My Ziyarah Chronicles(1)


Prologue 

"A scholar's education is greatly improved by traveling in quest of knowledge and meeting authoritative teachers of his time" ~Ibn Khaldun

The above quotation amongst others to be quoted will later serve as a yardstick for my decision. Meanwhile, my decision to delve upon this subject is not unconnected to the various reactions that have trailed my recent sojourn to the North West of Nigeria. To believe that everyone will be comfortable with one's act is to state the impossible. A litmus test of this is depicted from the comments of my online community most especially my social media followers. 

Premised upon this, I have decided to chronicle my adventure in a form of travelogue, hoping it will inspire at least a soul in quest of Scholarship and as well spiritualism. My name is Shittu Olanipekun and you are welcome to my world of experience as a แนขลซfฤซ Adventurer.๐Ÿค—

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  1. Anonymous23 August 2023 at 06:57

    What a rare privilege to be among your followers and one of the students of the knowledgeables who always seek for more knowledge as advised and advocated for by our leader and guidance, Prophet Muhammad (SAW).
    Sir, I wish you more strength and all the enablement required to successfully execute the project. Baraka Lau Fihi, Masha Allah, Aamin.

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  2. Shittola23 August 2023 at 07:54

    Amฤซn. Jazakumullahu Khayran for this beautiful comment.

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