By Segun Adewale, Bauchi
The Senator representing Bauchi South Senatorial District in Upper Legislative Chamber, Senator Shehu Buba Umar, has constructed a magnificent Juma’at Mosque and Islamiyyah School in Nabordo community, headquarters of Jema’a Emirate in Toro Local Government Area of Bauchi State with a call on the people of the community to continue to promote activities that will foster unity and religious harmony in the emirate and the state at large.
The project comprises a Juma’at Mosque, a female prayer mosque, an Islamiyyah School, and toilet facilities within the mosque premises.
Speaking at the commissioning ceremony of the Mosque shortly after the friday prayer, Senator Shehu Buba Umar said he constructed the mosque and the Islamiyya to boost Islamic education in the community and urged the worshippers at the congregation to intensify prayers for peace and stability in the State
He said the humanitarian projects he has been executing within his senatorial district and beyond have direct bearing on the life of a common man.
Senator Buba commended the peaceful coexistence among the people of Jema’a emirate, because of the just and fair leadership exhibited by the Emir of Jema’a Alhaji Suleiman Bala Suleiman.
He said his leadership of the Emir will continue to promote activities that will foster unity and religious harmony in the emirate and the state at large
Senator Buba said he listened to the complaints raised by the communities on the need for him to do some projects and assured the community that, very soon the area will witness the commencement of some projects in line with his campaign promise and the developmental agenda
Senator Buba said the construction of mosques in communities across his constituency and beyond was borne out of his desire to contribute his quota in promoting Islam for reward in the hereafter. He appreciated Almighty Allah for giving him the opportunity to do the charitable act that he believes will earn him reward in the sight of Allah.
Senator Buba thanked Islamic scholars who supported his course and encouraged him over the years and other stakeholders who in one way or the other contributed in making the mosque project a success.
He tasked the benefitting community to take ownership by ensuring adequate maintenance and close supervision of the place of worship.
The Emir of Jema’a Alhaji Suleiman Bala Suleiman thanked Senator Buba for executing the project and pray to Allah to reward him.abundantly
Many scholars that spoke at the occasion. described Senator Buba as a committed Muslim that is conscious of his religion and the hereafter.
“Senator Buba should be a role model for many wealthy people that want to invest in their religion for a better hereafter by engaging in such beneficial projects”.
“Allah Has promised building a befitting House in Paradise for anyone who builds a mosque for him and Senator Shehu Buba Umar has built many Mosques aside from the ones he either influenced or directly built in other places “
“What we build in this world is only for this world like our house but there is a great reward to build a masjid; when we donate to build a mosque, we earn a house in Jannah. It is stated in many ahadees that the one who builds a masjid Allah will build a house for him in Jannah”.
Other speakers at the event, commended Senator Buba for his act of benevolence and called on other well to do individuals in the society to emulate him.
They said the lawmaker has built several schools including Islmiyyah schools, roads, healthcare facilities and culverts among other projects apart from his health care and agricultural interventions
The event was attended by former government functionaries, traditional rulers, religious leaders and a large crowd of well wishers who came from far and near to witness the commissioning event.
