The mosque doors stood open, welcoming visitors from different backgrounds, some stepping in with curiosity, others with hesitation.
Among them was a group of guests, their eyes filled with wonder as they observed the architecture, the calm atmosphere, and the worshippers engaged in their prayers.
As the tour began, the iERA team in Nigeria walked them through the basics—the significance of salah, the purpose of wudhu, the core belief in Tawheed, and the divine preservation of the Qur’an.
They listened attentively, nodding as they absorbed each detail, occasionally exchanging glances of surprise.
“What do Muslims believe about Jesus?” one of them finally asked.
Smiling, the team explained the deep respect for him as a mighty prophet of God, born of a miraculous birth, but not divine. Their eyes widened—this was new to them.
More questions followed. They asked about women in Islam, about peace and war, about the meaning of submission to Allah. With each answer, their misconceptions unraveled, replaced with clarity and understanding.
By the end of the tour, one of them, a middle-aged man, turned to us with a bright smile.
“I never knew Islam was so beautiful,” he said. “I’m really happy I came here today.”
His words were echoed by others, their faces alight with gratitude.
As they prepared to leave, they eagerly accepted books and pamphlets, their hands filled with materials for further reading.
They weren’t just leaving with information—they were leaving with a newfound respect for Islam.
As the Duat watched them walk away, flipping through their books, they felt a deep sense of fulfillment.
Guidance is in the hands of Allah, but today, a seed had been planted.
