TNC 2026

28/05/2026

HE TRAVELLED FROM KOGI TO SENEGAL AT AGE 17... What is stopping you from traveling to Okene?

One day Shāykh Muhammad Nazeer the son of Shāykh Ibrahim Niassë (RTA) was telling a story that Shāykh Ibrahim Niassë their father told them when they were at the age of 10years he said; Mawlana Shaykh Ibrahim Niass (RA), utter these words:
“I have a spiritual son who is not with me here. We have met spiritually and by blood, but not physically. When he reaches the age of 17, he will surely look for me and locate me.”

Thousands of miles away in Ihima, Kogi State, a teenager named Ibrahim Dende was growing up under that exact divine decree.

The very moment he hit 17, without a smartphone, without Google Maps, without modern transportation, driven purely by divine love, this brave young boy left Kogi State and embarked on an epic, unimaginable journey across West Africa to Senegal. When he arrived, Barahama looked at him and declared this is the spiritual son I spoke about years ago.

📍 The soil of Kogi State is marked by spiritual giants. > Mawlana Shaykh Ibrahim Dende (1927–2007) proved that when the heart is truly ready, no distance is too long.

This June, the TIMSAN Northern Convention 3.0 is gathering right in his backyard, in Okene, Kogi State. We are coming to a land deeply recognized, loved, and spiritually blessed by the grand masters.

If our fathers could cross international borders on foot at age 17 for the sake of this path, clearing your schedule and taking a trip to Okene this June should be effortless! Stop making excuses. Answer the spiritual pull and join the caravan.

👇 Stop planning and make it official today:
Registration Link: https://forms.gle/EdAGtNNRJg1z15FN9
Registration Fee: ₦3000
Account Details: 1015823514 | TIMSAN - KSU | ZENITH

Host Venue: Federal College of Education, Okene, Kogi State.
Dates: 19th - 21st June, 2026.

📞 Inquiries/Sponsorship: 07075043243, 08121822592.

28/05/2026

⏳ 22 Days Left! The Countdown is Getting Serious.

First of all, Eid Mubarak to our amazing members and participants of TNC'26. We’ve officially crossed well past the midway mark. In exactly 22 days, the gates of FCE Okene will open to welcome delegates from across the region for a weekend of unmatched knowledge, brotherhood and networking.

The planning committee is finalizing accommodations, materials, and logistics. If your name isn't on the official delegate list yet, you are running out of time!

Your 60-Second Registration Checklist:
1️⃣ Transfer your ₦3000 registration fee to 1015823514 (Zenith Bank | TIMSAN - KSU).
2️⃣ Click the link to fill out our simplified form: https://forms.gle/EdAGtNNRJg1z15FN9
3️⃣ Send this to your chapter group chat and lock in your travel squad!

Don't wait for the final week rush. Secure your peace of mind today.

📞 Inquiries/Sponsorship: 07075043243, 08121822592.

26/05/2026

When we look at the landscape of Islamic education in Nigeria today, where faith beautifully intertwines with modern science and technology, we must honor the foundational giants who paved the way. Unarguably, one of the greatest heroes of knowledge in our region is Sheikh Yusuf Abdullahi Allokoji (Radiyallahu Anhu).

Born in 1880 at Bagana, Omala LGA, Kogi State, though originally from Bida, Niger State was a man centuries ahead of his time. Long before it became mainstream, Sheikh Yusuf saw the urgent need for contemporary Muslims to acquire an education that masterfully blends deep Islamic scholarship with modern science and technology.

His vision knew no borders. In 1952, he established Nur ul-Islam in Ibadan, before permanently settling in Lokoja in 1958 to birth the legendary Institute for Arabic and Islamic Studies (Markaz Lokoja). A prolific writer, profound poet, and master of jurisprudence, he left behind over five dozen works in classical Arabic, anchoring Kogi State as a historic epicenter of intellectual revival.

📍 Step Onto the Blessed Soil of Kogi State This June!

As we converge at the Federal College of Education, Okene for the TIMSAN Northern Convention 3.0, we are stepping into the very state that Sheikh Yusuf Abdullahi enriched with his unmatched vision. As students and youth striving for both spiritual and contemporary excellence, his legacy is our ultimate blueprint.

Come and recharge your intellect, elevate your spirit, and connect with a network of purpose-driven youth.

👇 Be part of the legacy. Register today:
Link: https://forms.gle/EdAGtNNRJg1z15FN9
Registration Fee: ₦3000
Account Details: 1015823514 | TIMSAN - KSU | ZENITH

Host Venue: Federal College of Education, Okene, Kogi State.
Dates: 19th - 21st June, 2026.

📞 Enquiries, Sponsorship and Support: 07075043243, 08121822592.

26/05/2026

⏰ 24 Days Left... It only takes 30 seconds to register!

You’ve seen the flyers, you’ve read about the incredible legacies of the giants of Kogi State and you will still see more, and you know you want to be there. So, what are you waiting for?

Let's get you off the "planning to attend" list and onto the Official Participants List right now!

Do it before you scroll past:
1️⃣ Send your ₦3000 to 1015823514 (Zenith Bank | TIMSAN - KSU)
2️⃣ Click on the registration link: https://forms.gle/EdAGtNNRJg1z15FN9
3️⃣ Fill it out and clear your calendar for June 19th - 21st!

📞 Inquiries/Sponsorship: 07075043243, 08121822592.

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25/05/2026

THE TRIUMVIRATE OF ISLAM IN EBIRALAND: Journey to the Cradle of Scholarship at TNC 3.0! 🦅

Exactly 35 years ago today, a towering iroko tree in the global Tijaniyya Sufi order, a master of Tafsir, and the thunderous voice of Islam transitioned to eternal glory—Sheikh Ahmad Rufai Abdulkarim Okene (Radiyallahu Ta'ala Anhu).

