The leader of the Arabic and Islamic Training Centre (Markaz Agege, Lagos), Shaykh Habibullah Adam Al-Ilory, has emphasised the need for Nigeria’s leaders to embrace fairness, justice, and equal treatment of all citizens regardless of religion, tribe or social status.
Sheikh Sulaiman As-Saruji
He described him as a man who worked tirelessly to uplift the image of the town and promote Islam.”Whatever has a beginning will surely have an end.”
He made this known on Sunday during a special prayer and lecture in memory of Fadilat Sheikh Mah’ruf Sulaiman Al- Karazy who passed away November 9, 2025 held at Adodo, Ogun State.
Shaykh Habibullah Adam Al-Ilory represented by Sheikh Sulaiman As-Saruji delivered a message centred on unity, peaceful coexistence, and responsible governance values .
He stated that anyone chosen by God to lead automatically becomes responsible for every citizen under their care, including “Christians, Muslims, Traditionalists, the rich and the poor.”
He stressed that leadership should never discriminate, noting that justice and fairness are pillars of both Islamic teachings and nation-building.
According to him, Nigeria can only progress when leaders treat all citizens equally and citizens also maintain good conduct.
“We must not fight each other. Muslims must not fight Christians, and Christians must not fight Muslims or traditional worshippers. We must live together in peace,” he said.
He urged Nigerians to uphold moral values, remain law-abiding, and support efforts that promote unity across religious lines.
Speaking on the late cleric, he noted that he lived a life of peace and tolerance, qualities that should be preserved by both leaders and followers.
In his remarks, the Chief Imam of Ado-Odo, Alhaji Soliu Ibrahim, called on leaders to build a better Nigeria for the future of children.
He stressed the need to support teachers and Islamic lecturers in order to provide quality education for the younger generation.
Also speaking, The Olofin of Ado-Odo, HRM Oba Olusola Lamidi-Osolo, urged all sons and daughters of Ado-Odo to continue the good legacy of the late cleric.
He described him as a man who worked tirelessly to uplift the image of the town and promote Islam.”Whatever has a beginning will surely have an end.”
He advised leaders to always remember death and strive to do good so they may be remembered.
“Our legacy is what people say about us after we are gone,” he added.
Meanwhile , the Olu of Imasayi, Oba Luqman Olalekan Kuoye, appealed for unity nationwide, saying Nigeria needs collective cooperation at this crucial time.
He commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for efforts to reposition the economy despite the difficulties.
“Nigeria needs patience. The President is trying to uproot the economic problems and place the nation on a stable economic radar. By the time he completes his tenure, his reforms will stand strong for the future.”
He also urged the Ado-Odo community and the Islamic family to remain united in building the town of their dreams.
In an emotional tribute, Alhaji Sulaiman Waheed Alaga, elder brother of the late cleric, described him as a calm, devoted scholar who founded an Islamic school in Ado-Odo and nurtured many students.
He recalled that the deceased travelled to Saudi Arabia as far back as 1970 and was known for settling disputes among families. “I will miss him a lot,” he said.
Also, the late cleric’s son, Sofiullah Sulaiman, who has assumed leadership of the Arabic and Islamic school left by his father said he would deeply miss his father’s fatherly guidance.
He appealed to students to support him as he continues his father’s work.
He therefore urged government to engage Islamic scholars for guidance in line with the teachings of the Qur’an.
“The government should have a listening ear. They should listen to the people, because without the people they cannot be elected to the position they are .They should find solutions to problems, not fight the citizens,” he advised.
Dignitaries in attendance included Alhaji Yusuf, father of Mr. Kamorudeen Yusuf, who serves as the Personal Assistant to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Special Duties.
