Muslim women across the country have been urged to be good role models to their children in order not to be swayed by any negative influence and deviate from the path of Islam.
The guest lecturers Dr. Habiba Alfadarai of the National Board for Arabic and Islamic Studies (NBAIS); Prof. Rafat AbdulHamid, Department of Arabic and Islamic Studies, University of Abuja; Prof. Sa’adatu Hassan Liman, Vice Chancellor, Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK) and Mrs Saltanat Rakhmanova of the Nigeria Turkish International College (NTIC), Abuja gave the advice at the weekend.
They were speaking at a workshop organised by the Nigeria Association of Female Teachers of Arabic and Islamic Studies (NAFTAIS) and Al Habibiyah Islamic Society in collaboration with NUSRET Educational and Cultural Company Limited with the topic “Islamic Solutions to Challenges facing Muslim Women and the Girl-child in Nigeria”.
Speaking on different perspectives ranging from social media, western culture, Nigerian culture and Hizmet movement, the speakers said Islam brought civilization to the world between the 8th and the 16th Century which was referred to as the Golden Age/Era that shaped the economic, social and politics of the world.
They said Islam is a complete way of life which is not against any culture but has laid out principles for everything positive as far as life is concerned.
They urged women and girls to live a modest life by making use of their hijabs to protect their aura, lower their gazes, protect their chastity, cover their adornments and turn away from allurement of the world.
They particularly urged mothers to guide their children what to do and what not to do through their (mothers) actions, dressings, conversations, religious practices and others.
“The Muslim women and girl are in great dilemma on which to pick or follow between Islam and western culture. Little or no knowledge of Islam has affected us a lot. Most people think the western culture is the best in terms of culture and lifestyle and not following it makes a lot of Muslims feel inferior.
“Islam has provided a good foundation to seek knowledge right from the era of the Prophet Muhammad. Islamic knowledge encompasses every knowledge that will promote the consciousness of humanity to worship Allah,” Prof. AbdulHamid said.
Representing Al Habibiyah at the event, Hajiya Salamatu Usman, urged participants to imbibe the culture of learning and association which she said will go a long way in shaping their lives.
“This It is an eye-opening program. We were taught about the evils of the social media, the western culture, the Nigerian culture and how it affects the Islamic upbringing of our children. I really learn a lot and that learning is not just about what you know but disseminating such because learning makes the world go round.
“And my take home from here is that learning starts from cradle to grave meaning learning is not restricted to just the four walls of the classroom. I also learn that your network is your net worth. When you meet people make sure that you work with them by knowing what they do, discuss what you also do and with that you learn from each other,” she said.
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