Eminent personalities, including the Sultan of Sokoto and President General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Mohammed Saad Abubakar, and the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, convened in Ilorin, Kwara State yesterday to offer special prayers for Nigeria.
The prayer session, which was presided over by the Chief Imam of Ilorin, Sheikh Mohammed Bashir Salihu, served as the main highlight of the 10th Annual Usman Danfodiyo Lecture. Distinguished individuals such as the representative of the Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, Justice AbdulLateef Kamaldeen, who also holds the esteemed position of grand Kadi of the state, and Dr Zakir AbdulKarim Naik, an Indian scholar, who delivered the 10th annual Usman Danfodiyo’s lecture, were present at the event.
Naik delivered a lecture on the topic, “The Concept of God In Major World Religions.” Additionally, the secretary general of NSCIA, Prof Is-haq Oloyede, professors Badamas Yusuf and Abubakar Aliagan, the Mutawali of Ilorin, Dr Alimi AbdulRazaq, and the Zanna of Ilorin, Engr Yusuf Sagaya, were also in attendance. Together, they joined the Chief Imam of Ilorin in fervently praying to God for the restoration of peace and prosperity in Nigeria.
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In his post-session remarks, the sultan urged adherents of Islam to actively pursue knowledge about individuals of different faiths in order to foster peaceful coexistence within the nation. Additionally, he advised Muslims to acquire knowledge about the teachings of God and apply them in their lives to become better individuals.
The sultan emphasized that the annual Usman Danfodiyo lecture aims to inspire Muslims to seek knowledge and share it to strengthen the Islamic faith. He highlighted that the Sokoto caliphate was established on the foundation of knowledge, not illiteracy. Therefore, it is incumbent upon all Muslims to seek knowledge, pass it on to their children, and disseminate accurate information about Islam to counter the spread of misinformation.
Furthermore, the sultan deliberately chose Ilorin as the venue for the lecture to demonstrate the unity of Muslims as one cohesive family. He commended the selection of the guest lecturer, a renowned international scholar, and encouraged all attendees to not only acquire knowledge but also apply the teachings of God in their lives.
