The popular city of Akute Ajuwon was besieged by a galaxy of Islamic clerics gather to honour top Travel and Tour agent, Alhaji Al-Azeez Adebayo Alabi, MD CEO Al-Azeez Travel And Tours as he held the annual Maulud-Nabiyy at the Prestigious Teammate Event Center, Akute on Saturday, February 29, 2020.
Top Islamic scholars graced the historic event as well as other big shots who came to give lectures on the significance of Maulid Nabiyy and the essence of Hajj and Umrah. The Chief cleric, Babalagbado, who spoke extensively at the event mirrored the pilgrimage and what it means for Muslims:
He stated that over two million Muslims from around the world are beginning the five-day Hajj pilgrimage. They will circle Islam’s most sacred site, the cube-shaped Kaaba in the Saudi Arabian city of Mecca, and take part in a series of rituals intended to bring about greater humility and unity among Muslims.
He added that The Hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam, and all able-bodied Muslims are required to perform it once in their lifetime. The Hajj is seen as a chance to wipe clean past sins and start fresh. Many seek to deepen their faith on the Hajj, with women taking on the Islamic hair covering known as “hijab” upon returning from the pilgrimage. Citing the history of the Hajj, Babalagbado stated:
While following a route the Prophet Muhammad once walked, the rites of Hajj are believed to ultimately trace the footsteps of the prophets Ibrahim and Ismail, or Abraham and Ishmael as they are named in the Bible.
Muslims believe Ibrahim’s faith was tested when God commanded him to sacrifice his only son Ismail. Ibrahim was prepared to submit to the command, but then God stayed his hand, sparing his son. Pilgrims also trace the path of Ibrahim’s wife, Hagar, who Muslims believe ran between two hills seven times searching for water for her dying son. Tradition holds that God then brought forth a spring that runs to this day. That spring, known as the sacred well of Zamzam, is believed to possess healing powers and pilgrims often return from the Hajj with bottles of its water as gifts.
The host also highlighted the benefits of observing Umrah and Hajj with the service of Al-Azeez Tours and Travel agency, a travelling agency with commendable track records of delivering comfort and hospitality during the sojourn.
Al-Azeez Travel And Tours according to the CEO, has mobilised over 2,000 pilgrims in the last 5 years with verifiable testimonies every year.
He unveiled the plan for the year 2020 and packages available for prospective pilgrims.
Top female singer, Rukaya Gawat Oyefeso entertained guests at the event in style as wads of cash flow on the stage in honour of the host. Some of the guests who graced the event include Alhaji Adam (Omo Oba), Alhaji Giwa Al-Huda, Alhaji Sodiq (Al-Modina), Alhaja Rukayat Al-Hammed, Alhaja, Sherifat Adekunle, Adeola Obafemi, Alhaji Abdulrahman Ayanda, Alhaji Kabir Bolakale Alao and many more.
