The Amir (National Head) of Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at of Nigeria, Alhaj (Barr.) Alatoye Folorunso Azeez has officially commissioned the Baitul Dua Mosque in Temidire, Ondo State today 1st May 2026. The mosque was donated by the families of Late Mr. Sheikh Muhammad Sajid and Late Mrs. Shamim Akhtar.
The event was well attended by prominent personalities within and outside the Ahmadiyya Community including the paramount ruler Olu of Ita Oniyan of Akure LandAmir of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in Nigeria, Circuit President Alhaji Sulaiman Nuh, and Oba Akinyemi Ishak, the Olu of Ita Oniyan of Akure land; Naib Amir (Deputy Head) Finance and Administration of AMJN Alh. Mufadhil Bankole; General Secretary AMJN Alh. Ayelagbe Jabar; and National Jaidad (Incharge Properties) Secretary AMJN Builder B.S.A Towolawi.
The branch president, Alhaji Sulaiman Nuh warmly welcomed the Amir and his entourage, offering sincere prayers for divine guidance and spiritual protection over his leadership, describing his presence as an honour and a source of encouragement for the entire community.
The land upon which Baitul Dua Mosque stands has a remarkable history. Originally owned by a Christian congregation, an internal dispute among its members led to its eventual sale and subsequent acquisition by the Jama’at, a development the community regards as divine providence.
The journey was not without challenges. An earlier mosque at Ire Akari, built during the tenure of Muallim A.G. Oladipupo, was demolished over a land rights dispute.
Through the combined contributions of the Jama’at, a generous member, and the then Missionary-in-Charge Maulvi Nayyar Khalique, a new foundation was laid though it later stalled due to inactivity. A subsequent missionary reignited the vision, drawing inspiration from the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), who first built a home upon arriving in Madinah. The Jama’at followed this counsel, building a mission house before completing the permanent mosque that stands today.
The Amir delivered an insightful and compelling address distinguishing the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community from other Islamic sects, affirming that it represents the truest expression of Islam. He stated categorically that the Promised Messiah, Hadhrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (peace be upon him), was a prophecy fulfilled part of a divine chain of prophecies spanning generations. He noted that it is human nature for some to accept divine truth and others to reject it, as has been the experience of every prophet throughout history.
He further urged members to remain steadfast, engage the world with wisdom, and uphold the community’s cherished motto of “Love for All, Hatred for None.”
The ceremony concluded on a spiritually uplifting note as the first Jumu’ah service was held in the newly commissioned mosque, led by the Amir, a historic and deeply moving moment as the mosque fulfilled its sacred purpose for the very first time
