By Basheer Luqman Olarewaju, anipr
Once upon a time, a man named Abubakar Issa Salaty SAEFUL Quadiriyah, better known as Baba OTE, Or, Authentic solaty, had a dream. He envisioned a magnificent Islamic center that would stand as a beacon of faith and scholarship, radiating the light of the Quran and the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad.
Fueled by a fierce determination and a burning passion, Baba OTE set about building a multi-mansion mosque complex in the distant town of Malete, Kwara State.
The gleaming mosque rose like a phoenix from the desert sands, a testament to Baba OTE’s devotion to the Almighty. But he did not stop there. He added an Islamic school, an orphanage home, a student hostel, and even his own administrative headquarters to the complex, turning it into a citadel of knowledge and a bastion of spiritual learning.
Every inch of the complex was a reflection of Baba OTE’s unwavering commitment to spreading the teachings of Islam and nurturing the next generation of scholars and leaders. In just six months, he had accomplished what seemed impossible, and all for the love of his faith.
As the countdown to the unveiling drew near, news of Baba OTE’s magnificent mosque and its adjoining facilities spread like wildfire throughout the Muslim community. Visitors from far and wide flocked to the complex, marveling at the sheer scale and grandeur of the building.
Even the most learned and renowned Islamic scholars took notice, traveling to Malete to bless the project and pay their respects to Baba OTE. In their eyes, he had become a legend, a modern-day prophet who had defied all odds to build a monument to the glory of Allah.
And so, on that fateful day in September, Baba OTE stood before the massive gates of the mosque, his heart swelling with pride and gratitude. As the doors swung open, revealing the breathtaking interior, he could scarcely believe that this was his creation, his vision made real.
From that day forward, the mosque became a hub of activity, a place of worship and learning that drew people from all corners of the world. And Baba OTE’s name was inscribed in the annals of history, a shining example of what a single man can achieve when he follows his heart and puts his faith in Allah.
Basheer writes from Ilorin. basheerluqman123@gmail.com
