In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful, with blessings upon the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him.
All praise is due to Allah. Today, on the 23rd of October, 2023, Allah has willed that I begin writing my new book titled INDA RAI. O Allah, I beseech You through Your beautiful names—grant me the ability to write goodness in this book of mine. Hold my hands back from writing even the smallest evil. Grant me wisdom and insight to write what will benefit the entire Muslim community.
All praise to You, O Allah, for granting me the opportunity to see the start of this book in good health. O Ever-Living, O Sustainer, through Your mercy I seek help—let me also witness its end in goodness, together with all my readers. Protect me from writing anything that will bring harm, hardship, or disgrace in this world or the Hereafter. Keep us firm upon faith and the path of Islam, grant us health, wealth, peace of mind, and a good end—dying with faith and the words of the Shahada. Make our graves spacious, filled with light and blessings, and gather us in Jannatul Firdaus along with our families and all Muslims.
O Allah, guide us away from haram and provide us with halal. Grant health to the sick, righteous children to those who seek them, good spouses to those who wish to marry, and make it easy for us to perform Hajj. O Allah, aid our Muslim brothers and sisters in Palestine, humiliate their oppressors, and protect Muslims everywhere. Remove the scourge of terrorists from our land and bring peace to Nigeria, Niger, all of Africa, and the Muslim world. Ameen.
Author’s Rights and Dedication
The book INDA RAI is my property. I, Aisha Aliyu Garkuwa, hold all rights to it. No one may reproduce or adapt my work in any form without my express permission. Respecting the rights of others brings true peace.
O Allah, have mercy on my late mother Fatimatuzzahra, my father, my grandparents, and all my departed loved ones. May their deaths be peaceful, and may they be granted forgiveness.
This book is dedicated to all our Muslim brothers and sisters in Palestine who have been killed. O Allah, have mercy on them, raise the banner of Islam, and disgrace disbelief and its followers.
Narrative: The Hajj Flight in Yola
In Yola, Adamawa, the morning began with an intense, body-piercing cold, accompanied by a light drizzle. By 5:00 pm, the rain still lingered. Yola International Airport was crowded with pilgrims awaiting the final flight to Saudi Arabia. Anxiety filled the air, as the global Hajj authority had announced that King Fahd International Airport would close at midnight, and all other airports would be shut due to the nearing deadline.
The Amirul Hajj of Adamawa, newly appointed that year, addressed the anxious crowd, apologizing for the delays and urging them to place their trust in Allah’s decree. His words stirred mixed reactions—some pilgrims cried, fearing they would miss their once-in-a-lifetime journey, while others criticized the new Amirul Hajj by comparing him to his predecessor.
Suddenly, the sound of a large aircraft landing interrupted the tension. The Amirul Hajj fell in prostration out of gratitude, and the crowd erupted in praise and relief. Among them, Aysha also performed sujud ash-shukr (prostration of thanks), then embraced her friend Maryam in joy. She quickly called Barrister Kamal, who affectionately teased her about her tendency to cry. When asked which airline had arrived, she glanced at the plane, saw the words Saudi Arabia boldly written, and replied, “It’s not Arik—” before confirming it wasn’t a small carrier but a proper Hajj flight, as the screening process began.
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Opening Invocation and Prayer
In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful, with blessings upon the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him.
All praise is due to Allah. Today, on the 23rd of October, 2023, Allah has willed that I begin writing my new book titled INDA RAI. O Allah, I beseech You through Your beautiful names—grant me the ability to write goodness in this book of mine. Hold my hands back from writing even the smallest evil. Grant me wisdom and insight to write what will benefit the entire Muslim community.
All praise to You, O Allah, for granting me the opportunity to see the start of this book in good health. O Ever-Living, O Sustainer, through Your mercy I seek help—let me also witness its end in goodness, together with all my readers. Protect me from writing anything that will bring harm, hardship, or disgrace in this world or the Hereafter. Keep us firm upon faith and the path of Islam, grant us health, wealth, peace of mind, and a good end—dying with faith and the words of the Shahada. Make our graves spacious, filled with light and blessings, and gather us in Jannatul Firdaus along with our families and all Muslims.
O Allah, guide us away from haram and provide us with halal. Grant health to the sick, righteous children to those who seek them, good spouses to those who wish to marry, and make it easy for us to perform Hajj. O Allah, aid our Muslim brothers and sisters in Palestine, humiliate their oppressors, and protect Muslims everywhere. Remove the scourge of terrorists from our land and bring peace to Nigeria, Niger, all of Africa, and the Muslim world. Ameen.
Author’s Rights and Dedication
The book INDA RAI is my property. I, Aisha Aliyu Garkuwa, hold all rights to it. No one may reproduce or adapt my work in any form without my express permission. Respecting the rights of others brings true peace.
O Allah, have mercy on my late mother Fatimatuzzahra, my father, my grandparents, and all my departed loved ones. May their deaths be peaceful, and may they be granted forgiveness.
This book is dedicated to all our Muslim brothers and sisters in Palestine who have been killed. O Allah, have mercy on them, raise the banner of Islam, and disgrace disbelief and its followers.
Narrative: The Hajj Flight in Yola
In Yola, Adamawa, the morning began with an intense, body-piercing cold, accompanied by a light drizzle. By 5:00 pm, the rain still lingered. Yola International Airport was crowded with pilgrims awaiting the final flight to Saudi Arabia. Anxiety filled the air, as the global Hajj authority had announced that King Fahd International Airport would close at midnight, and all other airports would be shut due to the nearing deadline.
The Amirul Hajj of Adamawa, newly appointed that year, addressed the anxious crowd, apologizing for the delays and urging them to place their trust in Allah’s decree. His words stirred mixed reactions—some pilgrims cried, fearing they would miss their once-in-a-lifetime journey, while others criticized the new Amirul Hajj by comparing him to his predecessor.
Suddenly, the sound of a large aircraft landing interrupted the tension. The Amirul Hajj fell in prostration out of gratitude, and the crowd erupted in praise and relief. Among them, Aysha also performed sujud ash-shukr (prostration of thanks), then embraced her friend Maryam in joy. She quickly called Barrister Kamal, who affectionately teased her about her tendency to cry. When asked which airline had arrived, she glanced at the plane, saw the words Saudi Arabia boldly written, and replied, “It’s not Arik—” before confirming it wasn’t a small carrier but a proper Hajj flight, as the screening process began.