By Babatunde Tiamiyu
Muslim faithful need to always be of good conduct both in public and private to distinguish themselves from those mixing their belief with an act of disbelief.
This was the conclusion of Islamic Scholars and participants at the 2nd post Ramadan lecture organised by Ath-Thaqaafat-al-Islamiyyah Society of Nigeria held at Ash-Shayyik Al-Imam S.M.B Oloriaje memorial central mosque, Oke Padre, Ibadan.
Delivering on the theme of the lecture, “Building Stronger Muslims in the Face of Re-Branding Kufr, Nifaq sectarian Divide” a Professor of Arabic and Islamic studies at University of Ibadan, Hafiz Oladosu enjoined Muslims to run away from faith destructive tendencies like greed, selfishness, envy and desperation but to always conduct themselves in line with the teaching of the holy Quran and hadith of Prophet Muhammed.
Chairman on the occasion, Professor Rasheed Adesinoye, who encouraged Muslims to build their lives on Allah’s trust always, warned them against finding alternative to Allah, whom he described as the most beneficent and most merciful.
In their remarks, father of the day who is also the Executive Secretary, Muslim of Southern-western Nigeria, MUSWEN, Professor Muslim Yahaya and Chief host of the event and khalifa of Oloriaje offshoots, Imam Abduljeleel Oloriaje said good Muslims should always fortified their faith by doing away with saying and action that may portray them as unbelievers.
Some of the participants who contributed to the conversation agreed that Islam is a complete way of life that gives humanity perfect direction to the goodness of Allah on earth and thereafter.
Among dignitaries at the lecture include a prominent comparative religious icon, Dr Daood Amao-Alaga, Oyo state Amirah, federation of Muslim women association of Nigeria, FOMWAN, Alhaja Latifat Dairo and General Manager, Pensioners FM, Dr Babatunde Tiamiyu.
