* Seeks end to Gaza genocide, mourns passing of great scholars
– Asks Muslims to uphold Ramadan virtues
The Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria, MSSN Lagos State Area Unit, has congratulated Nigerian Muslim students and across the world on successful completion of Ramadan and celebration of eid-el-fitr.
In a statement issued on Sunday by the President of the Society, Mal Kamoldeen Abiona, the Muslim students body urged Muslims to continue puting into practice the virtues and lessons learned during the just-concluded Ramadan fasting.
He said, “Brethren in faith, the sacred month of Ramadan has instilled in us perseverance, discipline, and devotion. As we step into the post-Ramadan phase, let us uphold these virtues in all our endeavours, remaining steadfast in our faith and conduct.
Abiona also condemned the gruesome killing of 16 innocent Muslims and licensed hunters in Edo who were traveling to Kano for Eid celebration thereby calling for immediate arrest and prosecution of the perpetrators.
He added, “As we celebrate, we are saddened by recent acts of lawlessness and brutality in our society. The gruesome killing of 16 innocent Muslims traveling to Northern Nigeria for the Eid celebration under baseless accusations of kidnapping is a stark reminder of the increasing disregard for human life. Such barbaric acts must not be tolerated, and we urge the authorities to ensure that those responsible face the full wrath of the law.”
The Amir also used the occasion to remember the oppressed people of Palestine, who continue to endure unspeakable persecution at the hands of the Zionist regime.
Muslim News gathered that thirty-three Palestinians, including 13 children, were killed and several others injured since early Sunday in Israeli airstrikes across several areas in the Gaza Strip on the first day of Eid el-Fitr.
More than 50,250 Palestinians have been killed, mostly women and children, and over 114,000 injured in a brutal Israeli military onslaught on Gaza since October 2023.
While condemning the Israeli genocidal war on Gaza, Abiona quoted Hadith of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) saying, “Whoever is not concerned about the affairs of the Muslims is not among us.”
“As the death toll rises daily, and the so-called global leaders turn a blind eye, we must take action. It is our duty to stand in solidarity with our Palestinian brothers and sisters—through awareness, prayers, advocacy, and economic resistance.
“One of the strongest tools at our disposal is the boycott of Israeli and allied products. Ramadan has shown us that sacrificing personal comfort for a greater cause strengthens us rather than weakens us. By joining the boycott movement, we contribute to the struggle against injustice and oppression. May Allah grant victory to the oppressed and defeat the oppressors.”
The Society called on governments, especially in Southwestern Nigeria, to establish a Shariah Court of Appeal alongside the State High Courts and Customary Courts, as enshrined in Section 275 of the 1999 Nigerian Constitution.
“It is unfortunate that while developed nations with Muslim minorities have recognized and institutionalized Shariah courts, Muslim-majority regions in Nigeria still face hurdles in implementing this constitutional right. We urge our leaders to take immediate steps toward its establishment.
“The Prophet (peace be upon him) warned: “Indeed, Allah does not take away knowledge by removing it from the people, but He takes it away by the death of scholars. Until when no scholar remains, people will take ignorant leaders who, when asked, will give rulings without knowledge, thus going astray and leading others astray.” (Al-Bukhari & Muslim)
The Muslim Students body also commiserated with the Muslim Ummah on the passing of great scholars and intellectuals, in the last few months, within the Ummah, including Ustadh AbdurRahman Lekki, Sheikh Muideen Ajani Bello, Ustadh Qamardeen Ajala, Professor Murtala Bidmus, Dr. Mustapha Alimi, the Chief Medical Director, National Orthopaedic Hospital Igbobi, Lagos, who died on Friday, March 28, among other numerous Muslims top many to mention.
“Their contributions to Islam and society were immense. May Allah forgive their shortcomings, grant them Al-Jannah Firdaus, and bestow patience upon their families and the entire Muslim Ummah.
“As we celebrate this blessed occasion, let us remember to extend love, kindness, and charity to those around us. May Allah accept our ibadah, bless our efforts, and keep us steadfast in faith,” he added.
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