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Juma’a Sermon: How to spoil Sihr or black magic in your house, shop, office
By Imam Murtadha Muhammad – 08038289761
Thursday, 19/12/2024
In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
All praise is due to Allah. We praise Him and we seek for His assistance, forgiveness and guidance. We seek refuge with Him from the evils of our own souls and from our misdeeds. No one can mislead whomever Allah guides and no one can guide whomever Allah causes to go astray.
I testify that there is no deity worthy of worship except Allah. He is One and He has no partner. I also testify that Muhammad is His Servant and Messenger. Allah sent him with the religion of guidance and truth so that it may prevail over all other religions even if the disbelievers dislike that.
It was narrated from Abu Hurairah, may Allah be pleased with him, that the Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) said:
“Allah has not sent down any disease but He has also sent down healing for it.” [Al-Bukhari]
It was narrated from Usamah Ibn Sharik, may Allah be pleased with him, that the Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) said:
“Seek medical treatment, for Allah has not created any disease but He has also created a cure for it, except one disease: old age.” [Ahmad and four others; classed as Sahih by At-Tirmidhi]
It was narrated from Jabir, may Allah be pleased with him, that the Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) said:
“For every disease there is a remedy, so if you find the right remedy for the disease, you will be healed by the leave of Allah.” [Muslim]
It was narrated that Abdullah, may Allah be pleased with him, said that the Messenger of Allah (Peace be upon him) said:
“Allah has not sent down any disease but He has also sent down its cure. Those who know it know it and those who do not know it do not know it.” [Ahmad]
People ask me frequently what they can do because they believe they have been inflicted by black magic (Sihr).
What can you do if you think you have been inflicted by black magic? Please do as follows:
1. Frequently Reciting Suratul Baqarah, or the whole Qur’an in the place.
2. Recite Suratul Baqarah or the whole Qur’an in the water and sprinkle it all over the place.
3. Add Zam-Zam water in the water.
Also Be Using:
1. Zam-Zam water
2. Habbatus Sauda
3. Zaitun Oil
4. Honey, For your general health and wellbeing.
How To Spoil The Sihr Or Magic
1. Water (If you can get hot water). You can add salt in the water if the patient is not hypertensive patient.
2. Habbatus Sauda Seeds. You grand it to powder.
3. Lotus Tree leaves (Sidr).
4. Recite Ayatul Kursiy in the water × 7.
5. Recite Suratul Fatiha in the water × 7.
6. Recite Ayaatur Ruqyah in the water.
7. Recite, وَقَدِمْنَآ إِلَىٰ مَا عَمِلُواْ مِنْ عَمَلٍۢ فَجَعَلْنَٰهُ هَبَآءً مَّنثُورًا. × 7.
8. The patient will drink the water. And bath with the remaining water.
How To Check And Diagnose The Person With Sihr Or Magic.
By Imam Murtadha Muhammad – 08038289761
Recite the following Qur’anic Surahs to the person:
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ
الْقَارِعَةُ، مَا الْقَارِعَةُ، وَمَا أَدْرَاكَ مَا الْقَارِعَةُ، يَوْمَ يَكُونُ النَّاسُ كَالْفَرَاشِ الْمَبْثُوثِ، وَتَكُونُ الْجِبَالُ كَالْعِهْنِ الْمَنْفُوشِ، فَأَمَّا مَنْ ثَقُلَتْ مَوَازِينُهُ، فَهُوَ فِي عِيشَةٍ رَاضِيَةٍ، وَأَمَّا مَنْ خَفَّتْ مَوَازِينُهُ، فَأُمُّهُ هَاوِيَةٌ، وَمَا أَدْرَاكَ مَا هِيَهْ، نَارٌ حَامِيَةٌ.
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ
وَيْلٌ لِّكُلِّ هُمَزَةٍ لُّمَزَةٍ، الَّذِي جَمَعَ مَالًا وَعَدَّدَهُ، يَحْسَبُ أَنَّ مَالَهُ أَخْلَدَهُ، كَلَّا ۖ لَيُنبَذَنَّ فِي الْحُطَمَةِ، وَمَا أَدْرَاكَ مَا الْحُطَمَةُ، نَارُ اللَّهِ الْمُوقَدَةُ، الَّتِي تَطَّلِعُ عَلَى الْأَفْئِدَةِ، إِنَّهَا عَلَيْهِم مُّؤْصَدَةٌ، فِي عَمَدٍ مُّمَدَّدَة.
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ
أَلْهَاكُمُ التَّكَاثُرُ، حَتَّىٰ زُرْتُمُ الْمَقَابِرَ، كَلَّا سَوْفَ تَعْلَمُونَ، ثُمَّ كَلَّا سَوْفَ تَعْلَمُونَ، كَلَّا لَوْ تَعْلَمُونَ عِلْمَ الْيَقِينِ، لَتَرَوُنَّ الْجَحِيمَ، ثُمَّ لَتَرَوُنَّهَا عَيْنَ الْيَقِينِ، ثُمَّ لَتُسْأَلُنَّ يَوْمَئِذٍ عَنِ النَّعِيمِ.
