Group harps on Islamic etiquettes to tackle societal vices

MAKTAB for Da'wah and Charity Foundationhas called on Muslim faithful to adhere to Islamic etiquettes of parenting to tackle society vices.

The three- day seminar, themed, ‘ Moral Decadence in the Society: Causes and Solutions’ brought together over a thousand Muslims and offered free medical outreach and empowered the vulnerable.

Speaking at the event, the Chief Imam of Lekki, Sheik

Ridwan Jamiu, reiterated on the utilitisation of Islamic education to remediate the moral decadence among Muslim individuals of various age groups. He implored the parents to adhere to Islamic upbringing of their children.

"God makes us a leader and example for our children, if you desire moral values in your children, you must embody morality yourself. We must demonstrate and practice the moral we wish to instill in our children through our own behaviour." He said.

Guest speaker, Dr Munirudeensalahudeen, emphasised the dutifulness of children to their parents on which he said Almighty Allah commands children to honour and show kindness to their parents.

"Whatever that you're enjoying today is not as a result of your own struggle, you're just one of the dividends of the investment of your parents. Whatever wealth you must have gathered you haven't succeeded yet, until you've taken care of your parents, and your own children have achieved successful." Dr Salaudeen stated.

Also, Iya Sunnah of Lagos, Alhajamuinatusopeyin, expressed concern about uncontrollable moral decadence among the youths in the societies, saying this has led the nation to bear the harsh brunt consequences of immorality.

She added that parents and religious leaders must serve as exemplary figures and a source of pride in Islam for the youth.