NASFAT begins fundraising for N2.5bn mosque project

The Nasrul Lahi-L-Fatih Society (NASFAT) has begun raising N2.5bn for its mosque project located on Lagos-Ibadan expressway.

Its Chief Missioner, Alh. AbdulAzeez Onike, disclosed this to Daily Trust after Sunday’s weekly asalatu programme held at the NASFAT branch, Kubwa, Abuja.

Onike, who said over N400m had been spent on the project, asked well-meaning Nigerians, particularly the Muslim faithful, to contribute to the project as they would be rewarded by Allah.

“People should continue to be the success story by contributing to the mosque, by ensuring that people have where to worship; a place where people can access Islam, where Muslims and non-Muslims have access to correct teachings of Islam, and that is what that mosque will provide.

“There will be a place where people who are non-Muslims can come and find out about Islam, where Muslims can learn more about their religion, where people can do Itikhaf and where those travelling along that road can pray because the route has the highest number of traffic in this country.

“By building the mosque, it has provided people opportunities of having a place to talk to their Lord. In Nigeria, we need prayers. If we have a place that is conducive to pray, conducive to worship Allah, NASFAT mosque along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway will be one of those places in Nigeria.

“We’re talking about N2.5bn mosque. We’ve expended over N400 on the mosque. People have contributed so much, and we still implore them to be part of it because when you build mosques, you’re getting the reward in this world and hereafter.

“It’s something called recurring charity. I encourage all NASFAT members, wherever they’re located, to be part of the headquarters programme because NASFAT is beyond a branch or group. It is when we present the bigger picture of NASFAT that people will appreciate you,” he said.

Chairman, Kubwa NASFAT branch, Jimoh Muideen, advised politicians to always fulfil pledges made to the public.