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
وَٱلۡعَٰدِيَٰتِ ضَبۡحٗا، فَٱلۡمُورِيَٰتِ قَدۡحٗا، فَٱلۡمُغِيرَٰتِ صُبۡحٗا، فَأَثَرۡنَ بِهِۦ نَقۡعٗا، فَوَسَطۡنَ بِهِۦ جَمۡعًا، إِنَّ ٱلۡإِنسَٰنَ لِرَبِّهِ, لَكَنُودٞ, وَإِنَّهُۥ عَلَىٰ ذَٰلِكَ لَشَهِيدٞ, وَإِنَّهُۥ لِحُبِّ ٱلۡخَيۡرِ لَشَدِيدٌ, ۞ أَفَلَا يَعۡلَمُ إِذَا بُعۡثِرَ مَا فِي ٱلۡقُبُورِ, وَحُصِّلَ مَا فِي ٱلصُّدُورِ, إِنَّ رَبَّهُم بِهِمۡ يَوۡمَئِذٖ لَّخَبِيرُۢ.
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
إِذَا زُلۡزِلَتِ ٱلۡأَرۡضُ زِلۡزَالَهَا، وَأَخۡرَجَتِ ٱلۡأَرۡضُ أَثۡقَالَهَا، وَقَالَ ٱلۡإِنسَٰنُ مَا لَهَا، يَوۡمَئِذٖ تُحَدِّثُ أَخۡبَارَهَا، بِأَنَّ رَبَّكَ أَوۡحَىٰ لَهَا، يَوۡمَئِذٖ يَصۡدُرُ ٱلنَّاسُ أَشۡتَاتٗا لِّيُرَوۡاْ أَعۡمَٰلَهُمۡ، فَمَن يَعۡمَلۡ مِثۡقَالَ ذَرَّةٍ خَيۡرٗا يَرَهُۥ، وَمَن يَعۡمَلۡ مِثۡقَالَ ذَرَّةٖ شَرّٗا يَرَهُۥ.
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ
لَمْ يَكُنِ الَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا مِنْ أَهْلِ الْكِتَابِ وَالْمُشْرِكِينَ مُنْفَكِّينَ حَتَّىٰ تَأْتِيَهُمُ الْبَيِّنَةُ، رَسُولٌ مِنَ اللَّهِ يَتْلُو صُحُفًا مُطَهَّرَةً، فِيهَا كُتُبٌ قَيِّمَةٌ، وَمَا تَفَرَّقَ الَّذِينَ أُوتُوا الْكِتَابَ إِلَّا مِنْ بَعْدِ مَا جَاءَتْهُمُ الْبَيِّنَةُ، وَمَا أُمِرُوا إِلَّا لِيَعْبُدُوا اللَّهَ مُخْلِصِينَ لَهُ الدِّينَ حُنَفَاءَ وَيُقِيمُوا الصَّلَاةَ وَيُؤْتُوا الزَّكَاةَ ۚ وَذَٰلِكَ دِينُ الْقَيِّمَةِ، إِنَّ الَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا مِنْ أَهْلِ الْكِتَابِ وَالْمُشْرِكِينَ فِي نَارِ جَهَنَّمَ خَالِدِينَ فِيهَا ۚ أُولَٰئِكَ هُمْ شَرُّ الْبَرِيَّةِ، إِنَّ الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا وَعَمِلُوا الصَّالِحَاتِ أُولَٰئِكَ هُمْ خَيْرُ الْبَرِيَّةِ، جَزَاؤُهُمْ عِنْدَ رَبِّهِمْ جَنَّاتُ عَدْنٍ تَجْرِي مِنْ تَحْتِهَا الْأَنْهَارُ خَالِدِينَ فِيهَا أَبَدًا ۖ رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهُمْ وَرَضُوا عَنْهُ ۚ ذَٰلِكَ لِمَنْ خَشِيَ رَبَّهُ.
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
أَلَمْ تَرَ كَيْفَ فَعَلَ رَبُّكَ بِأَصْحابِ الْفِيلِ، أَلَمْ يَجْعَلْ كَيْدَهُمْ فِي تَضْلِيلٍ، وَأَرْسَلَ عَلَيْهِمْ طَيْراً أَبابِيلَ، تَرْمِيهِمْ بِحِجارَةٍ مِنْ سِجِّيلٍ، فَجَعَلَهُمْ كَعَصْفٍ مَأْكُولٍ.
