*Leading a good life is all about Islam, says Muiz Banire
The Chief Imam of Lekki Muslim Ummah, LEMU, Sheikh Ridwan Jamiu has said that the activities of terrorists, militia groups, violent crusaders, kidnappers and those who hurt other fellow humans are the manifestation of unsound faith leading to bad way of life that will attract the wrath of Allah.
Speaking during the LEMU Quarterly Dawah workshop titled: “Leading a good Life” held at the Jubrila Ayinla Multipurpose hall of the Lekki Central Mosque Complex, last Sunday, Sheikh Jamiu enjoined Muslims to lead a good life as prescribed by the Quran and hadiths, adding that sound faith begets good life and unsound faith will manifest in bad behaviour such as killing, terrorism and inhumanity to man.
He took a swipe on those militants, terrorists and other violent agitators hiding under the cloak of Islam that those are example of bad life informed by unsound faith. “Unsound faith will lead you to committing suicide, blasphemy, killings and hurting fellow human being even if he is not of your religion. He said crazy belief makes you do crazy things, adding that the perpetrators of September 11 attack on US, ISIS, Boko Haram, Kaduna and Jos crises, the inquisitions Wars in the Middle-East and North Africa; The Shabab, Houthi in Yemen, Iraq-Iran war, Syrian war, Libya war, the Maitseni crises; the Khawarij crisis; Niger Delta Militants. IPOB and ESN among others are clear manifestation of unsound faith.
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“There is absolutely nothing anyone can do in life without belief. What one does whether good or bad, right or wrong is a function of the inner conviction which is faith. Therefore people may have sound or unsound faith. The Quran Chapter 3: 19-20 gives the foundation of sound faith for the Muslims that only Islam is acceptable before Allah.”
“It is not enough that people pray and fast, adding that people of sound faith are those with good behaviour, those who guide their prayers and relationship with Allah and will inherit Al-janatul Firdaus.”
He stated that the faithful are known through good manners, adding that reading the Quran and hadiths; listening to good sermons, seeking Islamic Knowledge, keeping the company of the righteous, constant and solemn worship and remembrance of Allah, Du’a and Tawbah are some of the ways of having a sound faith.
The benefits of sound faith in the individual according to him include happiness, security and prosperity.
“Whoever does righteousness, whether male or female, while he is a believer – We will surely cause him to live a good life, and We will surely give them their reward [in the Hereafter] according to the best of what they used to do.” Q 16/97
“They who believe and do not mix their belief with injustice – those will have security, and they are [rightly] guided.” Q6/82
We said, “Go down from it, all of you. And when guidance comes to you from Me, whoever follows My guidance – there will be no fear concerning them, nor will they grieve. (Q2/38)
[Allah] said, “Descend from Paradise – all, [your descendants] being enemies to one another. And if there should come to you guidance from Me – then whoever follows My guidance will neither go astray [in the world] nor suffer [in the Hereafter]. (Q20/123)
Earlier, the chairman of the occasion, Barrister Muiz Banire, SAN said the essence of dawah is to remind ourselves about life generally. According to him: “The topic was apt and very instructive because it is critical now as what matters now to Muslims is total submission to Allah. A good life is an inheritance of a Muslim. Once you submit to the will of Allah, everything will fall in place. Leading a good life inspires us to keep ourselves within the confines of Islam.”
Also, the need for Healthy Food and Healthy Living was also presented on behalf of Mallam Farouk A. Salim, Director General/Chief Executive, Standards Organisation of Nigeria.
In his paper, Mallam Salim said Almighty Allah commanded us to eat and drink but not to be excessive and similarly Allah enjoined us not to cast destruction on ourselves with our own hands.
He stated that it therefore become imperative that our consumption be in line with what the Almighty Allah has made permissible, enjoining everyone to guide his purchases and practices in line with established standards and regulations from constituted authorities.
He commended the organizers for consistency over the years and innovativeness to adapt to changing times, urging them to further demonstrate deeper commitment towards achievement of a society where Healthy Food and Healthy Living is promoted and enjoyed.
The President, Lekki Muslim Ummah (LEMU); Dr Kamoru Omotosho, who was represented by his vice, Alhaji Dr Abdul Ganiy Labinjo said the purpose of the quarterly dawah was remind ourselves about the beautiful message of Islam and invite others into Islam. He enjoined all Muslims to be conscious of his environment and take necessary precautionary measures against the raging covid-19 pandemic.
