Cleric Urges Gov’t Support for Quranic Studies in Nigeria
Ali Abdulssalam, who teaches at Ali Institute for Quran Memorization, (AIQM) Ibadan, urged the government to consider inclusion of Quran and Arabic in the curriculum of primary and secondary schools.
He said this would inculcate the teaching of Islam in children at a younger age, to make them useful citizens.
Speaking in Ibadan at the 4th Haflah Graduation Ceremony of complete memorization of the noble Quran, Ali said considering contributions of Islam to the society’s uprightness, the government should recognize and support Quran and Islamic Studies.
He said Islam is doing a great service to the country by ensuring youths are well fed with the required spiritual diet, thereby reducing crime in the society.
“We take this opportunity to also reiterate the need for the government to create jobs for graduates of Arabic and Quran schools in the country. This will also sanitize the society, as more God-conscious youths will get employed, which will reduce criminality in the society.
“Muslims are the liberators of the world. Allah has given us fundamental responsibility of commanding virtues and forbidding vices. We took it upon ourselves to teach Muslim youths memorization of Quran, Islamic morals, values and etiquette.
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“Memorization of Quran will never limit the progress of a child, but will rather improve it because it has become glaring that giving children only Western education without sound Quran knowledge and its practice is like a beautiful vehicle with faulty engine.
“This is our 7th years of existence, as more than 2,000 students have so far attended our institute since inception for either part time, full time or short or long term program. More than 200 students have graduated as memorizers of the Quran, out of which 114 of them are graduating today,” he added.
Source: thenationonlineng.net