فَدَمْدَمَ عَلَيْهِمْ رَبُّهُم بِذَنبِهِمْ فَسَوَّاهَا × 7
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“الحمد لله رب العالمين الرحمن الرحيم مالك يوم الدين إياك نعبد وإياك نستعين اهدنا الصراط المستقيم صراط الذين أنعمت عليهم غير المغضوب عليهم ولا الضالين.” × 7
“قل هو الله أحد الله الصمد لم يلد ولم يولد ولم يكن له كفوًا أحد.” × 3
“قل أعوذ برب الفلق من شر ما خلق ومن شر غاسق إذا وقب ومن شر النفاثات في العقد ومن شر حاسد إذا حسد.” ×3
“قل أعوذ برب الناس ملك الناس إله الناس من شر الوسواس الخناس الذي يوسوس في صدور الناس من الجنة والناس.” × 3
“اللَّهُ لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا هُوَ الْحَيُّ الْقَيُّومُ لَا تَأْخُذُهُ سِنَةٌ وَلَا نَوْمٌ لَهُ مَا فِي السَّمَاوَاتِ وَمَا فِي الْأَرْضِ مَنْ ذَا الَّذِي يَشْفَعُ عِنْدَهُ إِلَّا بِإِذْنِهِ يَعْلَمُ مَا بَيْنَ أَيْدِيهِمْ وَمَا خَلْفَهُمْ وَلَا يُحِيطُونَ بِشَيْءٍ مِنْ عِلْمِهِ إِلَّا بِمَا شَاءَ وَسِعَ كُرْسِيُّهُ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضَ وَلاَ يَؤُودُهُ حِفْظُهُمَا وَهُوَ الْعَلِيُّ الْعَظِيمُ.”
“آمَنَ الرَّسُولُ بِمَا أُنزِلَ إِلَيْهِ مِن رَّبِّهِ وَالْمُؤْمِنُونَ ۚ كُلٌّ آمَنَ بِاللَّهِ وَمَلَائِكَتِهِ وَكُتُبِهِ وَرُسُلِهِ لَا نُفَرِّقُ بَيْنَ أَحَدٍ مِّن رُّسُلِهِ ۚ وَقَالُوا سَمِعْنَا وَأَطَعْنَا ۖ غُفْرَانَكَ رَبَّنَا وَإِلَيْكَ الْمَصِيرُ.” لَا يُكَلِّفُ اللَّهُ نَفْسًا إِلَّا وُسْعَهَا ۚ لَهَا مَا كَسَبَتْ وَعَلَيْهَا مَا اكْتَسَبَتْ ۗ رَبَّنَا لَا تُؤَاخِذْنَا إِن نَّسِينَا أَوْ أَخْطَأْنَا ۚ رَبَّنَا وَلَا تَحْمِلْ عَلَيْنَا إِصْرًا كَمَا حَمَلْتَهُ عَلَى الَّذِينَ مِن قَبْلِنَا ۚ رَبَّنَا وَلَا تُحَمِّلْنَا مَا لَا طَاقَةَ لَنَا بِهِ ۖ وَاعْفُ عَنَّا وَاغْفِرْ لَنَا وَارْحَمْنَا ۚ أَنتَ مَوْلَانَا فَانصُرْنَا عَلَى الْقَوْمِ الْكَافِرِينَ.”
“واتبعوا ما تتلو الشياطين على ملك سليمان وما كفر سليمان ولكن الشياطين كفروا يعلمون الناس السحر وما أنزل على الملكين ببابل هاروت وماروت وما يعلمان من أحد حتى يقولا إنما نحن فتنة فلا تكفر فيتعلمون منهما ما يفرقون به بين المرء وزوجه وما هم بضارين به من أحد إلا بإذن الله ويتعلمون ما يضرهم ولا ينفعهم ولقد علموا لمن اشتراه ما له في الآخرة من خلاق ولبئس ما شروا به أنفسهم لو كانوا يعلمون.”
“فَلَمَّآ أَلۡقَوۡاْ قَالَ مُوسَىٰ مَا جِئۡتُم بِهِ ٱلسِّحۡرُۖ إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ سَيُبۡطِلُهُۥٓ إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ لَا يُصۡلِحُ عَمَلَ ٱلۡمُفۡسِدِينَ.”
“وَيُحِقُّ ٱللَّهُ ٱلۡحَقَّ بِكَلِمَٰتِهِۦ وَلَوۡ كَرِهَ ٱلۡمُجۡرِمُونَ.”
“لاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ اللَّهُ وَحْدَهُ لاَ شَرِيكَ لَهُ لَهُ الْمُلْكُ وَلَهُ الْحَمْدُ يحي و يميتوَهُوَ عَلَى كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِير.”
“قل اللهم مالك الملك تؤتي الملك من تشاء وتنزع الملك ممن تشاء وتعز من تشاء وتذل من تشاء بيدك الخير إنك على كل شيء قدير تولج الليل في النهار وتولج النهار في الليل وتخرج الحي من الميت وتخرج الميت من الحي وترزق من تشاء بغير حساب.”
“وإن يمسسك الله بضر فلا كاشف له إلا هو وإن يردك بخير فلا راد لفضله يصيب به من يشاء من عباده وهو الغفور الرحيم.”
“وقل رب أدخلني مدخل صدق وأخرجني مخرج صدق واجعل لي من لدنك سلطانًا نصيرًا وقل جاء الحق وزهق الباطل إن الباطل كان زهوقًا.”
