Kano, Nigeria – A growing number of residents have been making their way to Hotoron Arewa, a suburb on the outskirts of Kano, following the emergence of what many believe to be a spiritually significant site. A viral video circulating on social media shows a pool of water that appeared near markings on the ground described by locals as resembling the noble footsteps of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).
The site has drawn hundreds of people, with many expressing their deep reverence and belief in the possibility of barakah (blessing) associated with the location. Some visitors have been observed collecting the water in containers, bathing in it, or drinking from it, trusting in its potential for healing and divine mercy.
Eyewitnesses report that the water appeared mysteriously, and since then, the area has taken on the atmosphere of a spiritual pilgrimage, with families bringing the elderly and the ill in search of shifā’ (healing).
While religious scholars and health officials have not yet issued a formal statement, medical professionals have expressed caution, advising the public on the risks of using untreated water. Nonetheless, the profound spiritual significance many attach to the site continues to draw people from across the state.
The origin and authenticity of the reported footprints remain unverified, but the incident has sparked wider reflections on the relationship between faith, communal belief, and the rapid influence of social media in shaping collective responses.
