TRIBUTE TO OUR HUMBLE MOTHER, LATE ALHAJA HASSANAT ALARAPE MUSTAPHA ON FIDAU PRAYER

TRIBUTE TO OUR HUMBLE MOTHER, LATE ALHAJA HASSANAT ALARAPE MUSTAPHA ON FIDAU PRAYER

BY; COMRADE LUKMAN OLUKAYODE AHMED

Our beloved late Alhaja Hassanat Alarape Mustapha was an epitome of humility, peace and philanthropist fellow.

She was so generous, accommodating, passionate, hardworking and resourceful mother.

Late Alhaja Hassanat Alarape Mustapha was a Woman of proven integrity , her words are her bond.

Her passion for less privilege and needy is unparalleled when she was alive.

Mama was hope for masses and anybody around her.

She was a rock behind his husband and the entire family when she was alive.

She was a role model to the young generations and a successful business Woman.

 In her lifetime, She nurtured and mentored so many great Men and Women who are forces to be reckoned with in our Society today.

Periscoping the life of Alhaja Hassanat Alarape Mustapha will further help one to appreciate this great Woman of virtue and substance.

Early Life;

Alhaja Hassanat Alarape Mustapha was born in 1935 to the families of Late Alhaji Muhammed Ishola (Laila) and Late Halimat Sadiya Ajike Gogoniyan of Orioko Compound, in ancient City of Ilorin.

She attended the Local Islamiyyah School at Ile - Baale (Magaji) Compound/Daudu Compound at Bode Saadu, where she learnt and mastered the Al- Qur'an.(Holy Book)

She began her formal Education at the Native Authority (N.A.) Primary School, Bode Saadu, in 1947. 

Upon the successful completion of Her Primary Education, She moved to Ilorin Middle School (now GSS Ilorin) in 1953 for her Secondary School Education.

Alhaja Hassanat Alarape, being a resourceful Woman, attended Textile School at Oke- Ebo Alaso in Ilorin, from 1954 to 1956.

She mastered the craft to such an extent that she became successful at it.

Marital Life;

Alhaja Hassanat Alarape got married with Alhaji Shehu Usman Mustapha (Waali of Ilorin) in 1958.

 Their Union was blessed with wonderful Children namely;

 √Alhaja Kehinde Toyin Baruba, 

√Alhaja Taiye Bolake, √Hon. (Alh) Mashood Mustapha (MM), 

√Alh. (Barr) A.U. Mustapha (SAN), 

√Alh. Abdulkabir Mustapha, 

√Alhaja Rasheeda Idris, √Alh. Mustapha (Alfa Nla), 

√Alhaja Monsurat Agunbiade and

√Alhaja Fausat Iyinolakan, as well as adorable and well trained Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren.

Working Experience;

Alhaja Hassanat Alarape Mustapha was very passionate about Education right from her early years. 

Thus, when the time was right, she took up a career in the field of Education.

In 1966, she was employed as a Grade II Teacher and one of the pioneer Teachers at the Native Authority (N.A.) Primary School, Share.

 She taught for some years in the following schools namely : 

Agbeyangi, Alapa, Okelele and Pakata.

Alhaja Hassanat Alarape Mustapha switched from active teaching service when she was posted to Ilorin Teacher’s College as Matron in 1972. 

She was transferred to Government High School Ilorin in 1984 from where she retired. 

However, her kind service to humanity was an endless goal till death.

Not only she was Alhaja Hassanat Alarape Mustapha, she is well educated, travelled to most of the Countries in the World.

She visited the Holy land (Macca) several times to performed Hajj and Lesser Hajj as well (Umrah)

She had also been to some Countries, namely; Germany, the United Kingdom (UK), India, Egypt, Ethiopia, and United Arab Emirate (UAE)

Alhaja Alarape was a very pious, religious, philanthropist woman in her lifetime.

She always emphasized the need for the fear of Allah (SWT) and respect for elders. 

She dedicated her life to the worship of Allah (SWT), service to humanity and also contributed immensely to the propagation of Islam. 

She made tremendous impacts everywhere she went.

She was a member of many Islamic organizations such as: NASFAT, AL-IKHLAS Society of Nigeria, TAOHEED, and ANSARUL- ISLAM SOCIETY OF NIGERIA. 

She was also a Member of the Council of Elders, NASFAT; Foundation member TAOHEED and Iya Adinni of Al- Ikhlas, Jamatul Asalatu – Ago and Emir’s Palace and many more.

In appreciation of her piety and service to humanity, Mama received lots of awards: Ummu Mumeenah (Mother of Believers) by the Islamic Youth Organization, Orioko Youth Development Association Ilorin, Ajijola Adinni of Muslim Charitable Women Association of Nigeria.

Alhaja Hassanat Alarape Mustapha held onto her beliefs and trained her children to follow the path which Almighty Allah has created. 

The impact of her training and teachings on her children cannot be overemphasized. 

She will be sorely missed.

Her husband, Alh. Usman Mustapha (Wali of Ilorin) in his tribute, stated that She was a wonderful wife whom he, In Shaa Allah, wishes to reunite with in al- Jannatul-Fir'daus Fir'daus.

Today marks the 8th day that Alhaja Hassanat Alarape Mustapha was committed to mother earth.

We pray that Allah forgives her shortcomings and grant her the highest Paradise Al-Jannatul Fir'daus. 

COMRADE LUKMAN OLUKAYODE AHMED (IMAM MALAWIYYI)

NATIONAL COORDINATOR 

FREEDOM NETWORK GROUP

7TH , JANUARY ,2021.