“وننزل من القرآن ما هو شفاء ورحمة للمؤمنين ولا يزيد الظالمين إلا خسارا.”
“اللهم فاطر السماوات والأرض، عالم الغيب والشهادة، لا إله إلا أنت، رب كل شيء ومليكه، أعوذ بك من شر نفسي، ومن شر الشيطان وشركه، وأن أقترف على نفسي سوءًا، أو أجرّه إلى مسلم.”
“أذهب الباس رب الناس، اشفِ وأنت الشافي، لا شفاء إلا شفاؤك، شفاء لا يغادر سقمًا.” [رواه البخاري]
“أعوذ بكلمات الله التامة، من كل شيطان وهامة، ومن كل عين لامة.” [رواه البخاري]
“أعوذ بكلمات الله التامات من شر ما خلق.” [صححه الألباني]
“بسم الله الذي لا يضرّ مع اسمه شيء في الأرض ولا في السماء وهو السميع العليم.” [صححه الألباني]
“باسم الله أرقيك، من كل شيء يؤذيك، من شر كل نفس، أو عين حاسد، الله يشفيك باسم الله أرقيك.” [رواه مسلم]
“باسم الله يبريك، ومن كل داء يشفيك، ومن شر حاسد إذا حسد، وشر كل ذي عين.” [رواه مسلم]
“بسم الله أعوذ بعزة الله، وقدرته من شر ما أجد، وأحاذر.” [صححه الألباني]
“أعوذ بكلمات الله التامات التي لا يجاوزهن بر ولا فاجر، من شر ما خلق وذرأ وبرأ، ومن شر ما ينزل من السماء، ومن شر ما يعرج فيها، ومن شر ما ذرأ في الأرض، ومن شر ما يخرج منها، ومن شر فتن الليل والنهار، ومن شر كل طارق إلا طارقًا يطرق بخير يا رحمن.” [صححه الألباني]
“اللهم إني أعوذ بك من الشيطان الرجيم وهمزه ونفخه ونفثه.” [ صححه الألباني]
“باسم الله، تربة أرضنا، بريقة بعضنا، يشفى سقيمنا، بإذن ربنا.” [رواه البخاري]
“اللهم فاطر السماوات والأرض، عالم الغيب والشهادة، لا إله إلا أنت، رب كل شيء ومليكه، أعوذ بك من شر نفسي، ومن شر الشيطان وشركه، وأن أقترف على نفسي سوءًا، أو أجره إلى مسلم”.[صححه الألباني]
“اللهم عافني في بدني، اللهم عافني في سمعي، اللهم عافني في بصري، لا إله إلا أنت”. [صححه الألباني]
“باسم الله أرقيك من كل شيء يؤذيك، من شر كل نفس، أو عين حاسد، الله يشفيك باسم الله أرقيك.”
“اللهم اشفه، اللهم عافه، اللهم يسر له العافية.”
“اللهم أذهب البأس رب الناس، واشف أنت الشافي، لا شفاء إلا شفاؤك، شفاءً لا يغادر سقمًا، باسم الله أرقيك من كل شيء يؤذيك، من شر كل نفس أو عين حاسد الله يشفيك، باسم الله أرقيك.”
Powerful Dua’s (Supplications) for Protection Against Any Harm And Evil
Do you ever remember a time when you felt helpless and scared for the health of yourself or your family? Have you ever felt hopeless and at a loss when it came to protecting yourself from enemies and disease?
We have all been in situations where we have wanted to call upon Allah to protect us and our loved ones. As Muslims, we believe that no harm can come to us unless Allah wills it, and with that belief, we raise our hands in supplication (Du’a) every time hardship falls upon us.
The following excerpt from a Hadith beautifully lays out how higher powers are only with Allah. If we have faith in Him, then we should also have faith no harm will come to us. The Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) said:
“… And if they were to gather together to harm you with anything, they would not harm you except with what Allah had already prescribed against you…” [Hadith]
It is very important to remember that saying a Du’a in itself is showing our love to Allah and brings us closer to His mercy.
Below are some Du’a’s we can recite whenever we feel the need to call upon Allah to protect us against enemies and diseases:
“اَللّٰهُمَّ إنَّا نَجْعَلُكَ فِيْ نُحُوْرِهِمْ وَنَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شُرُورِهِمْ.”
We often are faced with some people in our lives who wish to bring us down or wish to bring harm upon our family members or us. Often this is something that causes us much anxiety and tension.
This Du’a for protection from enemies is perfect for removing yourself from that state of anxiety. It was recited by the Prophet (Peace be upon him) when he feared a group of people and can be used to protect yourself by reciting it three times a day as a general habit.
“لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ سُبْحَانَكَ إِنِّي كُنْتُ مِنَ الظَّالِمِينَ.”
When we find ourselves in a state of despair, we can take solace from Allah and recite this Du’a. This Du’a was recited by Prophet Yunus (AS) when he was in the belly of the whale and was repenting for not following Allah’s orders.
