Seeing this, Shaytan was frustrated. He again complained to Allah: “I have stripped Ayub of all his wealth, but he still remains grateful to You. However, he is only hiding his disappointments, for he places great love on his many children. The real test of a parent is through his children. You will then see how he will reject You.” Allah granted Shaytan authority, but warned him that it would not reduce Ayub’s faith in his Lord nor his patience.

Just as we are still grappling with the tragedy of the Dana crash and the torment and calamities it has left to some homes, the endemic terrorists attack came again killing scores of people and worshippers in Kaduna and Yobe states. This is regarded as the most heinous crime against humanity, it is wicked and satanic.

Dean of the Faculty of Education in the University of Lagos, (UNILAG), Professor Murtadha Bidmus has challenged the students of the school and other stakeholders to allow due process in resolving the crisis generated by the change of name of the school by President Goodluck Jonathan.

“Do people think that they will be left alone because they say: “We believe,” and will not be tested. And We indeed tested those who were before them. And Allah will certainly make (it) known (the truth of) those who are true, and will certainly make (it) known (the falsehood of) those who are liars, (although Allah knows all that before putting them to test).” (Quran, 29:2-3)

Rajab as the seventh month in the Islamic lunar calendar reminds us of the preparation of Ramadan. In less than five weeks from now, preparation would have reached high levels by Muslims individuals for the glorious month.