Abiru’s Ramadan Lecture Grand Finale Unites Muslim Faithful in Lagos East as Clerics Urge Sustained Devotion
The grand finale of the Ramadan Lecture Series organised by Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru brought together Islamic scholars, community leaders and hundreds of Muslim faithful across Ikorodu Division and the entire Lagos East Senatorial District, with clerics urging believers to sustain the spiritual lessons and values of the holy month of Ramadan beyond the fasting period.
The event, held at the Ikorodu Eid Ground in Ikorodu, Lagos State, featured prominent Islamic scholars who highlighted the importance of devotion, unity and community development within the Muslim Ummah.
The Grand Chief Imam of Ikorodu Division and Chief Imam of Ikorodu Central Mosque, Sheikh Seifudeen Ademoritan Ayinla Olowooribi, described Ramadan as a sacred period filled with immense spiritual blessings. He urged Muslims to remain steadfast in acts of worship, particularly the recitation of the Holy Qur’an and continued devotion to Allah.
The respected cleric also commended Senator Abiru for his consistent support for Islam and religious activities across the senatorial district.
According to him, the senator’s efforts have contributed significantly to the growth of religious engagement and infrastructural development within the community.
“Senator Abiru has shown that he is truly a worthy son of his father through his support for Islam. He is doing good in Islam. God hates ingratitude; therefore we must always be grateful for the good things he is doing. We all know how this venue used to be before he transformed it,” he said.
Similarly, the Chief Imam of Oriwu Central Mosque, His Eminence Yahya Olorunoshebi Oshoala Ajagbemokeferi As-Samadaani, applauded the senator for sustaining the Ramadan lecture initiative, noting that the programme has continued to strengthen unity among Muslims in the district.
“He is strengthening bonds among the Muslim community and the people in general. May Almighty God grant him a long life,” the cleric said.
Delivering the keynote lecture, the Chief Imam of NASFAT Islamic Centre, Sheikh Imam Alli Atunrase, emphasised the deeper spiritual and moral benefits of Ramadan fasting.
He explained that fasting helps believers cultivate the fear of Almighty Allah, promotes empathy for the less privileged and strengthens generosity among Muslims.
The cleric further urged the faithful to sustain these virtues even after Ramadan, stressing that the true essence of fasting lies in personal transformation and improved relationships with others.
Representing Senator Abiru at the event, Otunba Saheed Oladapo Ibikunle conveyed the senator’s goodwill message to the Muslim Ummah. He explained that the Ramadan Lecture Series was conceived as a platform for spiritual enlightenment and communal harmony across the Lagos East Senatorial District.
“This is a solemn period and we are gathered for spiritual uplifting through the teachings of our revered scholars. The initiative continues to bring the entire division and the Lagos East district together, fostering reunion, peace and unity among our people,” he said.
Ibikunle also urged Muslims to use the opportunity of the holy month to pray for the nation and support leaders at all levels of government.
He called on the faithful to offer prayers for Bola Ahmed Tinubu and other elected and appointed officials, asking God to grant them wisdom and strength to guide the country toward peace and prosperity.
Special prayers during the programme were led by the Coordinator of the Ikorodu Muslim Community Association (IMCA), Imam Abdulhafeez Abojututu, who offered supplications for the President, Senator Abiru, and other leaders, as well as for the continued unity and progress of Nigeria.
The Ramadan Lecture Series sponsored by Senator Abiru has grown into a major religious gathering within Lagos East, attracting prominent Islamic scholars who provide guidance on faith, morality and community development.
As the programme concluded, participants expressed appreciation to the senator for sustaining the initiative, while also praying for continued peace, unity and prosperity within the Muslim Ummah and the nation at large.
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