We often find ourselves in situations where we face adversity from our enemies. Take inspiration from Prophet Yunus (AS) when he was submerged under three layers of darkness and had no one to turn to except for Allah. It is only Allah who decides our fate and can save us from our enemies.
“بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الَّذِي لَا يَضُرُّ مَعَ اسْمِهِ شَيْءٌ فِي الْأَرْضِ وَلَا فِي السَّمَاءِ وَهُوَ السَّمِيعُ الْعَلِيمُ.”
This Du’a is for those situations when you have a general fear but are unsure what its source is. This could include protection from disease and enemies. We often hear that people get a sixth sense of coming danger but cannot specify what it is that they fear.
This Du’a will help to relieve their anxiety and the general feeling of foreboding calamity. Recite this three times every morning and evening to seek protection from Allah.
“اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ البَرَصِ وَالْجُنُونِ وَالْجُذَامِ وَمِنْ سَيِّئِ الْأَسْقَامِ.”
Recite this Du’a when you or your loved one is exposed to disease or unwell. It is a powerful Du’a that indicates that during the Prophet’s (Peace be upon him) time those afflicted with Leprosy and disease would recite this Du’a to harness the healing powers of the Almighty Allah. This Du’a is used as a protection tool against mental health disorders and other malignant diseases as well.
“اللَّهُمَّ ربَّ النَّاسِ، أَذْهِب الْبَأسَ، واشْفِ، أَنْتَ الشَّافي لا شِفَاءَ إِلاَّ شِفَاؤُكَ، شِفاءً لا يُغَادِرُ سقَماً.”
It is reported that this Du’a was recited by the Prophet (Peace be upon him) whenever he would visit a sick relative. He would take his right hand and brush it over the ill person while reciting this Du’a.
This is a masnun Du’a for protection from diseases. It is best for those who are sick and want to take advantage of Allah’s healing powers. The power of recitation during disease is great and important for the family of the afflicted to recite as well as the ill person themselves.
This is an all-encompassing short Du’a that can be easily passed around to family members when holding prayer sessions for ill loved ones.
“بِسْمِ اللَّهِ تَوَكَّلْتُ عَلَى اللَّهِ لاَ حَوْلَ وَلاَ قُوَّةَ إِلاَّ بِاللَّهِ.”
Often when we leave the house, we like to recite something that will protect us from any dangers that may lie outside the vicinity of our comfort zone.
This Du’a is very useful to recite when we want to turn to Allah to protect us against unknown enemies and dangers outside our home. This Du’a has been referenced in three different Hadith books and is commonly recited by Muslims.
“اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْهَمِّ وَالْحَزَنِ، وَالْعَجْزِ وَالْكَسَلِ، وَالْبُخْلِ وَالْجُبْنِ، وَضَلَعِ الدَّيْنِ، وَغَلَبَةِ الرِّجَالِ.”
It is important to include this Du’a in our list as it covers a different form of the enemy that we should always be asking Allah to protect us from. This enemy we may encounter in ourselves and our state of mind.
This Du’a will help us become strong to overcome financial problems and other issues which could be a result of our own mental weaknesses. We need to take control of our own mental being in order to overcome this enemy.
No list of Du’a’s for protection from enemies and evil eye can be complete without mentioning Surah Ikhlas, Surah Nas, and Surah Falaq.
The three Surahs should be read three times, in the morning, before we go to sleep and after prayer. The power of these three Surahs cannot be underestimated. Their protective power has been mentioned by the Prophet (Peace be upon him) in the following Hadith:
“…a man heard another man reciting Qul Huwallahu Ahad and repeating it. The next morning, he came to the Messenger of Allah (Peace be upon him) and told him about that. The man thought that it was too little, but the Messenger of Allah (Peace be upon him) said: “By the One in Whose hand is my soul, it is equivalent to one-third of the Qur’an.” [Al-Bukhari]
While the entire Qur’an is a source of healing, but there are six Qur’anic verses that address healing and are referred to as ‘Ayat Ash-Shifa’ or ‘the Quranic Verses of Healing.’ They are as follows:
“And [Allah] shall heal the breast of the believers.” [Qur’an, 9:14]
“وَيَشْفِ صُدُورَ قَوْمٍ مُؤْمِنِينَ.”
“Mankind there has come to you a guidance from your Lord and a healing for (the diseases) in your hearts, and for those who believe a guidance and a mercy.” [Qur’an, 10:57]
“يَا أَيُّهَا النَّاسُ قَدْ جَاءَتْكُمْ مَوْعِظَةٌ مِنْ رَبِّكُمْ وَشِفَاءٌ لِمَا فِي الصُّدُورِ وَهُدًى وَرَحْمَةٌ لِلْمُؤْمِنِينَ.”
“There issues from within the bodies of the bee a drink of varying colors wherein is healing for mankind.” [Qur’an, 16:69]
“يَخْرُجُ مِنْ بُطُونِهَا شَرَابٌ مُخْتَلِفٌ أَلْوَانُهُ فِيهِ شِفَاءٌ لِلنَّاسِ ۗ إِنَّ فِي ذَٰلِكَ لَآيَةً لِقَوْمٍ يَتَفَكَّرُونَ.”
