ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – On Saturday, March 23, 2024, the Istijabat Association of Nigeria, Ilaro-Yewa, Ogun State, conducted its annual Asalat (Ramadan Prayer) visit to the households of Elhadj (Otunba) Abu-Satar Idowu Hamed, the Otun Baaroyin of Ilaro-Yewa, and his brother, Chief Sebili Alao Hamed, President of the Tailoring Association of Nigeria (TAN), Ogun State Chapter, at their residence in the Oke-Odo area of Ilaro-Yewa, Ogun State.
Under the leadership of their Founder and Missioner, Alhaji (Imam) Abdul-Wasiu Ajani Sulaimon, the group gathered to offer prayers for the Hamed family, encompassing their wives, children, grandchildren, and relatives, marking the commencement of the 2024 Ramadan fasting period.
Expressing gratitude to Allah for His continued protection over the family since their last visit, Alhaji (Imam) Sulaimon, also known as T’Olorun Lase, and his team of Alfas conducted a special recitation from the Holy Quran, beseeching divine blessings upon the household.
They fervently prayed for sustained blessings and safeguarding throughout the Ramadan season and beyond.
Chief Sebili Hamed, who is also the Chairman of the Ansar-Ud-Deen Society of Nigeria, Ilaro-Yewa Branch, conveyed heartfelt appreciation to the members of the Istijabat Association of Nigeria for their unwavering love and ongoing prayers. He invoked blessings, guidance, and protection upon them and their families.
In a gesture of appreciation, Elhadj (Otunba) Hamed, also the Publisher/Editor-in-Chief of StarTrend Int’l magazine and online platform, expressed gratitude to the association for their consistent annual visits and prayers. He prayed for their continued well-being and protection.
The prayer session was accompanied by Islamic hymns sung by the members, fostering a sense of spiritual unity and community among all participants.