* Dr Mumini Alao announces passing of Alhaja Ayisat Omofemi Alao; Janazah holds in Ogun
The President of the University of Lagos Muslim Alumni (UMA), Dr Mumini Alao, has announced the death of his mother, Alhaja Ayisat Omofemi Alao, who returned to Allah on Friday, October 30, 2026, at the age of 89.
The deceased returned to Allah at 1:30 p.m., according to a family announcement issued by Dr Alao, a veteran and award-winning sports journalist who serves as Executive Consultant at Complete Communications Limited, publishers of Complete Sports.
Muslim News gathered that her Janazah (Islamic funeral prayer and burial rites) is scheduled for Saturday, October 31, at the Mainland Muslim Cemetery, Papalanto-Ofada, Ogun State, by 2 p.m.
Family announces death
Announcing her return to Allah, Dr Alao said the family accepted the development with total submission to the will of Allah.
“With total submission to the will of Allah, we announce the passing of our dear mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Alhaja Ayisat Omofemi Alao,” the announcement read.
The family disclosed that the nonagenarian-to-be died at 1:30 p.m. on Friday and called for prayers as preparations were made for her burial in accordance with Islamic rites.
Muslim News mourns
The Qur’an, in Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 156, teaches believers to respond to adversity with faith and patience: “Indeed, we belong to Allah, and indeed, to Him we will return.”
Muslim News prays that Allah forgives Alhaja Ayisat Omofemi Alao, grants her His infinite mercy, illuminates and expands her grave, accepts her good deeds and admits her into Jannatul Firdaus.
May Allah also comfort Dr Mumini Alao and the entire family, strengthen them through this difficult period and grant them the fortitude to bear the loss. Ameen.
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