“And We sent down in the Qur’an such things that have healing and mercy for the believers.” [Qur’an, 17:82]
‘وَنُنَزِّلُ مِنَ الْقُرْآنِ مَا هُوَ شِفَاءٌ وَرَحْمَةٌ لِلْمُؤْمِنِينَ ۙ وَلَا يَزِيدُ الظَّالِمِينَ إِلَّا خَسَارًا.”
And when I am ill, it is [Allah] who cures me.” [Qur’an, 26:80]
(From the supplication of Prophet Ibrahim).
“وَإِذَا مَرِضْتُ فَهُوَ يَشْفِينِ.”
“And declare (O Muhammad) that [the Qur’an] is a guidance and healing for the believers.” [Qur’an, 41:44]
“قُلْ هُوَ لِلَّذِينَ آمَنُوا هُدًى وَشِفَاءٌ.”
Wassalamu alaikum wa rahmatullah wa bara ka tuh
All perfect praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds. May the peace, blessings and salutations of Allah be upon our noble Messenger, Muhammad (Peace be upon him), and upon his family, his Companions and his true followers.
Imam Murtadha Muhammad Gusau, from Okene, Kogi State, Nigeria. He can be reached via: 08038289761.
Lamara Garba Azare
In Kano State, compassion has found structure. It has found funding. It has found direction. Under the leadership of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, healthcare is no longer a privilege negotiated by wealth; it is a right strengthened by policy. What is unfolding across the state is more than reform. It is a moral commitment woven into governance. It is Abba Care.
At the heart of this transformation is the introduction of free antenatal care and free delivery services for pregnant women in public health facilities. For countless families, this single decision has lifted a burden carried in silence for years. Pregnancy, once shadowed by fear of hospital bills, is gradually becoming a journey supported by public responsibility.
A visit to Murtala Muhammed Specialist Hospital in the heart of Kano tells the story better than statistics ever could. The maternity sections are vibrant with activity. Pregnant women arrive daily for routine checks, scans and medical consultations. The waiting areas are filled not with despair, but with expectation. The large turnout reflects renewed trust in government facilities. It demonstrates that when care is made accessible, citizens respond.
The visible reduction in maternal mortality in the state is no accident. It is the natural outcome of access. When women attend antenatal clinics regularly, complications are detected early. When deliveries take place in properly equipped facilities under trained supervision, risks are significantly reduced. Lives are saved quietly, steadily and consistently.
But Abba Care goes beyond maternity services. Through the initiative and the Basic Health Care Provision Fund interventions, free medical services are extended to pregnant women, children under five, sickle cell patients, the elderly aged 65 and above, and persons living with disabilities. It embraces those who often stand at the fragile edges of society. It ensures that vulnerability does not translate into abandonment.
Beyond direct service delivery, the administration has deliberately strengthened and revitalised key health institutions. While the Kano Health Trust Fund and the Drug and Medical Consumables Supply Agency predated the current administration, they have received renewed direction and operational momentum.
When this government assumed office, drug availability in public health facilities stood at below 30 percent. Today, availability has risen to over 95 percent, ensuring that patients who visit government hospitals are far more likely to receive the medicines prescribed to them. That shift has restored confidence in public facilities and reduced the burden of out-of-pocket spending.
Similarly, the Kano Health Trust Fund, once relatively unknown within the system, has emerged as a strong pillar of support across the sector. The Fund provides financial backing to primary, secondary and tertiary health facilities. It supports health-related Ministries, Departments and Agencies and extends assistance to health training institutions. In doing so, it strengthens infrastructure, manpower development and service delivery across multiple levels of care.
Most significantly, the recent establishment of the Kano State Centre for Disease Control has positioned the state as a pioneer in subnational health security, making Kano the first in Nigeria to create such a structure with regulatory authority over communicable and non-communicable diseases. Together, these institutions form a coordinated framework that reinforces the government’s commitment to quality, accessible and resilient healthcare delivery.
Speaking on the mandate of the Centre, its Director-General, Prof. Muhammad Adamu Abbas, described the agency as a defining milestone in the state’s public health journey. He explained that the Centre is designed not only to respond to outbreaks but also to strengthen surveillance systems, coordinate rapid response teams, regulate disease control programmes and deepen community engagement in prevention efforts. According to him, the agency has already undertaken case management activities, public sensitisation campaigns and field investigations in communities where suspected infectious diseases were reported. He reiterated its commitment to preparedness, transparency, scientific evidence and strong collaboration with partners and stakeholders.
Equally reassuring is the Kano State Emergency Medical Services and Ambulance System (KN-SEMSAS). This initiative provides free emergency response and treatment to victims of automobile accidents, gunshot wounds, violent attacks and other critical situations. Pregnant women in distress, patients with hypertension, people living with HIV and individuals battling terminal illnesses are attended to without hesitation over payment. In moments when seconds matter, government intervention becomes the difference between survival and tragedy.
