Members of the Majlis Ansarullah Ahmadiyya Nigeria (Elders Forum of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community) have been charged to continually preach, uphold and display the beautiful teachings of Islam, thereby becoming change agents for a new Nigeria.
The Amir (National President) of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at Nigeria, Alhaj (Barr.) Alatoye Folorunso Azeez gave the admonition at the 21st Annual National Workshop of the Elders Forum held at the Jamia Ahmadiyya, Owode Road, Ilaro, Ogun State.
Members of the Majlis Ansarullah Ahmadiyya Nigeria (Elders Forum of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community) have been charged to continually preach, uphold and display the beautiful teachings of Islam, thereby becoming change agents for a new Nigeria.
The Amir (National President) of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at Nigeria, Alhaj (Barr.) Alatoye Folorunso Azeez gave the admonition at the 21st Annual National Workshop of the Elders Forum held at the Jamia Ahmadiyya, Owode Road, Ilaro, Ogun State.
“The annual workshop is an avenue to reinvigorate and reposition ourselves morally and materially, going forward. As elderly members of the Jama’at, we have a huge role to play for a better Nigeria. Remember we are the fathers to the mothers, youths, and children. We cannot vindicate ourselves from the social vices in the country. We must all wake up from our slumber and change the history of the country.
“As fathers, we should overlook so many things as long as they do not violate Islamic principles. I receive whole lot of complaints on fathers and these are disheartening and pathetic. Let us display good behaviours to our family members, especially our wives. Our behaviours should be exemplary to others. Let us live above board.
“As Ahmadis, let us start a process of value change through the seeking of Allah’s assistance. We should take a lead in reforming society. So many people have lost faith in the Country. As Ahmadi Muslims, we should never lose faith. We should work, preach and pray for our leaders so that there will be value change. It is not by physical force but through moral and spiritual force. Escalating immoral and violent acts through religious and ethnic lines should be totally discouraged.
“Meanwhile, we do not have a monopoly of claiming superiority over others. We are all equal before Almighty God. On the overall, members of Majlis Ansarullah stand at a very strategic position to change the course of happenings in the country positively.”
Transition to Eternal Life: Islamic Perspective
Maulvi Abdus Samad Awwal who delivered the theme lecture: Transition to Eternal Life: Islamic Perspective emphasized that members should be more concerned about the hereafter rather than mundane affairs which are ephemeral in nature; hence the need to commence the cleansing of our hearts and souls.