- Alahji Rasaq blessed the union and advised unmarried guests to remain patient and uphold good character
- He prayed for lasting unity, fruitfulness, breakthroughs, and long life for the couple
- The bride also expressed love and anticipation for the journey ahead with her husband
Joy and heartfelt prayers filled the air on Sunday as Halimot Kofoworola and Saheed Adekola were joined in holy matrimony at their Nikkah ceremony held at Victoria Gardens, Alausa, Ikeja.
Speaking at the ceremony, Eko Hot Blog reports that the groom’s father Alahji Rasaq blessed the union and advised unmarried guests to remain patient and uphold good character while waiting for the partners ordained for them.
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Speaking at the ceremony, the bride’s father, Honorable Tajudeen Adeolu Adeyemi, a member of the Osun State House of Assembly, expressed deep emotions as he gave his daughter’s hand in marriage.
He described the moment as a mixture of joy and nostalgia, noting that while it was not easy to see his loving and caring daughter leave home, he was happy she had found love in Saheed.
He prayed for lasting unity, fruitfulness, breakthroughs, and long life for the couple, asking God to bless their marriage abundantly.
The chief Imam, while lecturing the couples, he urged them to hold firmly to prayer, communication, forgiveness, and trust in Allah. Never allow anger to sleep in your hearts overnight. Protect your home from pride, outside interference, and unnecessary comparison.
The groom, Saheed, and his bride shared their excitement, saying they had both looked forward to the day with intention and commitment.
They expressed gratitude to guests for honoring their invitation despite work commitments the next day, describing themselves as happy, loved, and fulfilled.
Saheed praised his wife as a woman of faith, kindness, and integrity, thanking God for bringing them together.
The bride also expressed love and anticipation for the journey ahead with her husband.
Family members, friends, and well wishers from within and outside Nigeria gathered to witness the solemnization of the union, offering prayers and goodwill for the couple’s new home.
The ceremony ended with prayers for a peaceful, prosperous, and enduring marriage.
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