In a bid to restore the lost Islamic values of Madrasah (Quranic school) in the community, which gives Muslim kids the opportunity to learn about their faith, expand their knowledge of Islam, increase knowledge on Islamic practices and facilitate the memorization of the Holy Quran, The Jamieu Salam Foulah Town Madrasah has organized its first graduation ceremony on the 1st January, 2023 at the mosque.
In her opening statement, Guest Speaker of the occasion, Haja Marie Busairu congratulated the jamaah for the progress made so far in putting together young kids in the community to learn about their religion. She recalled the past elekahu in the community and encouraged parents to encourage their children to learn about their religion as that is the only way they can empower them with particular reference to the girls.
Haja Busairu, emphasized that the notion by the public about women in Islam is absolutely wrong, as Islam laid emphasis on equality in education, where both men and women receive equal rights and facilities. She encouraged the women and girls to be steadfast in acquiring both the secular and Islamic education as that is the only way they can be empowered and act independently.
In his remarks, Alhaji Ibrahim Janneh, Head of Kankalay Islamic Mission and Based in UK expressed his delight to be part of the program and encouraged the children to make good use of the opportunity and acquire these life skills, and increase their knowledge on Islamic practices. He admonished them to always have a clear intention before starting anything and that intention is to do it for the sake of Allah only.
Mr. Janneh stressed that Islamic education is key to balance the growth of one’s personality, by training yourself to be a spiritual intellectual acquiring divine knowledge. He reiterated that the first verse that was revealed to the Holy Prophet is Education and this shows the importance of education in Islam.
In his remarks, Naibul-Imam and Madrasah Coordinator, Alhaji Yazid Raschid, stressed that Islamic Knowledge is the path of guidance which helps one to grow faith from within. So it is incumbent for every male and female to acquire Islamic education as it plays a significant role in Islam from the very beginning.
Alhaji Yazid reported that they have over two hundred students that registered the very first day of starting the Madrasah which shows that the children were ready to learn about their religion. He commended the sacrifices made by the teachers and Imams to ensure that they revive the lost Islamic ethos in the community and this has impacted a lot of students.
In his remarks, Chief Imam, Owolabi Tejan gave a brief overview of all the past madrasah around the community and commended all those who in diverse ways have helped them restore the past legacy in the community.
The program was climaxed with the distribution of certificates.
