A Nigerian based revered Islamic scholar and founder of Al-Haqdeen International Islamic Society, Ibadan, Oyo State, Fadhilat Sheikh Ahmad Dhikrullah Agbara je t’olohun, (Gaozu Zaman, Kutbuh Roban), has harped on the need for peaceful co-existence among Nigerians.

He stated this during the 2025 Ramadan lecture of the organisation.
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With the topic “Ta lo mu Aiye gbona gaan Olohun ni, Abi ashaytan, Abi ominiyan gaan gan? Kiwani Ona Abayo,? (Who made life hard, God or Satan, human beings, what’s the solution).

In the face of the current upheavals, economic hardship and the tribulations, he stressed the need for people to live peacefully with one another. He also urged the wealthy people to provide financial support to the less privileged.

Sheikh Ahmad Dhikrullah, also, dismantled misconceptions about Satan’s role in the world, emphasising that “Satan was never God’s second-in-command, nor did he hold any power over the Creator.” He reminded the people that God, in His wisdom, created Satan but did not place him in a position of divine authority. Instead, when Satan corrupts, Allah sends His messengers to repair the world.

The two-day Ramadan lecture, held on Saturday, March 15th, and Sunday, March 16th, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM daily, took a deeply reflective tone as Sheikh Ahmad Dhikrullah addressed a pressing question: Who is responsible for the unbearable and fiery state of the world – God, Satan, or humans?

Known for hosting significant religious gatherings, the Al Haq-Deen International Islamic Centre in Orile Iyanu, Ikumapayi, Olodo, Ibadan, Oyo State, serves as a hub for Islamic teachings, spiritual enlightenment, and community development. The peaceful setting of the centre complements the spiritual essence of Ramadan, making it an ideal location for an event of this magnitude.

The preacher lamented the increasing disregard for divine laws, citing societal instability, moral decay, and economic hardships as direct results of disobedience. He condemned those who engage in sinful acts yet attempt to appease God with wealth acquired through corrupt means. Referencing religious leaders who accept tithes and offerings from stolen wealth, he indirectly referred to them as merchants of religion—clerics who have become slaves to money instead of upholding divine truth.

The cleric did not spare political leaders either, stating that one of the consequences of defying God is the imposition of bad leadership. He cited rising youth unemployment, government corruption, and the widening gap between the rich and the poor as signs of divine displeasure.

Tactically weaving his message, Sheikh Ahmad Dhikrullah questioned whether individuals were making the world better or worse. He challenged the government, security forces, food vendors, and even medical professionals, accusing them of making life unbearable for ordinary people.

He noted that societal decay is not just due to government failures but also individual actions that disrupt families and communities. The cleric warned that moral corruption brings consequences like economic hardship, insecurity, and declining social values. Addressing the rising cost of living and widespread suffering, he attributed them to disobedience to divine laws. He reminded everyone that status and influence hold no weight before divine judgment and urged sincere repentance for a just and harmonious world.

Sheikh Ahmad Dhikrullah, through his reflective Ramadan lecture, emphasised the need for repentance, reminding the congregation that “A day will come when each person will stand alone before their Creator.” He urged individuals to abandon corruption, injustice, and selfishness, stressing that true fulfillment comes not from material gain but from living righteously. Only through sincere repentance and alignment with divine principles, he concluded, can society achieve peace, justice, and harmony..