LAGOSTREND REPORTS

Family members, Islamic clerics, friends and well-wishers on Friday, November 6, 2026, gathered in Epe, Lagos State, to commemorate the fifth anniversary of the passing of Chief Mrs Rainot Morenikeji Rabiu, celebrating her life, enduring legacy and the remarkable values she instilled in her children and grandchildren.

The remembrance programme, held five years after her death on November 6, 2021, featured special prayers, Quranic recitations, Islamic lectures and heartfelt tributes in honour of the late family matriarch.

The gathering provided an opportunity for family members to reflect on her life of faith, kindness, humility, generosity and dedication to family values, while offering prayers for the peaceful repose of her soul.

The prayer session was led by Imam Balogun Ibrahim Abiodun, Imam of Agbomeji Memorial Central Mosque, Ayetoro Heritage, Epe. He was joined by Imam Alhaji Abdurrahman Abbas, Imam of Epe Local Government Secretariat Mosque, alongside other Islamic clerics.

The religious lecture was delivered by Muqodam Muh Soliu Abdullahi and Fadilatut Sheikh Alhaji Muh Idrees Obadanla Waoda, who emphasised the importance of good character, remembering departed loved ones and making continuous prayers for their souls.

Speaking during the programme, Muqodam Muh Soliu Abdullahi reminded participants that a person’s character and good deeds remain an enduring legacy long after death.

He urged members of the gathering to embrace good character, love one another and remain conscious of their responsibilities before Allah.

Similarly, Fadilatut Sheikh Alhaji Muh Idrees Obadanla Waoda encouraged the family to make prayers for their departed mother a regular spiritual responsibility rather than limiting such prayers to annual remembrance ceremonies.

He stressed that remembering the dead through prayers should remain a continuous act of faith.

Speaking on behalf of the children, one of the deceased’s daughters, Alhaja Badmus, née Rabiu, described their late mother as a caring, disciplined and selfless woman whose sacrifices and commitment to her children left an unforgettable impact on the family.

She recalled that Chief Mrs Rabiu taught her children contentment, prayerfulness, patience and kindness, noting that the values she instilled in them continue to guide their lives.

She expressed gratitude for the positive testimonies and fond memories people continue to share about their mother, describing them as a source of pride and encouragement to the entire family.

The family’s Olori Ebi, Alhaji Rabiu, also called on the children and grandchildren to preserve the unity and togetherness their late mother worked hard to establish.

He described her as the pillar that held the family together, urging everyone to continue supporting one another and protecting the good name she left behind.

He offered prayers for the forgiveness of her shortcomings, asking Allah to grant her Aljanah Firdaus and bless the family with peace, unity and continued progress.

Another son of the deceased, Alhaji Rabiu, associated with the Genders Missional Genders Prayer Group, spoke emotionally about his mother’s influence on his spiritual life and commitment to Islam.

He described her as his first teacher in faith, recalling how she introduced him to the importance of prayer, generosity and living according to the teachings of Islam.

According to him, her humility, forgiveness, religious devotion and love for humanity remain important lessons that he and other members of the family must continue to uphold.

He maintained that the most meaningful way to preserve her memory is through consistent prayers, charitable deeds, generosity and the practice of the good values she taught her children.

A grandchild who also spoke at the gathering reaffirmed the family’s commitment to sustaining the lessons of respect for elders, love, togetherness and the fear of Allah passed down by their grandmother.

The family expressed appreciation to the Islamic clerics, friends, relatives and well-wishers who joined them in honouring the memory of their beloved mother, grandmother and family matriarch.

The event concluded with closing prayers for the peaceful repose of her soul and supplications for Allah’s mercy, forgiveness and the continued unity, strength and prosperity of the Rabiu family.

Five years after her departure, the life and legacy of Chief Mrs Rainot Morenikeji Rabiu remain a source of inspiration to her family, with her teachings on faith, good character, contentment, generosity and love continuing to live on through generations.

May Allah forgive her shortcomings, illuminate her grave and grant her Aljanah Firdaus. Ameen.

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