Amb. Olusiji Aina, Ph.D Pens Deepest Condolences to Asiwaju Idris Asiru on the passing of his father
My dear friend and esteemed colleague, Asiwaju Asiru Idris,
I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of your beloved father, Alhaji Asiru Ijagbemi. Please accept my most heartfelt condolences, and extend the same to your entire family during this time of profound loss.
While the news brings great sorrow, we must also find solace in the remarkable, fulfilling life he led, reaching the venerable age of 95. A life of such length is a clear testament to a existence well-lived, blessed by Allah (SWT), and filled with the love and respect of a family he undoubtedly built with wisdom and dedication. To have raised a son of your stature and character—a leader who serves our state with such distinction—is perhaps one of his greatest legacies. You are a living tribute to his values and his name.
As Muslims, we find strength in our faith. We are reminded that to Allah we belong, and to Him we shall return. May this truth bring comfort to your heart.
I pray that Allah, in His infinite mercy and compassion, grants him the highest rank in Jannatul Firdaus.
أَعْظِمِ اللَّهُ أَجْرَكَ، وَغَفَرَ لِمَيِّتِكَ، وَأَحْسَنَ عَزَاءَكَ
“A’thamallahu Ajrak, wa Ghafara li Mayyitik, wa Ahsana Az’aak.”
(May Allah magnify your reward, forgive your deceased, and make your condolence elegant.)
إِنَّا لِلَّهِ وَإِنَّا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ، اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لَهُ وَارْحَمْهُ وَعَافِهِ وَاعْفُ عَنْهُ
“Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un. Allahumma ghfir lahu warhamhu wa ‘afihi wa’fu ‘anhu.”
(Surely we belong to Allah and to Him we shall return. O Allah, forgive him and have mercy on him, grant him safety and pardon him.)
May Allah grant you, your mother, and all your loved ones the fortitude to bear this great loss. May He fill your hearts with beautiful memories that ease the pain of his absence.
Please know that I am here for you, not just as a colleague, but as a brother. Do not hesitate to reach out if there is anything at all you need.
With deepest sympathy and prayers,
Amb. Olusiji Aina, Ph.D
