Abubakar Ibrahim Shehu

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Assalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullah!!!

I’m excited to officially begin sharing knowledge and guidance on Islamic Banking and Finance.

I studied Islamic Banking and Finance, and my goal is to help individuals and business owners understand how to manage money and grow wealth in a halal, interest-free (riba-free) way.

Many of us want to avoid riba, but we don’t always know the alternatives. That’s where Islamic finance comes in — built on fairness, transparency, and real economic activity.
Here, I’ll be sharing simple explanations on topics like:

1- Halal ways to finance a business.
2- The difference between profit and interest.
3- Islamic contracts like Murabaha and Musharakah.
4- How to make our daily financial decisions more Shariah-compliant.
If you’re interested in ethical, faith-based financial solutions, follow along and feel free to ask questions. Let’s learn and grow together, insha Allah.
Abubakar Ibrahim Shehu
Islamic Finance Consultant
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Loniness is better than company

The Dignity of Sacrifice : The Story of Mus'ab ibn Umayr (R.A)

Mus'ab ibn Umayr was once the embodiment of Makkah’s youth wealthy, handsome, and draped in the finest Yemeni silk. He was known for his perfume before he entered a room, and his presence commanded attention. But what makes Mus'ab's story remarkable is not his charm it is what he gave up for a truth he could not ignore.

When Islam quietly began to spread in its earliest days, Mus'ab was among the first to listen to the words of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ with an open heart. For someone in his social standing, this decision wasn't a mere shift in belief it was a declaration of war against everything that had previously secured him comfort, prestige, and safety.

Upon embracing Islam, Mus'ab was disowned by his family, stripped of wealth, and thrown into a life of poverty. But there was no bitterness in his sacrifice. Instead, he emerged as a man of vision the first ambassador of Islam, chosen by the Prophet ﷺ to carry the message to Yathrib (later known as Madinah). His mission was not one of conquest, but of hearts teaching, reciting, and embodying the Qur’an. Through his efforts, the seeds of Islam were firmly planted in the city that would later become its sanctuary.

Perhaps the most powerful moment in his life was his death. On the battlefield of Uhud, Mus'ab carried the Prophet’s banner. Despite knowing he had no armor, no wealth, and no status left to protect him, he stood firm. When his right arm was severed, he held the flag with his left. When that too was cut, he cradled it with what remained. He was finally struck down and the Prophet ﷺ, upon finding his body, wept. They had no sufficient cloth to cover both his head and feet. The same man who once wore the finest robes now returned to his Lord in simplicity, yet crowned in honor.

What We Learn

Mus'ab teaches us that true nobility is not in what we possess, but in what we are willing to give up for what is right. In a world obsessed with appearances, status, and temporary pleasures, Mus'ab reminds us that dignity lies in standing firm for eternal truths even if it costs us everything.

Friday is the powerful day we have in Islam and we often take it for granted.
يا ليت قومي يعلمون 😭

LEGALIZATION OF LGBTQ+ IN NIGERIA; WHERE IS OUR RELIGIOSITY?

What does LGBTQ+ stand for?

LGBTQ: Abbreviation for Le***an, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Q***r.
The additional "+" stands for all of the other identities not encompassed in the short acronym.

THE LINK BETWEEN ATHEISM AND LGBTQ

Marcus Abramovitch: An atheist born in Jewish home: mentioned the reason why there's usually a direct link/connection between Atheism and LGBTQ thus:

Atheists don't have any doctrine to follow or holy book telling them homosexuality is a sin or that they need to put to death.

RELIGIOUS SCHOLARS' VIEWS ON LGBTQ

ISLAM:
"A Perverted act, a reversal of the natural order, a corruption of man's sexuality and a crime against the right of female".
Dr Yousuf Al- Qardawi.

CHRISTIANITY:
Archbishop of Krakow, Marek Jedraszewski, who in the 75th anniversary of the Warsaw uprising by polish resistance fighters against N**i occupation in 2019 claimed that Poland is under a siege from gay rights activists campaigners, comparing them to Poland's former communist occupiers. (Reuters, 2019).

JEWDISM:
Jerusalem's Chief rabbi Shlomo Amar declared that:" Homosexuals can't be religious and that homosexuality is uncontrollable lust that can be overcome with simple fear of God, calling homosexuality an "abomination " , a sin against the Jewish people".( Winer, 2019).

UNDERSTANDINGS THE MENTALITY OF LGBTQ PEOPLE THROUGH A QUR'ANIC OUTLOOK

1. A debased human being: Suratul Teen: 5
2. Animals in human skin: Suratul Al- Furaqn:44
3. Jahannama - bond people: Suratul A'araf:169

May Allah protect our Eemaan and guide us aright.

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OUR TA'ALIM CLASS ON " CHILD UPBRINGING IN THE LIGHT OF QUR'AN AND THE SUNNAH" WILL CONTINUE TODAY IN SHAA ALLAH .

Happy juma'ah as our weekly eid.

If you think that sins are shackles that hold you down, you can imagine as a tool that sets you free.