The grand finale of the annual Maulid celebration of Sayyida Zahra (AS) conducted by the members of the Islamic movement in Kano city
was held at Kano central mosque from 9 am-2 pm on Saturday 28th Jumada Thani, 1433 (19/5/2012).
Special guests at the occasion include, Malama Umul Khair Abdul Yassar of Tijjaniya movement, Malama Baraka of Qadiriya movement, Mal Kamal Abdullahi, Malama Aisha Dr Yusuf Ali, Mal Mansur Gumel, Sharif Shubli etc. The venue of the event was beautified with a prominent Sayyida Zaahra (AS) canopy at the centre of the venue. Likewise Mal Ammar Dan Tinka, Mal Mustapha Limanci, Alh Shafiu Kazaure and other members of Ittihadul Shu’arah beautified the air with eloquent songs of Sayyida Zahra (AS), the Prophet (SAWA), A’imma (AS) and pious servants of Allah.
Guest speakers at the occasion included Malama Umul Khair and Malama Baraka. Both spoke on unity. Mal Khalid spoke on Sayyida Zahra (AS). The special guest speaker at the occasion Malama Maimuna Abdullahi enjoined all to emulate Sayyidatl Nisail alamin, Sayyida Zahra(AS) drawing out important lessons from the exemplary life of Sayyida Zahra (AS), more so the exemplary life of Ahlul Bait (AS). Likewise she enjoined all to listen and emulate lessons from the preaching and actions of the leader of the Islamic movement in Nigeria Sayyid Ibraheem Zakzaky (H).
The birthday cake of Sayyida Zahra (AS) was cut by Malama Maimuna Abdullahi, Malama Ummul Khair and Malama Baraka under the watchful eyes of the audience while chanting salatin Nabiy (SAWA).
Seven halqas (units based on locations) of the movement in Kano city handed over sets of upholstery bedding materials and wardrobes to seven underprivileged bride-to- be girls at the occasion through Mal Mansur Gumel with recipients expressing their profound gratitude to the leader of the Islamic movement Sheikh Ibraheem Zakzaky (H).
While answering reporters’ questions at the occasion, Malama Maimuna expressed that the main aim of the annual Maulid celebrations, conducted at various locations, is to uphold Allah’s (T) injunctions of honoring, showing and expressing the love for Sayyida Zahra (AS) and Ahlul Bait (AS), extending the message and teachings of Sayyida Zahra (AS) and Ahlul Bait (AS). This will be the answer to all our problems and ills.
This year’s maulud competition, as usual, was organized for zones and for Halqas. It started from 7th jumadal Ula, 1433. Malama Binta Adam, the head of judges, announced the results. Among the zones, Kazaure zone was first, Gumel zone second and Gwarzo third. Among the halqas, Kawo was first, Tudun Wada second and Kurna third. The representatives of the zones and halqas received awarded prizes from the two special guests Malama Ummul Khair and Malama Baraka.
Before the closing prayers by Malama Maimuna Abdullahi, Malama Sakina Gwadabe the MC of the occasion encouraged female members of the movement to participate actively in the organized essay competition. Malama Zahrau El Yakub, who said the vote of thanks, extended warm salutations to all participants at the occasion and appreciated all that made this year’s annual maulud a success.
Muhammad Isa Ahmad
SAYYIDA FATIMATUL ZAHRA (AS) MAULID PROCESSION HELD IN KANO.
The annual Women’s day peaceful procession organized by members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria was also held on Sunday 29th Jumadal Thani, 1433 in Kano city in honor of Sayyidatul Nisail alamin, Sayyida Fatimatul Zahra (AS).
The procession commenced from the old city mosque under the leadership of Mal Sunusi Abdul Qadir Koki with colorful banners, flowers and flags raised high glittering the atmosphere at around 9:30am local time. Men and children were colorfully dressed with ittihadul Shu’arah at various points of the procession showering praises to Sayyida Zahra (AS), Rasool (SAWA) and pious Ahlul Bait (AS), so also eloquent vocal message of the reason for the day’s procession.
Onlookers were appreciative of the organized and harmonious procession making inquiries about Sayyidatul Nisail Alamin. The youth, among them were engaged in debates on what is the most spectacular part of the procession. The procession plied kofar mata, IBB road, through various streets of Fagge and terminating at Fagge Friday mosque. Mal Tajjudden Bunkure and members of ittihadul Shu’arah beautified the air with well composed songs in honour of Sayyida Zahra (AS).
In his speech at the closing of the rally, Mal Sunusi thanked Allah (T) for bounties bestowed upon us to have participated in this year’s annual Sayyida Zahra (AS) maulid procession showing honor and love for Sayyida Zahra (AS). He also elucidated on some virtues of Sayyida Zahra (AS) calling upon all to lead an exemplary Sayyida Zahra (AS) life. More so he called on all to head to the teachings of the leader of the Islamic movement Sheikh Ibraheem Zakzaky (H) on upholding the rightful status of women in our societies, encouraging and giving a helping hand to women’s education in different fields as well as exhibiting a cordial marital life, taking women as partners in progress rather than second class human beings or slaves.
The rather brief rally after the peaceful procession came to an end with closing prayers from Mal Sunusi Abdulqadir.
Muhammad Isa Ahmad
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