The circle of compassion widens further. Inmates of correctional and rehabilitation homes, as well as elderly residents in Shahuci homes, are also beneficiaries of free medical services. These are citizens who might otherwise be overlooked in policy conversations. Yet under this administration, they are remembered, included and protected.
There is philosophy in this approach. A government reveals its character by how it treats the weakest among its people. When the elderly can access treatment without fear of cost, dignity is restored to ageing. When children under five receive free care, the foundation of the future is strengthened. When persons living with disabilities are covered, inclusion becomes practical rather than rhetorical.
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s leadership style reflects calm resolve. He does not merely speak about compassion; he institutionalises it. Abba Care is not charity. It is structured empathy translated into sustainable intervention. It recognises that public office is a trust and that power must bend toward the protection of life.
Across Kano, families now speak with relief rather than anxiety. A father no longer calculates whether he can afford treatment for his sick child. A mother no longer postpones clinic visits due to registration fees. An elderly citizen walks into a health facility knowing that age has not diminished his worth in the eyes of government.
Healthcare reform may appear technical on paper, filled with acronyms and budgets. On the ground, however, it is deeply human. It is the smile of a discharged patient. It is the cry of a newborn delivered safely. It is the quiet gratitude of a grandmother whose blood pressure is managed without financial strain.
Abba Care represents a broader belief: that development must begin with people. Roads and buildings matter, but healthy citizens matter more. By investing in maternal health, emergency services, chronic illness care and protection for the vulnerable, Kano State is shaping a future anchored in human wellbeing.
Since the introduction of this policy, the impact is visible. Confidence is growing. Trust between government and the governed is deepening.
More importantly, in safeguarding mothers, children, the elderly, the sick and the marginalised, Kano safeguards tomorrow. Abba Care stands not merely as a policy, but as a living reminder that leadership, when guided by humility and compassion, can touch lives in the most profound ways.
Lamara Garba Azare, a veteran journalist, writes from Kano.
Abubakar Shehu Kwaru
There is an adage that behind every successful leader stands a dependable ally—one who offers moral discipline, commitment, ability and an unwavering desire to make meaningful impact. Leadership is rarely a solo endeavour; it thrives on loyalty, sound counsel and shared vision.
It is widely acknowledged that a good leader is one who listens to the views, suggestions and constructive criticism of close associates on matters of socio-economic and political importance. In Kano’s political landscape, one of such tested and proven leaders is Murtala Sule Garo, who has served in various capacities and was presented by the All Progressives Congress (APC) as its deputy governorship candidate in the 2023 elections.
The political milestones recorded by Garo cannot be separated from the dedication, loyalty and strategic support of those around him. Prominent among these trusted allies is Honourable Lamin Sani Kawaji, the current Chairman of the APC Caucus in Nassarawa Local Government Area.
It would not be an exaggeration to describe Honourable Kawaji as one of the key commanders supporting their “grand commander” and youthful political leader, Honourable Garo. For nearly two decades, I have maintained a close and personal relationship with both men, observing firsthand their political evolution and shared journey.
In Honourable Kawaji, I have found an honest and principled leader—hardworking, disciplined, punctual and accountable. He is a man who matches words with action and exemplifies prudence and reliability in public service.
Born and raised in the ancient city of Kano over five decades ago, Kawaji has built an impressive record across various spheres of public life. Despite the inevitable challenges and bottlenecks that accompany political growth, he has remained steadfast—an attribute common to many successful individuals.
Popularly known as “Dan Sani” among admirers, he hails from the respected family of the renowned Islamic scholar, Sheikh Sani Zawiyya of Koki quarters in Kano Municipality. His upbringing laid the foundation for his discipline and commitment to community service.
Honourable Lamin Sani Kawaji was first elected Executive Chairman of Nassarawa Local Government Council in 2013 and was re-elected for a second term in 2016. During his tenure, he initiated policies and programmes that transformed the council, ensuring that residents benefitted from the dividends of democracy.
His administration prioritised improvements in education, healthcare service delivery, infrastructural development, youth and women empowerment, and the creation of a conducive atmosphere for commercial activities. Public service efficiency also received significant attention under his leadership.
Like his political ally and mentor, Honourable Garo, Kawaji also served as the Kano State Chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), further strengthening his credentials in grassroots governance.
Upon the expiration of his tenure as Executive Chairman, the then Governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, appointed him Special Adviser on Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs. Following Garo’s nomination as the APC deputy governorship candidate alongside Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna in 2023, Kawaji was appointed Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs to replace him in the ministry.
In that capacity, he performed beyond expectations, consolidating reforms and sustaining administrative efficiency.
Political observers will recall that Garo and Kawaji played significant roles in the APC’s 2019 electoral success, which secured a second term for Governor Ganduje and his deputy.
Today, Honourable Kawaji remains a grassroots politician committed to complementing governance efforts in Kano State, including developmental initiatives under the present administration of Abba Kabir Yusuf.
