Celebrating Sheikh Murtala Chukwuemeka, the Igbo Muslim scholar who translated the Holy Qur'an into the Igbo language, making its message more accessible to Igbo-speaking Muslims and readers. A former pastor who embraced Islam in 1989, Sheikh Murtala has reportedly dedicated years to Islamic preaching and outreach, with claims that he has helped more than 300 people embrace Islam.
His Qur'anic translation stands as a significant milestone in his journey of faith, scholarship and service. May Allah reward him abundantly for this remarkable contribution. We pray Allah continues to guard and guide us aright, protect us, have mercy on us, increase us in knowledge, sustenance and piety, and enable us to become better Muslims and better Nigerians. Happy Jumaat, happy weekend.
