Sabil Charitable International Organisation Hosts 16th Annual Ramadan Lecture

From:Femi Oyelola in Kaduna

The Sabil Charitable International Organisation (SCIO) recently hosted its 16th Ramadan Lecture at Arewa House in Kaduna.

The event, themed on the significance of Ramadan and charitable giving, brought together prominent personalities, including the Emir of Zazzau, Ambassador Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, and the Dallatun Zazzau, Alhaji Mukhtar Ramalan Yero.

In his welcome address, the President of SCIO, Hajiya Halimatu Sadiya Abdul,
expressed gratitude to the guests and highlighted the organisation’s commitment to promoting the welfare of the less privileged, particularly orphans, widows, and restitutes.

She noted that SCIO was established in 2005 and has been actively engaged in various charitable activities, including distributing cooked food to the needy, providing clothes to orphans, and supporting Muslim Professionals in Da’awah (MPD) with financial and clothing support to facilitate their outreach programs.

Hajiya Halimatu Sadiya Abdul also called for support for SCIO’s mission and invited contributions to the production of the organisation’s magazine, “Sabil Voice”.

The President expressed gratitude to the guests and prayed for Allah’s acceptance of their fasting, prayers, and acts of worship during the holy month of Ramadan.

Speaking on the subject “The Role of Religious Leaders in Promoting Security and Justice,” the Guest Lecturer, Sheikh Ibrahim Al-Madani, emphasised that religious leaders play a critical role in promoting security and justice in Nigeria.

Sheikh Madami emphasised that religious leaders are uniquely positioned to influence their followers and communities toward promoting peace, tolerance, and understanding.

According to Sheikh Madami, Nigeria is a country with a diverse population and a complex security landscape, and religious leaders have a responsibility to use their platforms to promote messages of peace, forgiveness, and reconciliation.

He noted that religious leaders can play a crucial role in addressing the root causes of insecurity, such as poverty, unemployment, and marginalisation, by advocating for policies and programs that promote social justice and economic development.

The Sheikh also stressed that religious leaders can help promote understanding and tolerance among different religious and ethnic groups, and encourage their followers to reject extremist ideologies and embrace peaceful coexistence.

He noted that interfaith dialogue and collaboration are essential to promoting peace and security in Nigeria, and that religious leaders should lead the way in fostering mutual understanding and respect.

Sheikh Madami also emphasised the importance of promoting justice and fairness in Nigerian society, saying that religious leaders should speak out against injustice and advocate for the rights of the marginalised and vulnerable. He noted that religious leaders can play a crucial role in promoting accountability and transparency in governance, and in encouraging their followers to demand accountability from their leaders.

The Sheikh also called on religious leaders to promote a culture of peace and non-violence, and to encourage their followers to reject violence and extremism. He noted that religious leaders can play a crucial role in promoting conflict resolution and reconciliation, and in encouraging their followers to seek peaceful solutions to conflicts.

The lecture was attended by prominent personalities, including the Emir of Zazzau, Ambassador Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, and the Dallatun Zazzau, Alhaji Mukhtar Ramalan Yero, who chaired the lecture.

Sabil Charitable International Organisation (SCIO) is a non-governmental organisation focused on promoting the welfare of the less privileged.