The new Emir of Kano, His Royal Highness, Alhaji Muhammad Sanusi II, yesterday began a three-day solitary ritual in fulfillment of tradition.
A competent palace source revealed that the process would see the emir locked up in the room known as Dakin Duhu (dark room) without access to anyone.
The source explained that “it is a tradition that has survived thousands of years, and it predates the conquest of Fulani Jihadist in 1804.”
The source affirmed that “it is incumbent on the new emir to pass through the process to fortify him spiritually for the challenges ahead”, stressing that “successful past emirs passed through the compulsory ritual.”
He pointed out that “it is a living tradition in the emirate and was brought about by Habre rulers before the whole process was Islamized by the founder of modern Kano kingdom, Ibrahim Dabo, the 2nd Fulani Emir of Kano.”
The source disclosed that “the new emir is expected to go into solitary confinement for three days in a room that was last opened to an emir 52 years ago – though his needs would be provided, and he is expected to engage in glorification of the Almighty Allah while in the dark room”.
The source further revealed that “the new emir is expected to come out the third day through a new gate, and head straight to the room of queen mother located within the southern axis of the century old palace.”
Speaking on the development, however, a prince, who did not want his name in print, told newsmen that “the new emir is too sophisticated to go through the rigour.
“His highness is too westernized to pass through the rigour of tradition and besides I don’t think it is compulsory”.
He admitted that “the tradition predates pre-Fulani era in the emirate, and the whole idea is being promoted and sustained by remnants of Habre descendants, the first Hausa ruler, left in the palace”
He revealed that “it is not compulsory for Sanusi because the most important thing was recognition and he has gotten that already”. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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ReplyDeleteOnce it is the tradition & has not gone contrary 2 the teachings of the holy prophet (pbh), I advise him 2 go ahead & observe it
ReplyDeleteDat is secreat society not tradition
ReplyDeleteThis religion has so many things in common with paganism . They kill cow , ram and so many animals to appease Allah . Salvation of our souls comes ONLY through our Lord Jesus Christ . Do not say you were not told that on Earth
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DeleteAnonymous 7.45 whether you like it or not salvation of your soul only comes through our Lord Jesus Christ . You will not say you were not told that on the last day .
DeleteAnd christianity kill chicken and turkey to celebrate christmas which has no reference in the bible just like the worshipping baccus the king of wine .......same process same date ,pls do ur research and tell the truth not just funding wars like the american does
DeleteWhich religion teaches all these traditions? They claim the ritual was islamized, it originates from the Devil and his agents. That is an inititiation into cult. Most of our Emirs, Obas and Chiefs are cultists.
ReplyDeleteSanusi agreed to become the Emir of Kano, hence I must go through all the rudiment. His western Education and profile does not count here. This is an initiation into cult no doubt but he will come out more stronger.
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