A new book chronicling the devastating Maiduguri flood of September 2024 is calling on readers to reassess their relationship with wealth, possessions and worldly attachments in the face of disaster.

Titled, ‘When the Flood Waters Came’, the account is told through the voices of survivors, volunteers and eyewitnesses who lived through one of Borno State’s worst flooding incidents in recent years.

The book blends first-hand testimonies with reflections drawn from the Qur’an and Sunnah. It explores themes of faith, resilience, gratitude, compassion and the temporary nature of life in this world.

The author, Halima Damagun said the project is more than a record of destruction. “This book invites readers to pause and reflect on what truly matters. It challenges us to rethink our relationship with wealth, possessions, and worldly attachments,” Damagun said.

She added that the stories aim to inspire greater trust in Allah, deeper gratitude, stronger empathy for those in hardship, and a renewed commitment to preparing for the hereafter.

“Through every story, readers are reminded that even the greatest trials can become pathways to hope, spiritual growth, and lasting reward,” she said.

In a bid to support recovery efforts, Damagun announced that 50 percent of the proceeds from every copy sold will go toward assisting flood victims and other charitable initiatives.

The September 2024 flood displaced thousands of residents in Maiduguri and surrounding communities, destroying homes, businesses and farmlands, and prompting widespread relief operations across the state.