Indeed, the partnership between Honourable Lamin Sani Kawaji and Honourable Murtala Sule Garo demonstrates the enduring value of loyalty, teamwork and shared political vision. With faith, perseverance and strategic collaboration, their journey in public service continues to reflect the timeless maxim: one with God is always in the majority.
Abubakar Shehu Kwaru is a seasoned journalist who writes from Mandawari Quarters in Gwale Local Government Area of Kano State.
Opinion
2027 begins in Kano: Abba Kabir Yusuf formally received into APC as Tinubu consolidates northern political stronghold
Lamara Garba
From the moment Vice President Kashim Shettima touched down at Malam Aminu Kano International Airport, the ancient city shifted into a different rhythm. The roads leading from the airport were not merely crowded; they were alive. Traders, market women, civil servants, and artisans abandoned their stalls and workplaces for a glimpse of the visiting dignitaries. Young men climbed rooftops and signposts, while elderly men in flowing babbar riga stood shoulder to shoulder with restless students waving party flags.
The chants rolled like thunder along Airport Road, through Fagge quarters, down Murtala Mohammed Way, and into the arteries leading to the city’s historic heart. It was not the choreography of hired enthusiasm; it was organic, loud, and unmistakable.
By the time the convoy approached the iconic Sani Abacha Stadium, the streets had become a river of humanity. The stadium itself seemed too small to contain the emotion that poured into it. In that moment, one truth stood firm: this was no routine political reception. It was a public declaration of belonging — that Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf belongs to the people of Kano, and that the people, in turn, belong to him.
The formal reception of Governor Yusuf by the national leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) was described as a homecoming. Yet it felt deeper — almost philosophical. At its highest form, politics is about alignment: of interests, of vision, of destiny. On that day, Kano appeared to signal that its destiny must sit at the table where national decisions are shaped.
Representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Vice President Shettima addressed the sea of supporters with deliberate clarity. Kano, he noted, is too strategic to stand at the margins of Nigeria’s future. His tone carried both political calculation and historical awareness. Kano has always been more than a state; it is a compass. When Kano moves, Nigeria feels it. When Kano speaks, the federation listens.
His remarks were not mere pleasantries. They underscored the significance of Governor Yusuf’s entry into the APC — not as a simple addition, but as the strengthening of a pillar. Kano’s economic vibrancy and political consciousness, he suggested, are integral to the broader national development agenda.
The Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum, Hope Uzodinma, described Yusuf’s defection as a return home. In politics, the language of homecoming is potent; it softens rivalry and reframes past tensions as steps toward reunion. Uzodinma went further, calling Kano the “brain” of Nigerian politics — a metaphor that resonated deeply with the crowd. A brain directs, calculates, and interprets. By that logic, Kano’s alignment with the APC signals direction for the country.
Similarly, the party’s National Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda, portrayed the moment as an infusion of fresh momentum. He spoke of progressive ideals and shared responsibility, emphasising that the governor’s entry would enrich rather than dilute the party’s character.
Standing like an elder statesman observing the unfolding of history, former National Chairman Abdullahi Umar Ganduje declared the party in Kano stronger and more united than ever. In Kano’s political theatre, unity is currency. His words suggested that previous fractures had been stitched into a single fabric.
Yet beyond the speeches was the quiet but powerful statement made by the crowd itself. No script can manufacture such enthusiasm. Thousands who lined the streets and filled the stadium were not merely witnessing a political transaction; they were affirming their governor. Their presence was a reminder that leadership, ultimately, is validated by followership.
Governor Yusuf balanced gratitude with principle. He pledged that his new political alignment would not compromise his pursuit of fairness and justice. Defections often invite suspicion, but he framed his decision as pragmatic rather than opportunistic — a strategic move to widen the channels through which Kano’s aspirations could be realised.
There was symbolism, too, in the earlier announcement of federal support for Kano’s recovery from recent challenges. The financial backing from the federal government and the governors’ forum was presented not merely as relief but as evidence of partnership. In politics, resources often follow relationships. By stepping into the APC fold, Kano was not simply changing party colours; it was strengthening its access to the levers of federal influence.
What unfolded at the stadium was layered. On the surface, it was a mega rally filled with music, banners, and applause. Beneath that surface, it was a recalibration of political equations ahead of 2027. Kano’s electoral weight can tilt national outcomes. Any party that secures Kano secures more than votes; it secures narrative dominance in the North.
Philosophically, the event underscored a timeless truth about power: it abhors isolation. In a federal system as complex as Nigeria’s, alignment between state and centre often determines the pace of development. The rally conveyed a shared understanding that Kano’s ambitions are best pursued in concert with the ruling party at the national level.
As the sun dipped over the ancient city and the crowds gradually dispersed, one could sense that something had shifted. Kano had spoken — not in whispers, but in waves. Whether history will judge the decision kindly remains to be seen. But on that Monday in February, the message was unmistakable: the political map of Kano had been redrawn, and the ink was still fresh.
Lamara Garba, a veteran journalist, writes from Kano.
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