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Only a very few people in this world get to enter the Kaaba. In case you do not know how great this is for President Tinubu, let me enlighten you a bit. Entering the inner chambers of the Holy Kaaba is not a tourist activity you can buy with money or political influence. It is a rare, highly exclusive privilege granted only to select global leaders and top dignitaries. It is a great spiritual honor that millions of Muslims can only dream of in their lifetime. Spiritually, standing inside the Kaaba means you are at the very center of the Islamic world. While every Muslim on earth faces the Kaaba to pray, the person inside can pray facing any direction because they are inside the Qibla itself. It is a space of profound divine mercy. It is the same spot where Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) prayed upon the conquest of Makkah, making it a sacred ground where supplications are guaranteed for acceptance. So, if he says he has prayed for Nigeria in such sacred sanctuary, be joyous. That is one of the greatest places on earth for accepted prayers. However, Nigeria will surely get better with the sincerity of purpose to act on the prayers made. Prayers must be backed by sincere leadership and decisive action. Allah knows best.