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18 Living happily ever after is a desire wished by many. The definition of living a 19
satisfactory life may differ depending on each individual, but whatever criteria,
it would likely include spending good, pleasant days. How to live well and what aspect

of life should be treasured has been a continuous question. The 'Human Being Interests
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Linked to the Religions and the Body’ written by Abdoullah Dan Fodio is a documentary
heritage that provides us wisdom and new insight upon this subject.

The manuscript addresses two issues: respect for human rights from crib to tomb;
and physical and mental well-being. Abdoullah Dan
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Scholar and politican(1766–1828),
well-known as the brother of Usman dan Fodio Fodio states that all humans are given fundamental
who found the Sokoto Caliphate
rights from the moment of birth that extends to every
stage of life and affiliation one is granted to. Human rights also include educational
rights. It is interesting to note that the text is not limited to equal educational access and
obligations but also emphasizes women's education, every students' right to a good
teacher, and good education that meets the child's aspirations and abilities according
to age range.

The matter of human well-being, preservation of health, and remedies in case of illness
are discussed throughout the manuscript. In developing this subject, the text and

illustration display certain features; food balance, rest, sleep, intimate relationships
and their role in human well-being; psychological disorders, and necessary remedies.
Concerning health and well-being, the author focuses on the need for the proper
diagnosis, the choice of treatments, the patient's environment and his antecedents,
the relationship between the seasons and health and well-being of humans, minerals,
and their impact.

‘Human Being Interests Linked to the Religions and the Body’ is an influential heritage
in the South Saharan region that delivers a universal message that still stands today.
Pursuing a life of well-being can be achieved under common and mutual respect that all
human beings are equal and entitled to every right to one's best. Today the manuscript
is under the custody of the Mamma Haidara Library in Timbuktu. Under the active study,
this documentary heritage continues promoting its legacy through various channels and
comes across as a retrospective response to the concern of Africans and Muslims about
issues that have become global priorities today.

The Human Being Interests Linked

to the Religions and the Body