Zamfara ULAMA Consultative Council Holds Seminar for Islamic Scholars Ahead of Ramadan Tafsir.

The ULAMA Consultative Council in Zamfara State has organized a seminar for Islamic scholars who will be leading Qur'anic Tafsir sessions during the upcoming holy month of Ramadan. 

The event, which held in the state capital, Gusau, brought together renowned clerics, scholars, and religious leaders from various parts of the state.

The seminar focused on preparing the scholars for an effective and insightful interpretation of the Qur’an throughout Ramadan tafsir.

Speaking at the event, the Deputy Governor of Zamfara State, Mani Malam Mumini who acknowledged the contribution of Islamic clerics in Zamfara, advised them to use their Tafsir sessions to promote peaceful coexistence, and ethical behavior in accordance with Islamic principles.

Malam Mumini emphasized that, the seminar served as a significant step in ensuring that, scholars are adequately prepared to guide the Muslim faithful through their spiritual journey and  Qur'anic reflection

He revealed that, Zamfara State government doors are always open to receive advises from scholars to make the state great again.

The Deputy Governor urged them to pray for peace and stability in Zamfara State, as the state government is making giant stride to bring lasting peace and meaningful developments in all parts of the state.

Also Speaking, the Special Adviser to the Zamfara State Governor on Religious Affairs, Malam Mohammed Bello Almufty noted that, the seminar was organised to remind Islamic clericks on the need to convey the message of Allah as it is, without distortion or personal bias.

Malam Almufty also said the seminar would help to enhance mutual understanding among Islamic scholars conducting Tafsir across the 14 local government areas of the state and to educate them on their responsibilities.

He urged the scholars to approach their teachings with humility, present their interpretations with respect, and acknowledge the perspectives of others.

Earlier, the Chairman of the ULAMA Consultative Council in Zamfara State, Sheikh Ahmad Bin Umar Kanoma, who presented a paper on Disputes in Islam, called on Islamic scholars to use kind and unifying words in their tafsir to foster unity among the people.

Sheikh Kanoma advised those conducting Tafsir to have the fear of Allah in their hearts while delivering their sermons, by ensuring that their teachings promote unity and harmony among the people.

Sheikh Umar Kanoma  encouraged the scholars to deliver their Tafsir in a ways that could promote moral values within the community.

Dr. Atiku Shehu Balarabe Zawiyya Gusau described the seminar as a crucial initiative aimed at reminding Islamic scholars of their responsibilities in delivering Tafsir with sincerity.

He emphasized that this would help to strengthen unity among Muslims and contribute to the growth of Islam.

In a remark, Dr Ibrahim Sha'aban,  College of Education Maru, Arabic Department stressed the need for the scholars to avoid personal opinion and focus on telling the gospel truth as contain in Qur'an and Hadiths.  

Dr Sha'aban also appealed to Zamfara State government, to support mosques with Iftar foods as a way of encouraging people to participate fully and listen Words of Allah during Tafsir 

Other key speakers at the event emphasized the necessity for every Scholars to have deep and comprehensive knowledge of the Qur’an, its meanings, and its contextual interpretations before commencing Tafsir.

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