On the 9th of September, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at Nigeria, through its School, Madrasatu-Tahfizil Quran, Ilaro, Ogun State, Nigeria has graduated sixteen (16) new set of young Hufazul-Quran.
The graduation ceremony was held at the institution’s central mosque and had in attendance The Amir (National Head), Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat Nigeria, Alh. (Barr.) Abdul Azeez Amir (Head) who chaired the august occasion.
Alh.(Barr.)Abdul Azeez Folorunsho Alatoye, while addressing the graduands, said, “As from today, you are starting another phase in life. Therefore, if you are guided and guarded well, there is nothing you cannot achieve.”
Speaking further, he said, “Graduand should be in the best position to change positively, their behaviours should display good virtues of the Holy Qur’an after its memorisation.” He advised the parents of the graduands to ensure that their children recite at least a part from the Qur’an daily and make the best education available for them, so as not to underutilize the talent Allah the Almighty has endowed them with.
The Coordinator of Madrasatul Tahfizul Qur’an, Hafiz (Maulvi) Muslihudeen Opayemi sahib in his welcome address said, “Qur’an stands out as the only religious book that has continuously enjoyed the honour of being memorized through ages since its revelation. The promise of its protection, preservation and memorization is assured by Allah the Almighty Himself as it was revealed in the Holy Qur’an. ‘Surely, We are the one that revealed the exhortation and it is our prerogative to protect it. (Q15:16) ’ So we have come to honour and celebrate those who share in the blessings and honour of the Holy Qur’an by memorizing and becoming the mobile Qur’an. Some say Ahmadiyya do not believe in Qur’an. Today’s programme is a message to such people that not only do we believe in Qur’an, but we also ensure its preservation.
His Royal Majesty, Oba Oni-woye of Iwoye land HRM. Oba Makinde Olalade, congratulates parents and graduands for the blessing upon their families, he also seized the opportunity to appreciate those who has contributed immensely to the success of the graduation ceremony.
This year graduation ceremony marks the twelveth graduation ceremony of the male of Madrasatul Tahfizul Qur’an.
In all, the institu has trained and graduated over 348 Hufaz since inception.
Among the dignitaries that graced the occasion included Naib Amir Finance and Admin. Alh. Mufadhil Bankole, Acting Missionary In charge ably represented by Mualvi Hashim Uthman-Badmos, AMJ General Secretary, Alh.Abass Olawale Iromini , Engr. Abdul Waheed Akanji Adeoye, President, Elders Forum (Majlis Ansarullah); and Bro. Abdul Roqib Akintunde Akinyemi, President, Youth wing (Majlis Khuddam Ahmadiyya, Nigeria) among others.
