By Yusuf Akinlotan
Renowned Islamic scholar, Sheik Abdur-Rahman Ahmad, has urged Nigerians and the media to join the campaign against the promotion of same-sex marriage in society.
Sheik Ahmad, the Chief Missioner of Ansarudeen Muslim Society, gave the advice at the maiden Ramadan lecture organised by the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Lagos Council.
The missioner, who is the Lead Speaker at the occasion, spoke on the LGBTQ ideology.
He described same-sex unions as a crime against humanity, charging the Muslim faithful to resist it with venom.
The cleric noted that the adoption of gender change and other immoral dealings on same-sex unions as championed by the West were anti-Islam.
He said God had warned humans to ensure they save people from hellfire by engaging with righteous teachings and proper mentoring.
He urged the media to champion societal rebirth in their reportage.
According to him, the law of Islam has five principles that include preservation of lives, intellect and wealth.
He commended NUJ for organising the programme and prayed for its sustenance, to chart people-oriented policies for state actors to adopt.
Also speaking, the Chairman of the occasion, Prof. Olanrewaju Fagbohun, described the economic challenges facing Nigeria as global issues.
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To tackle the challenges, he said, required assistance and collaborative efforts to survive.
Fagbohun, former Vice Chancellor of the Lagos State University, said people must emulate a culture of sharing food items with the needy.
He appealed against bad-mouthing the country and its leaders. It will do no good to everyone.
”We should pray for the nation and our leaders for the uncommon strength to steer the country to the desired end,” he said.
Meanwhile, Lagos State University’s mathematics Lecturer, Dr Aminant Ige-Ariyibi, spoke on marital discord induced by hardship.
Ariyibi preached financial prudence in the management of the home.
She asked women to cultivate a good habit of home management to help mitigate the times.
According to her, the financial crisis is inevitable. But frugal spending can mitigate it.
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She urged spouses to be kind and supportive to one another and always pray to God for sustainability.
“Be kind to your spouse, don’t allow the burden to overwhelm your partner. Both should support the cause of the family,” she said.
In his speech, NUJ Lagos Chairman, Adeleye Ajayi described the Ramadan Lecture as historic for the Union.
This is as the union identified with its Muslim members and other associates during the ongoing fasting period of Ramadan.
Adeleye implored fasting Muslims to utilise opportunities of the holy month to pray for Nigeria to survive the present challenge.
”On behalf of NUJ, I implore all Nigerians, regardless of creed and tribal or political affiliations, to live as brothers and sisters. This is for us to bequeath a peaceful and prosperous nation.
The highlight of the event was a presentation of awards to dignitaries and a Quranic recitation competition among secondary schools in the state.
The Union, in collaboration with the Lagos State Area Unit of the Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria (MSSNLagos), organised the Quranic competition.
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