By Babatunde Tiamiyu
It was all joy and happiness as the families of Shaykh Sulaiman Arashi and Professor Dhikrullah Olurode, united through the Nikkah of their children Raheemah and Abduljallal.
Family, friends and colleagues of the celebrants as well as Islamic clerics, who witness the union of the new couple under Islamic injunction converged at an event centre located at Olodo area of Ibadan, Oyo State.
Delivering his sermon, an Islamic Scholar Professor Idris Ayinde, Chief Imam, Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta Muslim Communities, emphasized on the profound significance of marriage in Islam, saying it is a sacred covenant of love, trust, and spiritual togetherness beyond a mere contract.
He reminded all present of the responsibilities the bride and groom were about to undertake, highlighting kindness, mutual respect, and compassion as the cornerstones of a successful marriage.
The new couple, Raheemah and Abduljallal along with their witnesses, later signed the marriage document, legalizing their union.
Special prayers were held for the new couple’s home to witness endless love, peace, Allah’s blessings and stability.
Speaking with Pensioners’ FM on behalf of the two families, father of the bride,Professor Dhikrullah Olurode, who expressed joy to see the couple embarking on the new life journey, counsel them to see marriage in Islam as a partnership of three, the husband, his spouse, and, most importantly, Almighty Allah.
He urged the new husband and wife to always be conscious of their creator by dealing with each other in love and understanding.
Professor Olurode also advised the couple to remember the importance of communication, honesty and patience in marriage at all times.
Responding, the new couple, Mr. Abduljallal and Mrs. Raheemah Arashi, said, promised to build their home in love, happiness and contentment under the guidance of Allah and the Holy Quran.
Following the ceremony, a joyful wedding reception was held, where families and friends celebrated the union with delicious food and lively conversation, marking the beginning of Raheemah and Abduljallal’s life together as husband and wife.
Among the dignitaries that graced the occasion includes member of the Olurode dynasty from Iwo,Osun state, led by a former Federal Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof. Lai Olurode, a foremost bank executive and financial expert, Mr. Saheed Amao, General Manager, Pensioners’ FM, Dr. Babatunde Tiamiyu and Professor AbdulHafis Oladosu from the Department of Arabic and Islamic Studies, Faculty of Arts, University of ibadan
