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Mr. Musa Onifade, an Islamic Activist who is the Secretary General of Ijesha Muslim Community, Ilesha, has condemned the killing of a student of Shehu Shagari College of Education, Sokoto, Deborah Samuel who was burnt by irate youths in Sokoto.
Deborah, a level-two female student, was accused of making a social media post that blasphemed the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW), a crime for which a mob killed her.
The horrendous event led to a great outcry, especially on social media outlets, with many Nigerians condemning the act and asking that law enforcement agents ensure that the perpetrators do not escape from the long arm of the law.
Joining many in their call for justice, Mr. Musa Onifade in an interview with Dpath To Jannah Media Hub urged the authorities to make sure legal actions are taken against those who killed Deborah.
Read the interview below:
Can you introduce yourself sir?
Mr. Musa Onifade: I’m Musa Akinola Onifade
Tell us more about your educational background
Mr. Musa Onifade: The name of my father is Alhaji Tajudeen Onifade while my mother’s name is Alhaji sherifat Onifade. They are both from Ilesha, Osun State, Nigeria.
I went to Agnes Nursery and primary school in Ilesha. I had my Secondary School education at Methodist High school Ilesha and my tertiary education at LAUTECH Ogbomoso where I bagged B.tech I Applied physics, class of 2005. Thereafter, I did my NYSC in 2007 In Kano state.
I’m married with kids to Hajia Shakirat Sanni, the daughter of Alhaji Dhikrullah Sanni who is the former chairman Ijesha Muslim Community and present President Ijesha Muslim Council.
What do you do for a living?
Mr. Musa Onifade: I work as Maintenance Engineer/ Head Maintenance department for Polyurethane Foam Manufacturing Industries.
I’ve worked at several industries such as Yofoam in Ilesha,Teju foam in Lagos as Head Maintenance. I have worked as consulting Engineer for the likes of CIACO Foam Akure, UNIFOAM Sokoto/ Lagos, Nampet Plastic Ilesha and others. Presently, I am the Head of Maintenance Sara Products, Lagos.
Barakallahu fihi. How have you been propagating Islam ?
Mr. Musa Onifade: Well, Ahamdulillah. I’m the present Secretary General of Ijesha Muslim Community Ilesha, former auditor Ijesha Muslim Community. I am the Founder and initiator of Ijesha Muslim awareness initiatives through which Ramadan food support was started, lessons for secondary schools students, careers talks for youths, Quran and hadith competition, eid-il- fitri get-together for kids and many more.
I also worked with different organizations like Arafat Ilesha, TMC ilesha, Tawun Ilesha e.t.c
What do you hate most in life?
Mr. Musa Onifade: An enemy who portrays him/herself as friend.
What do you like most in life?
Mr. Musa Onifade: I like my religion most. I pray may Allah preserve me upon it.
On the issue of alleged blasphemy that is currently trending in Sokoto, what is your view on it?
Mr. Musa Onifade: Muslims should be tolerant as our Noble Prophet(saw) used to be.
If the Prophet (S.A.W) could allowed that the word ‘Prophet’ should not be added to his name when he (S.A.W) was signing a peace treaty with the unbelievers; what blasphemy could be more that? Then why can’t we emulate him and admonish the lady, perhaps she might even accept Islam due to our patience. The lady’s admission to paradise should be of our concern more than her entrance to hell.
The jungle justice melted on her is barbaric and uncalled for. The perpetrators of the inhumane act should be brought to justice and properly dealt with accordingly to serve as deterrent to others.
Allah’s forgiveness is sought.
What is your advice to the Muslim youths?
Mr. Musa Onifade: They should have a projection for their lives, stick to the plans to achieve this projection(s). Shun anything that will derail their focus, seek advice from qualified and knowledgeable experts and following them accordingly. Lastly, they should be patient and prayerful for Allah is always with the patient ones.
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