A remarkable display of honesty and integrity was showcased by a Nigerian pilgrim from Gumi Local Government Area of Zamfara State, Muhammed Na’Allah, who found and returned the sum of €1,750 at the Haram in Makkah, Saudi Arabia.
Na’Allah returned the money to the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, for it to be delivered to the rightful owner.
This act of returning lost money is not the first of its kind from Nigerian pilgrims.
Previously, Abba Limawa from Dutse Local Government Area of Jigawa State returned 10,500 Russian Rubles, 800 Dollars, and 690 Saudi Riyals.
NAHCON’s Chairman, Malam Jalal Ahmad Arabi, praised Na’Allah for his honesty, stating that the act symbolizes his name, Na’Allah, which demonstrates his closeness to Allah.
“This shows his pilgrimage has positively impacted his personal character, behavior, and attitude,” Arabi said to the officials of the Zamfara State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, who accompanied Na’Allah to the commission’s office.
Arabi had also commended Limawa last week for returning the lost money, praising him for being honest and projecting the image of Nigeria positively before the international community.
Na’Allah explained that he found the money inside a waist bag while on his way to pray at the Masjid Haram Mosque.
“Initially, I wanted to ignore the waist bag and move to the Mosque, but on second thought, I said it might belong to a Nigerian, especially some of our old women.
“So, I decided to pick it, and I proceeded to the mosque. When I returned to my accommodation, I opened the bag and discovered that there was no Nigerian currency or sign that it belonged to a Nigerian.
“Immediately, I approached one of the officials of the Jigawa State Pilgrims Welfare Boards, narrated the story and presented the money to him.
“From there, he commended me for showing exemplary character and honesty and told me that he would hand over the money to the NAHCON to ensure that the owner gets their money,” Na’Allah explained.
