Don’t recite, memorise Quran only, let it reflect in our lives -
....Lagos Island Zone emerged first in Education District III Quran quiz.
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| Left: TGPS, EDD3, Dr. Yinka Ayandele |
As muslim faithfuls continue to observe Ramadan Kareem this period.
The Lagos State Permanent Secretary of Education District III, Dr. Yinka Ayandele has urged Muslims to lead exemplary life as the Holy Quran teaches.
Ayandele made this call during the year 2021 EDUCATION DISTRICT III, FALOMO IKOYI. annual Ramadan lecture for Students and Staff, held at Syrian Mosque, Ikoyi.
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| Dr. Yinka Ayandele |
In her welcome address, the Permanent Secretary said that Ramadan is not just to fast, but a period to move closer to God and strive to ensure that our morals are in line with the will of God.
Urging that this period calls for re-evaluation of our deeds with God and mankind in the last one year.
Dr. Ayandele is optimistic that every supplication made for the greater Lagos State under Gov. Babajide Sanwo-olu led administration and for Nigeria at large shall manifest.
The Guest speaker, Chief Imam Syrian mosque, Ikoyi, Sheik Shami Nushi Shami, while delivering his lecture said that it's not sufficient enough to memorize or recite Quran without its reflection in our lives.
Speaking further on the topic: Ramadan: The Hope in times of despair" noted that in ramadan there's hope and necessity to show love to mankind as Quran teaches.
He revealed that embracing the doctrines in the Quran will bring solutions to current challenges in the world.
The Arabian Imam called for unity amongst Muslims irrespective of their countries, saying that God is concern with the hearts not the races.
He added that successes are assured when characters and conducts are in line with the doctrines in the Quran.
The program also featured Quran recitation competition by Students from each zone in the District; Balogun Firdaous from Lagos Island; Jimoh Habeeb from Ibeju-Lekki; Adeniran Ashraf from Eti - Osa and Lawal Abdulateef from Epe were the semi finalists.
After the impressive presentations by the contestants, Balogun Firdaous from King Ado Senior School, Lagos Island emerged first.
There were prizes for all the contestants.
The program had the presence of Imams of Suyrian mosque, Ikoyi, Sheik Ala Sayeed, Sheik Mahmud Shafts, Ustaz Sulaimon Kone, Ustaz Ibrahim Omokewu Gbogbo Alfa, Chairman, Nigerian Union of Teachers' Eti-Osa, Mrs Taibat Abasido, Ancopps Representatives, Mutant representative.
