01/04/2026
Scholar Musa M Dukuly Writes 👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾
Like Allah says in surah Ar-Rahman, "Which favors of your Lord would you both deny?" [Qur’an 55:11] Fabi ayyi ala i rabbikuma tukazziban
When you decide to support a student, especially the underprivileged ones, you are reassuring them: "I want you to live, dream, aspire, and strive in an honorable manner to become whoever you think you want to be." That’s a huge favor, and we can only be grateful to all generous people who have extended their generosity to us from the onset of our academic sojourn. Allah ushered in this voyage. You believed in it, and we made it together. Alhanudulilah!
You don’t want them just to exist; you want them to live and survive, to have dignity, purpose, and social equality among other fortunate individuals in society. You want them to become a torchbearer of their family, nation, loved ones, community, and the greater humanity that we all cherish fondly. This is exactly what you all have been doing for me and other students. There are people who view family as an important social fabric and understand empathy, responsibility, generosity, and the values every human holds regardless. Interestingly, my mommy, Astu K Sangary, is one of them, a very generous woman who didn’t give up on me easily, and she has been a consistent source of financial support, genuine love, and moral guidance over the years. I love you, Mommy, and thanks to the whole Kamara family!
We appreciate everything, just as a stranger would acknowledge the artistic brilliance of an unknown artist's portrait in a gallery. I am that unknown artist’s portrait in a gallery, and thank you all so kindly for your profound admiration. All praises are due to Allah for His mercy, protection, and guidance along the way. I extend my profound gratitude to the Albukhary Foundation, our founder Syed Mokhtar Al-Bukhary, Albukhary International University, our lecturers, the administrative staff, janitors, security guards, and Malaysia as a whole for the opportunity given to us to aspire to become and inspire others.
I would like to convey my heartfelt gratitude to my family, genuine people, friends, and loved ones (Alice Menekelee Gbanjah, Aparthia Diallo, Madoussou Yacoubah Kosiah, and Kadiatu Kosiah).
It is absolutely an honor to have earned a BSc in Media and Communication (Honours) from Albukhary International University. With great humility, I acknowledge everyone of you kindness, genuine support, prayers, and well-wishes throughout my academic journey. It’s because of all of you that we have reached this far. I know from here we can only go to the higher heights by Allah’s will.
“Is there any reward for goodness except goodness?” [Qur’an 55:61]. How do I say thank you when there are many people to thank? Special thanks to the following important individuals:
Donzo Mohammed Donzo
Yacoub Konneh
Losene L. Dukuly
Varlai Fofana
Mohamed Salia Dukuly
Hon. Joseph Jimmy Sankaituah
Ousmane Kamara
Moijama Lassana Dunor
Karamoh M Square Jabateh
Trawally Reälîtÿ Varlee
Swaliho Donzonic
Sulaiman A. Barry Jr.
Also, I extend my heartfelt gratitude to Food Is Ready, Dukuly Youth Foundation, the Ubuntu Brothers, and the Calvary Baptist School(Varlee V Kromah).
Not forgetting about those whose names—friends and generous people I can’t fully recall now—know that I sincerely appreciate your kindness, words of encouragement, and your humanly gesture through occasional Sendwave. It gives us hope, reassurance, a smile, and sustenance in those moments of hopelessness. That’s humane; there’s nothing small about what you all have done for me. It’s not something transactional; you don’t do it for public gratification or flashy compliments, and that’s what genuine people do. It’s a beautiful cultural gesture whether you realize it or not. Some stories are more authentic, beautiful, and humbling when they remain untold, yet the storyteller still has that deep sense of quiet gratitude and humility to acknowledge everyone who has contributed eminently toward their path.
This chapter closes today, but the struggle of life commences now, the dilemma of twenty-somethings begins, and so we are again at another crossroads of life with a load of expectations, doubts, and pressure to take another decisive action that will define our lives in the next decade ahead. Like we did before, we will continue to take the road less traveled with the firm belief that it will lead to our earthly treasure someday, hopefully. Today is joyful for all of us, yet a sober reflection for me in particular. It's time to reflect on the silent battles won and lost, dreams and nightmares conquered, memories lived, turning points that defined us, and the loss of loved ones, friends, and people who have been so dear to us.
In that light, I extend my heartfelt appreciation to my beloved late mother (Assata Konneh), who laid the foundation of the man I am becoming; my two beautiful grannies (Moi-Fanta and Moi-Masona), who nurtured my little curious brain; and my dad, who couldn't live longer to witness this momentous occasion. On top of that, I send my prayers upon the bereaved soul of my smiley friend (Doris Quee), who was snatched by death a few years ago while pursuing dreams at UMU. I will remember you all in life and eternity. This is our collective victory!
The voyage continues with renewed courage and enthusiasm to effect positive change in society.
Again, we are forever grateful to you all.
The voyage continues! 🇱🇷🎓🦅
Congratulations Nva’Musa
