The Missioner, Muslim Teachers Association of Nigeria (MUTAN), Lagos State, Sheik Abdulwahab Lawal, has said that widespread ignorance of mankind concerning divine provisions in Islam endangers the world and makes peaceful and inclusive society a mirage.
He said whenever we appreciate these divine provisions in Islam and decide to live by them, “this world will be the best for us all to live in.”
He stated this in an address delivered as part of activities marking the 18th Ramadan Lecture organized by Education District 111, Ikoyi which held yesterday at the Dolphin Senior High School Hall, Lagos Island. The theme was: “Promoting Peaceful and Inclusive: Islamic Perspective”.
Dr Lawal, who is also the Deputy President Hisbullah Movement of Nigeria, said Islam promotes peace and inclusiveness in societies and abhor discrimination.
Read Also: Why we did not recover $69.4 million electricity debt, by NBET
Quoting relevant portion of the Holy Quran and Sharia, he argued that Islam is meant to bring about peace and harmony around the world.
“Islam is a universal religion that includes all nationalities and way of life. Anywhere you go that you find Muslims, we are the same. We are one.
“We might have identities base on tribes but not that we should discriminate against ourselves. Islam enjoins us that no matter our diversity, we must live in peace and harmony”, he said
Sheik Olaniyi Shittu, who led the Dhikr, said that prophet Mohammed encourage believers to please Allah during this period of Ramadan.
He emphasized the importance of making donations and giving out gifts to other people during this period.
Muslims must visit each other and strengthen relationship and spread the sermon amongst each other even as he called for restraint and self control during this period.
He advised: “guide your tongues during fasting, avoid speaking ills of other people and control your conduct”.
The Tutor General/Permanent Secretary, Education District III, Dr. (Mrs.) Idowu Oyetola was invested with the “Peace Award” at the event.
Lagos Island zone has won this year’s quiz competition organized for schools within Education District 111, Ikoyi.
The zone was represented by Molade Muhammed from Dolphin Senior High School and Sulaimon Abdul Rahman from Lafiaji Senior High School .
The second position was won by Epe Zone represented by Abdulgafar Kamalideen of Army Senior High school, Epe and Taiwo Abdul -Rasaq of Odomola Senior secondary School, Epe while the third position went to Eti Osa zone which was represented by Musa Muhammad Haruna from Wahab Folawiyo Senior High School, Ikoyi and Giwa Awwal- Government Senior College, maroko.
For the Koran recitation, Halima Ahmad from Akande Dahunsi Junior School representing Eti Osa zone won the first position while Miss Mayale -Eke Haneesah from Pobuna Junior School representing Epe zone and Giwa Abdulsalam of Eko Akete Junior Secondary School, Lagos Island Zone won the second and third positions respectively.