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Sheikh (Dr.) Sulaimon Faruq Onikijipa, effluence, that is never intimidated by crowd, a great orator who preaches with humility, facts and intellectual composer, a good listener, a distinguished and prolific writer, public commentator and above all a spiritual leader through whom hundreds of thousands ascend spiritual height.
Sheikh Sulaimon Onikijipa on 25th February 1962 was born in to the Onikijipa family by Alhaja aminat Faruq; the daughter of Fadilat Sheikh Sa'adullahi (the Imam of ancient Okekere Mosque in Oke-male, Ilorin) and Sheikh Umar Faruq , the son of Sheikh Abdullah Onikijipa and Grandson of Sheikh Muh'd Qasim Onikijipa a son of Sheikh Muh'd Na-Allah of blessed memories), who migrated from the ancient Kano and stayed in various places before he finally settled in ancient Ilorin in the early 19th century.
Sheikh sulaimon started his search for knowledge under the tutelage of his father where he was taught how to recite the first chapter(surah) of the only Qur'an. Soon after the home detriment he proceeded to another islamic foundation (informal) to further fortified his basic learnings under the supervision of a renowned scholar Sheikh Zakariyah Ataragba of the famous Agbaji quaters till about 1979 when he sought for permission and blessings of his teacher and spiritual head to grant him leave to enable him further his islamic education haven mastered the basic discipline (tarbiyah) in the quran.In 1979 Sheikh Sulaiman advanced in his islamic education at Darul-ulum Arabic and Islamic school, Ilorin. A forefront and formidable Islamic Institution in the ancient Ilorin (one of the early formal islamic school), between 1979 and 1983, sheikh took up basic islamic study , this include ; islamic legal studies (fiqh), the Islamic phonology (surfu & nahu) and host of others. Thus 1983 sheikh had his first certificate in Arabic and Islamic education from Darul-ulum Arabic and islamic School Ilorin.
Subsequently, in 1983 after sheikh obtained his first certificate from Darum-ulum Arabic and Islamic institution, ilorin.
Fadilat sheikh Adam Abdullah Al-ilory (the founder and proprietor of Arabic training center Markaz Agege Lagos), a renowned and respected scholar worldwide , requested that sheikh should proceed to his centre (markaz) for continuation of his education, partly because of his closeness and conventiuon of the two families and also because of the insight of Sheikh Adam of the special nature of the talented Sheikh.
Thus, sheikh from 1983 till 1986, undergone all the rigors and hurdle of passing through the famous institution(markaz). so in 1986, sheikh sat for his finale and brilliantly finished up his Arabic and Islamic education, in the same year and same institution.After sheikh's graduation, sheikh is well equipped with all he needs to proceed as a scholar (islamic teacher), as often practice by other graduants of the institution.
However, because of the zeal and nature of the amiable sheikh, he did not stop his search for islamic education and other collaborated knowledge such as sufism.Despite the fact he was born and raised by a sufist, he did not stop at that as he further his search for the oneness of Allah (Suffism Doctrine) from scholars within and outside the nation before he finally settled with fadilat sheikh Abubakar bn Mohammed Almiskinubillah, a well recognised suffist ,an indigene of Ilorin, in Ile-Olowo, Pakata that reside in Lagos. Sheikh stayed and remained his follower till death and received blessings from him due to his honesty,obedient nature and his sincerity with him until the point of death. may Allah further bless and reward his soul and deeds.Clearly, today Fadilat Sheikh Sulaimon Faruq stands tall among his contemporary, as he had his credence and intimidating credential, today he is; a Doctorate degree holder in human Services, by Columbus international university, Neutron, England [2005] and also awarded Doctorate Fellowship by the institute of Religious and Behavioral Education, LAGOS, Nigeria, [2007]. Also founder of Zawiyyat l Amany Ar-robani At-tijjaniyat (over 60 branches nationwide and beyond)the proprietor of Al-Amani center for Arabic and Islamic Training center Lagos, Nigeria and the chief Imam of Amani central mosque. He also had to his credence ; a Diploma and Higher Diploma in Islamic Religion from the institution of the Religious and Behavioral education Lagos (1998-2002), Bachelor Degree in Islamic Studies from the Pebble university,Australia (2007) and hosts of other certificates.Looking back at those days, Sheikh Sulaimon Faruq revealed that "He is contented and Fulfilled as a being, for Allah has answered his prayer and made his career a worthy and admirable one"Further, He narrated that his dream is to help human kind achieve their desire, the mission he is looking forward to accomplishing through many of his center activities, that include teaching, preaching, Spiritual doctrine, Seminar/workshops, (within and outside the country) and hosts of other enlightenment and awareness programs, that include Ramadan lectures on Radio and Television and networking with other organization of similar vision, mission and ambition, worldwide, aside his being a philanthropist.
Peoples that have personal contact with sheikh would often describe him a "nice man" many would bet their last dime on the fact he is the most humble,most humane and most caring scholar they ever met with sheikh, modesty is an attitude, a man whose guiding philosophy in life is patience,tolerance and zeal to help others. his approach to issue is indisposable and indispensable, never crave to be liked; he craved to be understood as an honest and decent man with honesty intentions and vision who,like his father ,is loathe to hurt a fly. Sheikh sulaimon Faruq clothed himself with dignified charm, he is generous with his time, knowledge, money and resources.
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Culled from: Ilorin Emirate Youths Handout
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