HALILU MACCIDO pays tribute to his father Muhammad Maccido, former Sultan of Sokoto who died within the ill-fated ADC Airlines crash of 2006
Twenty years have handed for the reason that tragic day we misplaced a exceptional father, a revered conventional ruler, a distinguished statesman and a guiding mild. Yet 20 years on, the reminiscence of His Eminence Sultan Muhammad Maccido stays as vivid in our hearts as ever. Time has moved on, however the love, admiration and respect we maintain for him haven’t diminished.
To us, his kids and household, he was a loving and devoted father whose knowledge, steerage and prayers stay an everlasting supply of energy. To the Sultanate, he was a custodian of custom and a logo of dignity. To the nation, he was a father determine whose life was outlined by humility, religion, service and an unwavering dedication to peace, unity and the well-being of others.
Baba lived a lifetime of objective. He led with knowledge, carried his duties with humility, and touched numerous lives via his kindness, generosity and sense of obligation. His management went past the throne. It confirmed in his character, in his devotion to his folks, and in his perception in peace, justice and mutual understanding.
Though his time with us was minimize quick, the legacy he left continues to talk lengthy after his passing.
His life reminds us that true greatness is measured not by the place one holds, however by the lives one touches, the values one upholds and the distinction one makes on this planet.
Baba, 20 years with out you’ve taught us that whereas a father could depart this world, his affect by no means dies. We miss your presence, cherish your counsel and maintain expensive the teachings you instilled in us. We want you have been right here to see the years move, to supply your knowledge and to information us with the quiet energy and dignity that have been uniquely yours.
Today we bear in mind you not solely with tears and longing, however with immense gratitude to Almighty Allah for the privilege of being your kids. Your life was a blessing, your steerage a present, and your legacy is a duty we should proceed to honour.
As we mark 20 years since your return to your Creator, we pray that Allah (SWT) envelop you in His infinite mercy, forgive your shortcomings, illuminate your grave, reward your good deeds abundantly and grant you Jannatul Firdaus al-A’la. May He settle for your service to humanity as Sadaqatul (*20*) and reunite us with you in Jannah. Ameen, Ya Rabbal Alameen.
May your noble legacy proceed to dwell via us and thru all whose lives you touched.
Your reminiscence stays a blessing, your legacy an inspiration, and your house in our hearts irreplaceable. Rest in everlasting peace, Baba.
. Halilu Maccido is the son of the late nineteenth Sultan of Sokoto