History recognizes him as the intellectual pillar of the "Triumvirate of Islam in Ebiraland" alongside His Highness Alhaji Ibrahim Atta and Sheikh Abdulmalik Atta. Where others provided political cover and financial resources, Sheikh Ahmad Rufai brought unyielding, versatile Islamic knowledge.

He ran the longest Tafsir session in the history of the region—spanning over 50 years! He pioneered integrated Islamic and Western education, built the bridges connecting Ebiraland to the great scholarly hubs of Zaria and Kano, and traveled to the spiritual epicenters of Kaolack, Algeria, Morocco, and Egypt to bring back pure, undiluted scholarship.

📍 Okene is Not Just a Location—It is a Sanctuary of Giants.

When you register for the TIMSAN Northern Convention 3.0, you are stepping into a territory built on the sweat, courage, and prayers of icons like Sheikh Ahmad Rufai. This June, you have the opportunity to gather, learn, and absorb the spiritual atmosphere of the land that nurtured the "Teacher of Teachers."

Let the legacy of our scholars inspire your journey. Come and revitalize your Iman where practical Islam was fiercely defended and established.

👇 Join the Caravan of Knowledge. Register Today:
Link: https://forms.gle/EdAGtNNRJg1z15FN9
Registration Fee: ₦3000
Account Details: 1015823514 | TIMSAN - KSU | ZENITH

Host Venue: Federal College of Education, Okene, Kogi State.
Dates: 19th - 21st June, 2026.

📞 Enquiries, Sponsorship and Support: 07075043243, 08121822592.

25/05/2026

ONLY 25 DAYS TO GO! | TIMSAN NORTHERN CONVENTION 3.0 🚨

Just like that, 5 days have slipped away since we hit the 30-day mark. The clock is ticking, the planning committee is working tirelessly, and the momentum is building toward June 19th!

Four weeks from now, delegates from all over the region will be arriving at the Federal College of Education, Okene. This is an experience you cannot afford to miss, from the powerful lectures and networking to the historic Ziyarah to the our beloveds Scholars.

Stop delaying. Take 2 minutes out of your day and make it official right now!

👇 Secure your spot today:
Registration Link: https://forms.gle/EdAGtNNRJg1z15FN9
Registration Fee: ₦3000
Account Details: 1015823514 | TIMSAN - KSU | ZENITH

Venue: Federal College of Education, Okene, Kogi State
Dates: 19th - 21st June, 2026.

For enquiries, sponsorship, and support: 07075043243, 08121822592.

25/05/2026

When we gather for the TIMSAN Northern Convention 3.0, we are not just visiting a geographic location. We are journeying into a sanctuary of profound spiritual history. This year, the convention is zoned to the historic town of Okene, the resting place of a matriarch of faith, Sayyidah Bilqis Inyass.

Born into nobility on December 31, 1939 (21st Zhul-Qa'ada, 1358), Sayyidah Balqeesah was the daughter of the legendary Sheikh Abdul-Maleek (Nigeria’s first High Commissioner to the United Kingdom) and the granddaughter of the first traditional ruler of Ebira land, Atta Ibrahim Onoruoiza.

Her life was defined by absolute devotion. Raised with immense love by her father, she learned early the beauty of trust and spiritual obedience. In 1954, that pure trust culminated in her marriage in Kaolack, Senegal, to the spiritual titan and master of the Tijjaniyyah path, Mawlana Sheikh Ibrahim Niass (RA). Their union broke down tribal walls, embodying the Sheikh’s vision of a united, borderless community of faith.

After a life filled with dignity, charisma, and unmatched grace, our mother returned to her Lord on April 15, 2017, and her remains were laid to rest on the blessed soil of Okene.

For every delegate attending TIMSAN 3.0, this convention offers a rare, sacred milestone. We will be embarking on a coordinated Ziyarah to the Rawdah of Sayyidah Balqeesah Inyass.

To understand the immense blessings covering her and those who visit her, look no further than the beautiful Qasidah (poem) written for her household by her husband, Maulana Sheikh Ibrahim Niass, which continues to manifest in their lineage today:

وهب لي وهب عبد المليك مراده # # لدى حضرة الربّ المليك ولا تخزي
And fulfill my need and the need of Abdul Maleek # # (By) the pre-eminence of the Lord of Maleek and do not dishonor (him)

وتكسوه في الفردوس بالسندس الذي # # يباهي به أبهى وألين من خزّ
And clothe him in Firdaws with fine brocade which # # Is ennobling and flamboyant, that eases (his) pain

وكنْ حصنه عمّا يخاف وكنْ له # # كذا لإبنه مشهود من غير ما ميزِ
And be as his safeguard against what he fears and be (there) for him # # Just like his son, Mashood, without any discrimination

كذا بنته بلقيس تحيا كريمة # # بأولادها من دون خدشٍ ولا وخْزِ
Just like his daughter Bilqees (make her) live in honor and dignity # # With her children without any scratch nor any prickle

Do not let this spiritual caravan leave you behind. Secure your portion of these answered prayers, knowledge, and brotherhood.

👇 Register for Okene Today:
Link: https://forms.gle/EdAGtNNRJg1z15FN9
Registration Fee: ₦3000
Account Details: 1015823514 | TIMSAN - KSU | ZENITH

Host Venue: Federal College of Education, Okene, Kogi State.
Dates: 19th - 21st June, 2026.

📞 Enquiries, Sponsorship and Support: 07075043243, 08121822592.

25/05/2026

How prepared are you for TNC'26?

25/05/2026

Assalaamu Alaykum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakaatuhu Beloveds!

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