Chapter 12 of 17

Spiritual Strength - Islam

A devout Muslim, Yar'Adua gave quietly and led publicly, from the pilgrimage to the building of the Abuja National Mosque.

Women’s Conference, 1989
The Islam in Africa Women's Conference of 1989, with Aisha Lemu and Latifa Okunu.
Addressing the Conference
Shehu Musa Yar'Adua addressing the Islam in Africa Conference; he helped inaugurate the Islam in Africa Organisation in Abuja in 1991.
Amir-ul-Hajj
Shehu Musa Yar'Adua, centre, performing the Hajj as Amir-ul-Hajj in 1978, leading Nigeria's pilgrims, with Generals Ibrahim Babangida and Murtala Nyako.
With the Sultan of Sokoto
Shehu Musa Yar'Adua, second from left, with Ibrahim Dasuki, Sultan of Sokoto (1988-1996).
The Abuja National Mosque
The Abuja National Mosque, whose building council Shehu Musa Yar'Adua chaired.