In the name of Allah, Most Merciful, the Bestower of Mercy.
All praise is due to Allah, the Lord of the worlds and Lord of all creation — may the salutations of Allah, His peace and blessings be upon the noblest of all of the Prophets and Messengers, Muhammad, upon his family, his Companions and all those who follow them precisely until the establishment of the Hour.
Dear brothers and sisters! Generosity in Islam is a fundamental act of Iman (faith) that extends far beyond monetary donations. It encompasses all forms of selflessness, including sharing time, knowledge, and kindness. Muslim believers are encouraged to give freely, as detailed in the teachings of the Qur’an and Sunnah, without expecting rewards or causing discomfort to the recipient.
Respected brothers and sisters! His Royal Highness, Khalifah Dr Muhammad Sanusi II, PhD, CON, is the 14th and 16th Emir of Kano and the supreme spiritual leader (Khalifah) of the Tijjaniyyah Sufi order in Nigeria. A renowned economist, banker, and public intellectual, he previously served as the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria before ascending to the throne.
Originally crowned the 14th Emir in 2014, he was reinstated as the 16th Emir in May 2024 by Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf.
