Tribute to a heroine of futuwwa (chilvary) - Hajjia Muhsinat Yusuf
Futuwwa can mean spiritual chivalry. This term embraces all forms of good manners (adab) or character traits, including generosity, humility, loyalty, courage, and turning a blind eye to others' sins. To perfect or attain a high rank in a spiritual state, one must try the possible best to denounce all blameworthy traits and adorn the soul with praiseworthy characteristics. These sets of commendable traits are decoded in Futuwwa. And I find it suitable to describe Hajjia Muhsinat Yusuf. Being in a state of futuwwa is a long-life practice that believers seeking to purify their souls engage in till their last breath. Seeking nothing but Allah's pleasure and hoping to rid off the baggage of dirt in the heart. 

Allah says in Suratul Inshiqaq ayat 6:
O humanity! Indeed, you are labouring restlessly towards your Lord and will ?eventually? meet the consequences.

Also, in Suratul Baqarah ayat 272:
It is not for you to put them on the right path. Rather, Allah puts on the right path whom He wills. Whatever good you spend is for your own selves, and you shall not spend but to seek the pleasure of Allah, and whatever good thing you spend shall be repaid to you in full, and you shall not be wronged.

We lost a heroine as she joined our predecessors in the Barzakh. We hope Allah places her in the best conditions and ease the trials. Hajjia Muhsinat Yusuf, alias Umm Ni'mah is full of positive vibes, very courageous, always active and ready to serve the good of the community. She motivated and mentored the youths and children around her. She detests immorality and cultural decadence. She thinks about nothing but goodness because it shows in all her actions. And I have personally been influenced by her positive aura, energy and personality. She is a woman of futuwwa.

Hajjia Muhsinat will always beat you to it when it comes to innovating good ideas. I realize age is a thing of the body; if the mind is sane, one will remain young. She paid particular attention to the young ones, teaching leadership and good morals evident in her actions and projects. About two months ago, she discussed a project she was planning to execute. To create a platform and training centre for youth development and leadership training and to provide social support on marital issues and interpersonal skills. In my mind, shey this mama no dey tire with all of these ideas ni. But, reflecting on it, we understand this life is a journey; even though the body will get tired, the soul will remain young and active as long as we entertain it with good traits. This explains the state of Umm Ni'mah.  She will be evergreen in our hearts, and we will not seize in sending our prayers and good deeds on her behalf. Insha Allaah. 

May Allah grant us all the fortitude to bear the reality. We surely miss her! 
May Allah forgive her sins, be merciful to her and grant her the honour of Prophet's company by the permission of Allah. Aameen

34 Comments

Shakirah

Date 12/19/2021

Ismaila Bakare

Date 5/15/2023 9:39:22 AM

Adam Hauwa Idris

Date 12/22/2021 11:27:46 PM

Saadatu Abdulsalam

Date 12/19/2021

Abdulwakeel Ajiboye

Date 12/19/2021

Shafinaz Ahmed

Date 12/19/2021

Ameerah Sufyan

Date 12/19/2021

Fatima

Date 12/19/2021

Taofiqah Abdulrauf

Date 12/19/2021

Maryam Omisore-Bakare

Date 12/19/2021

Zulaiha Yusuf

Date 12/19/2021

Radiyyah Isa

Date 12/19/2021

Abdurrahman Nurat Olamide

Date 12/19/2021

Aisha Nura

Date 12/19/2021

Abiola Abdulrasheed owodunni

Date 12/19/2021

FATIMAH Abubakar

Date 12/19/2021

Muizat Adejumoke Ibrahim

Date 12/19/2021

Aisha Ismail

Date 12/19/2021

Aisha Ismail

Date 12/19/2021

Fadimatu Aliyu Ardo

Date 12/19/2021

Hafsat Kutama

Date 12/19/2021

Hafsat Kutama

Date 12/19/2021

Surajudeen

Date 12/20/2021

Surajudeen

Date 12/20/2021

Khadeejah kuburat idris

Date 12/20/2021

Khadeejah kuburat idris

Date 12/20/2021

Rahma

Date 12/20/2021 7:54:08 AM

Rahma

Date 12/20/2021

Nafisa Ahmed

Date 12/20/2021

Abbas Abubakar

Date 12/20/2021

Nusaiba Ibrahim

Date 12/20/2021

Nusaiba Ibrahim

Date 12/20/2021

Khadijat

Date 12/20/2021

Hajia Ibrahim Rizqoh

Date 12/20/2021

Baffa Tee

Date 12/20/2021

Kamila

Date 12/20/2021

Habibah Bona

Date 12/21/2021

Add Comment