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Mufti Yaks: Enduring Legacies of a Departed Star
By Abdulsalam Mahmud
Worldwide, Sheikh Ismail Ibn Musa Menk, fondly referred to as Mufti Menk, is famend. Born on 27 June 1975, Sheikh Menk is a celebrated Islamic scholar from Zimbabwe. He’s additionally the Grand Mufti of Zimbabwe’s Muslim neighborhood.
Menk, whose works have gained worldwide recognition, has been named one in all “The High 500 Most Influential Muslims within the World” on a number of events. He instructions tens of millions of followers throughout his social media platforms.
Menk, some of the sought-after worldwide Islamic preachers, is imbued with an approachable demeanor. Whereas he could not have gotten married to a Nigerian lady, the illustrious cleric nonetheless has ‘fathered’ a progeny in our beloved nation. The progeny I’m referring to is Ustadz Abdullateef Aliyu Mayaki, who sadly left us even earlier than the solar would rise for him.
Born precisely 20 years in the past, late Ustadz Aliyu Mayaki accomplished his earthly sojourn final Saturday. He breathed his final, and returned to his Creator – Allah – as a fulfilled, nice and achieved younger Muslim brother.
A younger Islamic preacher of distinguished acclaim, Ustadz Mayaki was an epitome of a righteous Muslim teenager. He was, throughout his total lifetime, wholly dedicated to nothing however passionately spreading the message of Allah, His Holy Prophet and propagating the faith of Islam – mimicking the dressing, perspective and lecture presentation model of Sheikh Menk.
He delivered numerous Islamic lectures and talks, each at residence and overseas; to hundreds of Muslims. A number of high-profile people and different Muslims (right here within the nation and even past) attested to the aforementioned reality, of their condolence messages, whereas sympathizing with the bereaved Mayaki’s household on their son’s exit.
Nigeria’s immediate-past Minister of Communications and Digital Economic system, Prof. Isa Ali brahim Pantami, described Mayaki’s loss of life as an enormous loss. He mentioned: “Inna lil Laahi wa inna ilaiHi Raajiun! Simply heard that our beloved son, Abdullateef Aliyu Mayaki, popularly often called MUFTI YAKS has handed away. What an important loss! Could Almighty Allah admit him into Jannatul Firdaus”.
Mufti Menk, who the late Mayaki took as his idol, wrote: “I’m saddened by the information of the loss of life of the younger Abdul Latif Mayaki, Mufti Yaks, this morning. He was a really proficient younger lad making an attempt to unfold goodness. Could Allah Almighty forgive him, settle for his good deeds and grant him the best ranks of Paradise. Aameen”.
One other sympathizer, Sheikh Abdulganiyu Aboto, wrote on Fb: “Mufti Yaks was an inspiring determine in our neighborhood, identified for his poise, calmness, and eloquence in preaching the phrases of Allah and the teachings of our beloved prophet.
“His preaching model, paying homage to Mufti Menk, earned him widespread admiration and the affectionate nickname “Mufti Yaks.” Regardless of his younger age, he attended conferences in a number of international locations, making important contributions to Islam faith by dawah.
“Could Allah forgive his shortcomings and grant him Jannatul Firdausi. Could his soul relaxation in everlasting peace, and will his legacy proceed to information and encourage us”.
One AbdulRahman Suleiman wrote: “Could Allah grant him Jannatul Firdaus and forgive his shortcomings. His passing is certainly an important loss to the Islamic neighborhood world. He was a shining star, and his knowledge and information have been past his years.
A social media consumer, Khadija Omar Farouq, additionally wrote: “The demise of Mufti Yaks has left me shocked and saddened. Each starting has an finish, irrespective of how tough it might be to just accept. Each soul shall style loss of life.
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“Once I first began watching his lectures, I admired how he was impressed by Mufti Menk and have become a younger motivational speaker in his personal proper. Allah had destined that Mufti Yaks’ life could be reduce brief.
“We pray that your grave be extra comforting than your mattress. I ask Allah to just accept all of your good deeds, forgive your shortcomings, and pour His mercy upon you to enlighten your grave and make it a supply of peace and quietness. Could Mufti Yaks’ legacy proceed to encourage and information others”.
That is nonetheless probably the most viral submit I got here throughout in the course of the interval of Mufti Yaks’ demise: “The loss of life of Mufti Yaks must be a lesson to each younger one that is actively utilizing social media. You possibly can see everybody throughout all social media platforms praying for him, reposting his footage, and movies when he was preaching. The identical applies to these posting their footage and movies, dressed half-naked, simply to realize followers. The way you wish to be remembered on this house if you end up gone is as much as you to resolve from now. Could Allah have Mercy Upon his Soul”.
In Minna, the capital metropolis of Niger State, the place Mufti Yaks was born and bred, thuggery is now the in-thing for some jobless youths. They’ve, since final 12 months, held Minna and her residents to ransom. They violently assault, maim and kill harmless residents and commuters who cross their paths, unexpectedly.
In February this 12 months, two individuals died when a fracas broke out at an unlawful mining web site within the Maitumbi space of the city. Within the incident on the Julius Berger Quarry web site in Minna, hooligans reportedly fought themselves with harmful weapons. And after they had completed sizing up one another, they turned on different members of the neighborhood.
Jolted by the rising degree of youth restiveness in his area, Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago, declared his administration’s zero tolerance for rascality and thuggery. He directed safety businesses to deal decisively with anybody concerned in thuggery or different legal actions.
In the meantime, one of many individuals who might be shaded on the Day of Judgement (from a scorching solar ray introduced near folks’s heads) is a youth who spent his prime life serving Allah. Or higher nonetheless, a youth who grew up within the worship of Allah.
Mufti Yaks was not lucky to remain past June 1, 2024 on our planet. However it’s heartening that his temporary lifetime was completely dedicated to pleasing his Maker. He was the form of youngster each dad or mum would need for. He was a real ambassador of Islam. By way of his good conduct and religious way of life, he helped illuminate the glowing fantastic thing about the Islamic faith. He was a budding preacher who referred to as folks to submit themselves to, and serve Allah dutifully.
The Minna youths who’ve embraced all kinds of ‘evil’ ventures ought to do nicely to vary their dangerous methods, as loss of life is all the time lurking round. It could find yourself snatching them at anytime, simply because it did to Mufti Yaks final weekend. They need to flip a brand new leaf and lead the form of life their religious compatriot – Mufti Yaks – led. They need to need to change into righteous Muslims who might be sorely missed after their departure.
The lifetime of thuggery and hooliganism doesn’t pay. The one dedicated to serving Allah, nonetheless does. And can all the time do. Mufti Yaks’ exemplary life and even in his loss of life attest to the declare I made above. Our late brother Abdullateef Aliyu Mayaki has began reaping the fruits of his good and noble works.
The barrage of tributes and eulogies, extolling his legendary persona spoke quantity. Certainly, Mufti Yaks’ lasting reminiscence will all the time resonate inside our hearts and communities, testifying to his profound affect on our lives. Although he’s not with us in physique, his teachings and spirit will endure, serving as information as we tread the trail of righteousness.
In recognition of his lifelong dedication to serving humanity and Islamic evangelism, we beseech Allah to relaxation Mufti Yaks’ soul peacefully. Ameen.
Mahmud, Deputy Editor of PRNigeria, may be reached by way of: [email protected]
