Muslims have been enjoined to embrace peaceful co-existence in any society they find themselves because only peace and tranquility remain the ingredients that could move nations forward.
Making this call was Professor Ishaaq Akintola, a Muslim cleric from Lagos State University and Guest Lecturer at the 25th FUNAAB Muslim Community Ramadan Lecture. Speaking on the theme, “Muslims: Persecutors or the Persecuted”, said Muslims should brace up to face challenges by ensuring that their grievances were channeled into constructive ways that are devoid of violence and religious clashes.
He called on the government to allow the rule of law to prevail as peace could only be possible under an atmosphere of justice by avoiding bringing religious sentiment into the governance, by allowing equal rights to all existing religion within the country so that some people would not feel marginalised. Professor Isiaq also encouraged the media to be objective, liberal, factual in their reportage and do away with any information that could cause acrimony within the society and most especially on religion. The Don expressed his gratitude to the Vice-Chancellor for the peaceful co-existence pervading the University.
Speaking at the occasion, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olusola Oyewole, who was represented by the University Librarian, Dr. Mulikat Salaam, thanked the FUNAAB Muslim community members for their support and peaceful existence. He charged them to use the holy month of Ramadan to pray for the country and its leaders. While welcoming all Muslim to the programme, the Amir of FUNAAB Muslim community, Professor Kehinde Okeleye, encouraged them to always make use of all the sermons and lectures. He equally advised Muslim students to always become good ambassadors of the University.
The chairman of the occasion, Alhaji Ambali Ishola, called on participants at the lecture, which was well attended by Muslim faithfuls, to reflect on the importance of the topic at this time and admonished Muslims to always make peace with each other and embrace peaceful co-existence in the overall interest of the society.
Last Updated on July 12, 2015 by admin
