By Fatima Saka
Abuja — Muslims have been urged to uphold the values of charity, unity and social responsibility as key lessons of the holy month of Ramadan.
The call was made during a special Ramadan lecture organised by the Alkhaleeq Muslim Society of Nigeria on Sunday in Abuja, where religious leaders and members of the Muslim community gathered for spiritual reflection and guidance.
The society also launched a revised prayer book as part of activities marking the lecture, aimed at strengthening devotion and guiding members in their daily supplications.
Speaking at the event, the National President of the society, Alhaji Abdulhakeem Usman, emphasised the Islamic principle that Muslims must fulfil their financial obligations, including repaying debts.
He explained that in Islamic tradition, every Muslim is expected to repay his or her debts, noting that where an individual is unable to do so, members of the community are encouraged to assist in settling such obligations.
Usman also highlighted the importance of Zakat, describing it as one of the fundamental pillars of Islam designed to support the less privileged in society.
“Zakat is mandatory for Muslims who are wealthy and meet the required threshold. It is not meant for those who are struggling, but for those blessed with sufficient wealth to distribute part of it to the less fortunate,” he said.
According to him, the obligation reflects Islam’s emphasis on compassion, social responsibility and equitable distribution of resources within the community.
Also speaking, the Chairman of the Abuja Branch of the society, Alhaji Abdulrahman Sulaiman, said the lecture was organised to deepen spiritual awareness as Muslims approach the last ten days of Ramadan, widely regarded as the most spiritually significant period of the fasting month.
He explained that the programme also provided an opportunity for the organisation to unveil its revised prayer book for members.
“We are in the last ten days of Ramadan, which come with enormous blessings, including the night known as Laylatul Qadr. The essence of this programme is to encourage Muslims to remain prayerful, strengthen unity and seek Allah’s mercy,” he said.
Sulaiman added that Nigerians, both as individuals and families, must continue to pray for the peace and progress of the country and for leaders to make the right decisions for national development.
Delivering the main lecture, Imam Moshood Olawale Opeloyeru urged Muslims to draw closer to Almighty Allah and demonstrate kindness and compassion toward others.
According to him, Ramadan teaches believers to see all human beings as equal before God and to live in harmony regardless of ethnic, social or religious differences.
“The essence of Ramadan is to bring people closer to Allah and to one another. It teaches us to love, support and care for each other so that everyone can experience the beauty of Islam,” he said.
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He also advised Muslim women in Nigeria to remain steadfast in faith and obedience to Allah, stressing that adherence to divine guidance would attract divine mercy and blessings.
The event attracted Muslim faithful and community members who gathered for prayers, spiritual teachings and discussions on the values of faith, charity and unity promoted during Ramadan.
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