Goodnight, charismatic, faithful and merry soul mate; Soul on the wings of compassionate Angels.
Every soul shall have a taste of death: and only on the day of judgement shall you be paid your full recompense. Only he who is saved… and admitted to the garden will have attained the object (of life). For the life of this world is but goods and chattels of deception. Al Imran v 185.
We appreciate the mercy of Allah (SWT) for his guidance; for it is only Allah who has the capacity to guide humanity onto the straight path.
"Praise be to Allah, who hath guided us to this (felicity): never could we have found guidance, had it not been for the guidance of Allah. indeed, it was the truth, that the apostles of our Lord brought unto us." And they shall hear the cry: "Behold! the garden before you! Ye have been made its inheritors, for your deeds (of righteousness)." Ar Raf 7 verse 43
All Praises and Glory belong to the Almighty Allah (SWT) for his guidance, love and blessings on our brother, father, husband, mentore, friend and uncle Alhaji Tajudeen Adebola Alabi Adeleke.
Adebola Tajudeen was a unique person of inestimable worth to everyone. His unconditional love and commitment to his immediate family, extended relations, friends, and acquaintances was unfathomable.
“Only a moment you stayed, but what an imprint your footprints have left on our hearts”. You embodied and expressed unique leadership traits and made remarkable difference in every endeavour. Your magnanimity, steadfastness, unwavering commitment to your family, the service of our faith and community will always be missed. You shine in our hearts and minds.
For almost 3 decades Debby was like my twin brother. We were inseparable in our thoughts, opinions, commitments and more. His approach to life was pure, generous an unforgettable expression of human kindness anchored by Islamic ethos. He Chose to put humanity before himself, the path to greatness opened itself to him. Alhamdulillahi he took that part, as a result he bequeathed indeliblefootprints in the sand of time. His life was the epitome of integrity, kindness, humility, , compassion and warmth and His easy to get along with nature endeared him to everyone.
Debby led a life of modesty, humility and restraint. Albeit, he had the means to be flashy, he chose to be modest and frugal, almost like an ascetic; a worthy legacy found in his adult children.
Debby is not one who will be found wanting in difficult situations, you know where he stands and he is ever ready to put his head above the parapet in support of his belief, friend or cause.
Debby was the delight of fund raisers; he was well known for his magnanimity, he enjoys giving, supporting the needy, providing succor to the vulnerable and poor; such are the beneficiaries of his self-denial mantra.
Like most rightly guided believers, Tajudeen combined matters of the spirit and that of the body; the whole of him was often felt in all his endeavors. he was a deeply passionate person. His absolute belief in the Almighty God was exceptional; he openly condemns all kinds of lip service and outlandish claims. He avoided all forms of superstition, myth, and sacred commitment to clerics of all faith. His total belief, utterances and practice of the omnipotence of God put most charlatans to shame. Debby talks the talk and walk the walk of absolute monotheism. He was fond of saying “None can harm or benefit me or any human being except with the permission of God” paraphrased “La aula wa la quwata, illah be llahi” and he often concludes by subconsciously saying “Mo gb’Olorun gbo” meaning “I believe in God” Thus his famous sobriquet to his intimate friends is “Mo gb’olorun gbo”
“We might not be the ones to change the world. We might not belong to the few that “put a ding in the universe.” We might not be something the whole world would celebrate. But...In the little corners that we live; in the lives that we’ve played a part in, we should be nothing but unforgettable.” We thank Allah (SWT) for Debby’s life, a remarkably unforgettable characterised with laudable achievements, sacrifice, altruism and unblemish worship of Allah (SWT). He left indellible marks in our hearts, especially his lovely children, mentees and kinsmen.
The journey doesn’t end here. Death is just another path, one that we all must take. May your unrelenting worship of God, evident in your service to humanity. Through your wife, children, kinsmen, friends and community be rewarded with Al Janna Firdaous. May Allah (SWT), in His Amazing Grace release your soul unto the wings of Angels of Compassion. To ease your transition. To Shower you with His Abundant Mercy and Blessings. To make comfortable your dispensation. To accept you into the fold of Saints. To enrich your eternal rest with ultimate tranquillity. And to endow you with the most supreme of the facilities of Paradise.
May your treasured soul rest in peace; adieu my charismatic, faithful and merry soul mate.
Indeed, Inna lillahi wa inna illayhi rajihun.
Allahu Akbar. Allahu yar amuhu, Allahu yag firihu, Allahu yab asuhu fi asani suari. Allahu Akbar!
May Allah (SWT) grant the entire Adeleke family the wisdom and fortitude to bear the transition of Alhaji Tajudeen Adebola Alabi Adeleke. May Allah (SWT) comfort, protect, bless and endow them with the wherewithal to bear this irreplaceable passage.
There are no goodbyes for our loved ones, as they live in our hearts eternally.