Tribute to Malam Isa Gusau, by Hamza Idris
Your first posthumous birthday is here today, 23 July, and ofcourse, you are no longer with us.
But then, you will never be forgotten.
All those orphans you were taking care of, are missing you, but then, they are praying for you.
All those widows you were secretly taking care of, are missing you, but then, they are praying for you.
The massive sadaqatul jariyya you embarked upon in many communities in the final days of your life, will remain the biggest investments you bequeathed.
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The friends you tapped their shoulders in their times of need, will continue to pray for you.
And the hundreds of youths that you gave hope to through scholarships and empowerments, are praying for you.
Sadly, the huge vacuums you left in different places, personal and professional, remain unfilled.
But then, we would all continue to pray to Allah to forgive your shortcomings, enlarge your grave and admit you into Jannatul Firdaus.
May Allah continue to take care of the family you left behind, just the way you took care of the families of many men, far and near.
Indeed, yours was a virtuous life and a glorious exit.
This is attested to in the numerous tributes you got from known and unknown quarters following your passing. You remain a reference point to many.
Allah Ya Jaddada rahama gare ka, amin.
Hamza Idris is Editor, DailyTrust Newspapers
