A Life that Preached Our Shared Humanity
I learned of the death of Imam Abubakar Abdullahi, a man whose life exemplified our shared humanity. Nigeria honors a soul who rose above hatred and division by opening his home and mosque to save lives in times of need. He reminded us that the truest expression of faith is the protection of human dignity.
While many may choose to mourn Abubakar, I believe it is more fitting to celebrate him. He transformed his life into a powerful lesson, showing us that we are strongest when we recognize one another first as human beings, regardless of religion or tribe. His legacy urges Nigeria to embrace love, unity, and peaceful coexistence.
We honor this great soul because he understood that true leadership is not found in the exercise of power but in the exercise of mercy. At a time when the shadows of division loomed large due to the abuse of our faith, he stood as a beacon of light, reminding us that the core of Islam is peace and the protection of the vulnerable.
May Allah grant us the vision to create the new Nigeria of our dreams, where leadership is based on competence, capacity, and compassion. May his soul find eternal peace in the Gardens of Jannah, and may we carry forward the torch of radical compassion. -PO
