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Asalamu Alaykum Thinkers,

I am Hamidah Sẹ̀gílọlá Abbas, the author behind Hamidah Abbas Letters (Hall of Light). Hamidah Abbas Letters is a collection of digital books such as:

• The Ijma'a of the Companions on Polygamy
• Salvation in Minutes
• Men and women in Islam
• And…
• Melody, Not Music

Together, all of these digital books are called Hall of Light.

Where it started.

At the age of 10, I wrote my first “book,” Ṣẹ́gun, in my language, the Yorùbá language.

Fast forward to three years later: at the age of 13, out of genuine concern for society, I submitted three articles to at-Taleem magazine, and all of the articles were published. All. Three. Not one. Not a single one was rejected. And certainly, all praises belong to ALLAH.

Throughout my life, my inability to stop researching and asking questions resulted in a few outcomes.

• Childhood and adolescence: I won different prizes at the OTM Seminar Quizzes (Future Scholars of Nigeria).
• 2007 - 2013: At Ummul-Qura Institute, Ibadan: I won various prizes for being the only student who answered a Hadith question correctly. I won multiple debate competitions and I also served as the General Secretary of the Press Club in 2012.
• 2014: I won the Islamic quiz competition organised by the Muslim Students Society of Nigeria (MSSN) at the Institute of Human Resource Development (INHURD, Mawuko).
• 2016: I co-founded FUNAAB Media Houses United (FMHU)
• 2018: I was a speaker at the AgroDefacto Summit, FUNAAB. I also won al-Mustakshif Impromptu Speech Competition organised by al-Mustakshif, MSSN, FUNAAB.
• 2026: I was a panelist at the 9th Annual Sisters’ Summit of the Pure Hearts Islamic Foundation of Nigeria (Oyo State Chapter), which was held on Sunday, 21st Dhul-Hijjah 1447 (7th June 2026), at the Ọ̀jọ́ọ̀ Civic Hall, Ìbàdàn. The event was livestreamed on their Facebook page, and my contribution begins at the 1:23:33 timestamp.

AlhamduliLLAH today, through Hamidah Abbas Letters (Hall of Light), I share some of my thoughts.

Some of my letters include:

• 1️⃣ ALLAH is Closer than you think: This is a story of a Tasbih counter from Masjid-l-Haram, Makkah
• 2️⃣ When Life Feels Delayed: Lessons from the Story of Prophet Ibrahim (Alayhi Salaam). This includes a practical tip. AlhamduliLLAH.
• 3️⃣ An-Nisa: ALLAH loves women: This is the story of a woman from my university whose experience proves that Almighty ALLAH loves women who leave polygamy.
• 4️⃣ The Gender War that Shayṭān is currently waging on earth: If you've ever been troubled by the subject of gender in Islam, read this. Fun fact: In a way, this is a topic I've spent most of my life with.
• 5️⃣ Hamidah Abbas Letters (Exclusive): This is the only place where you'll find all of my digital books about gender, salvation, polygamy, music. It's a place of light and delight for deep thinkers.

A fun fact about me is that I am a firm follower of the truth. It doesn't matter what I feel; I follow the truth, not my truth.

In summary, I am a lifelong seeker of answers.

So all praises belong to Almighty ALLAH, who has revealed “وَمَكَرُوا وَمَكَرَ اللَّهُ ۖ وَاللَّهُ خَيْرُ الْمَاكِرِينَ” - Qur'an 3:54

Again, all praises belong to ALLAH who has bestowed on me, the gift placing the Shahadah upon a few tongues.

Some people say, “There’s no God.” Others say, “There’s no god but mine.”

ALLAH means “The God.” Therefore, to be a Muslim (one who submits to God) is to say—and mean—“There’s no god but The God.”

Basically, God is God.

And all praises belong to ALLAH who has sent the Prophet ﷺ with the Qur'an and Sunnah.

Sincerely,

Hamidah Sẹ̀gílọlá Abbas
Knowledge Worker @ Hall of Light
For sincere seekers and Deep Thinkers