s history and was widely respected for his wisdom and contentment.
“My Dad was not wealthy in material possessions, but he was rich in wisdom, contentment, discipline, and humanity,” Dr. Abdurraheem wrote, adding that, “He raised us in a one-room apartment yet instilled in us values and dignity that no mansion could offer.”
He described his father as a quiet leader, a lover of Islamic scholarship, and a man of deep humility who lived and died with honour.
Alhaji Adejumo’s legacy, the tribute noted, lives on in the lives he touched and the generations he inspired.
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Tribute to My Father, Alhaji Raimi Aremu Adejumo (1935–2025)
“A life of wisdom, humility, loyalty, and timeless contentment.”
Inna lillāhi wa innā ilayhi rājiʿūn.
Today, November 21 2025, my beloved father, mentor, moral compass, and community pillar, Alhaji Raimi Aremu Adejumo, returned to Allah the Almighty, his Creator, at the remarkable age of 90.
My Dad was not wealthy in material possessions, but he was rich in wisdom, contentment, discipline, and humanity. Born into modest circumstances in Osogbo, Ferebiekun Compound. He rose to become a self-taught chronicler of Osogbo history, a man who devoured knowledge of Islam, politics, philosophy, history and culture despite limited formal education, and a shining example of humility and perseverance. He learnt to read Yoruba and English newspapers from the ABDE pamphlet.
He raised us in a one-room apartment, yet provided a world of love, values, and dignity that no mansion could match. He lived simply, not out of limitation, but out of principle. When others rushed to build houses in Lagos, my Dad chose to invest in human beings, believing that people and knowledge outlive structures and wealth. That philosophy has shaped generations.
My Dad was a lover of scholars, a man who sought knowledge with sincerity, respected Islamic teachers without disdain for Non-Muslims, and carried himself with deep humility. He became a community builder, a rallying point for friends and foes, and a quiet leader everywhere he lived, from Osogbo to Ife, Ife to Lagos, and Lagos back to Osogbo again.
In his marital life, my Dad embodied fairness and unity. He was a great husband to four wives at different times, yet he built a home where unity and harmony flourished, something rare in polygamous families. His fairness, patience, and discipline ensured that his children stood together as one.
He remained loyal even when others betrayed him. He never returned evil with evil. His steadfast character in the face of treachery is one of the greatest lessons of his life. He lived with honour and died with a clean heart at 90.
My Dad’s life was not loud, but it was powerful, an example of leadership through humility, wisdom, contentment, and faith.
He is survived by:
Alhaji Kareem Raheem Adejumo, FCA
Fatai Raheem Adejumo,
Aolat Rafiu,
Fausat Opeyemi,
Dr. Lukman Raheem Adejumo,
Akeem Adejumo,
Suraju Adejumo,
Taofeek Adejumo,
AbdulWaheed Adejumo,
Shakiru Adejumo,
Rafiat Adejumo,
and many grandchildren, relatives, and loved ones.
اللهم اغفر له وارحمه، وعافه واعف عنه، وأكرم نزله، ووسع مدخله، واغسله بالماء والثلج والبرد، ونقه من الخطايا كما ينقّى الثوب الأبيض من الدنس.
اللهم اجعل قبره روضة من رياض الجنة، ولا تجعله حفرة من حفر النار.
اللهم ثبّته عند السؤال، ونوّر له قبره، واجعل عمله الصالح شفيعًا له.
اللهم اجعل البركة في ذريته، وارحمه برحمتك الواسعة يا أرحم الراحمين.
O Allah, forgive my Dad and have mercy on him. Honour his resting place and make his grave a garden from the gardens of Paradise. Cleanse him of all shortcomings and admit him into Jannatul Firdaus. Amin.
Final Word
My Dad lived a life worthy of honour—quiet but impactful, humble but powerful, simple but deeply meaningful. His goodness remains engraved in our hearts, and his legacy will continue through his children, grandchildren, and the many lives he touched.
May Allah reward him with Nur (light), Rahmah (mercy), Maghfirah (forgiveness), and a beautiful place in Jannatul Firdaus.
Amin.
Written by Dr. Lukman
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