By Salisu Sani-Idris
The Chairman of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) League of Imams, Sheikh Tajudeen Adigun, has emphasised that education is key to addressing numerous societal challenges.
He made this statement during the fifth Qur’anic graduation ceremony of the Nurul Yaqeen Islamic Foundation, which held on Saturday in Abuja.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that 24 graduates from the foundation completed the recitation of the Holy Qur’an, comprising 13 females and 11 males.
According to Sheikh Adigun, no nation can achieve meaningful development without education.
“We must encourage our younger generation to pursue both Qur’anic and Western education so that they can contribute to the development of Nigeria,” he said.
He also highlighted the importance of adhering to the teachings of the Qur’an, describing it as the solution to many of the formidable challenges facing humanity.
Adigun noted that Islam places a high value on the pursuit of knowledge, adding that Nigeria is in urgent need of more intellectuals.
“In my lecture, I placed significant emphasis on the importance of education. Islamic education is essential for achieving success in this life and the hereafter.
“This is why the first verses revealed to Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) centred on the subject of education.
“Allah also states that those who are knowledgeable cannot be compared to those who are ignorant,” Adigun explained.
Earlier, the Director of the Foundation, Imam Yahya Al-Yolawi, expressed his joy at the success of the 24 Qur’an reciters, describing their graduation as a lifelong achievement for him.
“This has been my ambition and my passion. Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) said, ‘The best among you are those who learn the Qur’an and teach it.’
“This is our life’s mission, and since 2018, we have consistently recorded success, graduating students and receiving appreciation from parents for our efforts.
“I consider this a memorable milestone. This is the fifth Qur’anic graduation,” Al-Yolawi said.
NAN reports that the event was attended by parents, guardians, and clerics from the six Area Councils of the FCT. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)
Edited by Bashir Rabe Mani
