MAKKAH, Saudi Arabia — Amina Yunusa, a female pilgrim from the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, of Nigeria, has passed away in Makkah, Saudi Arabia.
The sad news was confirmed Abubakar Evuti, the Director of the Federal Capital Territory Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board.
In a statement to the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, on Friday, Jjune 30, 2023, in Makkah, Evuti said, “With total submission to Allah, the FCT Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, MPWB, hereby announce the death of Yunusa. May Allah forgive her shortcomings, accept her act of worship and grant her Aljannat.”
Evuti also expressed deep condolences to the deceased’s immediate family and advised them to accept her death as the will of Allah.
He stated that they should find solace in the belief that Hajiya Amina passed away in the holy city of Makkah after performing Hajj Mabroor.
This acceptable Hajj pilgrimage is believed in Islam to carry the reward of Aljannatul Firdausi (Paradise) as stated in the Hadith of Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him).
Hajj is an annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, considered one of the Five Pillars of Islam and mandatory for all Muslims who are physically and financially capable of undertaking the journey.
It is believed to be a highly meritorious act in Islam, and passing away during the pilgrimage is often seen as a sign of divine favour.
The bereaved family, fellow pilgrims, and the Muslim community are mourning the loss of Hajiya Amina Yunusa and praying for the repose of her soul.
