MYSTERY: Controversy Over Baby Born With Quran In Lagos

The birth of a baby boy said to be clutching a miniature Holy Quran at birth has generated serious controversy in Lagos. The new born was delivered on Monday [May 7] at a white garment church in Mushin, Lagos State.

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While some dispute the claim, others say it is possible. A large crowd gathered at 1, Sonde Street, Ijeshatedo, Lagos home of the boy’s parents yesterday, as news of the birth spread rapidly.

According to PMNews, Mrs. Kikelomo Ilori, 32, a Cosmetologist and mother of the baby delivered the baby boy on Monday after she had carried the pregnancy for about 10 months. The single mother claimed she was abandoned by her husband who denied responsibility for the pregnancy and encouraged her to abort it. The woman said yesterday: “When I refused to abort the pregnancy, he deserted me, saying ‘that is your own problem”. The nurse who delivered her of the baby was physically challenged, but went about it commendably, Mrs. Ilori added.

“When my baby was delivered holding a Quran in his hand, the nurse said the Quran should be thrown away. But I insisted my mother must see it before any action could be taken”, Kikelomo, who is a Christian, further explained.

Corroborating the story, Senior Rev. Victoria Yetunde Dada said during the pregnancy, Kikelomo was always coming to her for prayers and counselling. “I advised her not to abort the pregnancy because she might die in the process. Again, I told her the foetus was sent by God and will be great,”

Reacting, Medical Director of Bodet Hospital, Ikeja, Lagos, Dr. Bode Tawak said scientifically, it was not possible for a baby to be born holding a Quran. “How big is the baby’s hand to hold the Quran? How big is the Quran? How did the Quran get into her mother’s womb? I don’t know how a Quran can get into a womb. But there are things you can’t explain”, Dr. Tawak responded.

He said while the incident cannot be explained medically, in Nigeria many mysterious things happen. A Kaduna-based medical practitioner, Dr. Munir Yusuf said from a medical point of view, it was not possible, but added that depending on the size of the Quran, it was possible metaphysically.

He explained that if the Quran is small enough to pass through the diameter of the vagina, with the child, it is possible. In the same vein, a herbal medicine practitioner, Chief Dr. Bola Adegunloye believes nothing is impossible, but said too much importance must not be placed on the incident.