On Sunday, 2nd April, 2023, Madrasatul Amani Mosque, in Surulere, Lagos held its 2023 Ramadan Lecture and Prayers at the Mosque at 10 Omololu Street, Off Ibidun Street, AP Bus-Stop, Ojuelegba/Surulere, Lagos.
City People was at the event. Alhaji (Khalifah) Abd’rasak Abdullahi delivered the lecture. He is a well respected Islamic cleric. Many dignitaries were present. They include Alhaja Iya Adini, Alhaja Sidika, Alhaja Balogun, Hajia Rianat Ladoja, Alhaja Idayat, Madam Basirat, Alhaja Bola and Alhaja Bashorun. Others who graced the occasion were Alfah Abu Abdukadiri, Alhaja Adebisi, Alhaja Quadri from Ogba, Alhaja Balikis from Ketu, Otunba Baba Oja Nafgas, Alhaja Ayoka among others.
The Ramadan lecture was aimed at getting Muslims have a strong faith in the God they faithful serve. The lecturer told the attendeees, “If you don’t have faith in what you are doing or serving the God,
the questions is why are you practising it? You should have a strong faith is God, so that the fasting period would be the best of it kind. You also need to believe the Imam, Alfah and thouse who head the Mosque whose you worship. If you don’t believe them, most of the prayers coming from them to you will not be acceptable. So, have faith in Allah and believe your Imam.
“Always be conscious of what you say to your neighbour during and after fasting and don’t backbite because it is one of the sins that have been prohibited during fasting. The lecturer told the congregants to stop backbiting during and after this fasting to love a holy life here on earth and thereafter.
Don’t be are ungrateful, and unrighteous servant. Always be grateful to Allah all the time, whether you have something to eat or not. Be a righteous practioner.
Part of the purpose of having the lecture at the Mosque premises was to raise funds for a 150 million naira project. Several donations and pledges were made.
At the end of the programme, the lecturer appreciated all the supporters and people who made pledges. Many gift items were given out to the attendees and special guests.
–ABIODUN OLUSOLA
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