In a powerful demonstration of community spirit and inclusive worship, the Alhaji and Alhaja Ismaheel Musa family recently hosted the 6th Annual Lagos Ramadan Lecture and Tahajud in collaboration with the Muslim Association of Visually Impaired of Nigeria (MAVIN).

The two-day event, held during the holy month of Ramadan, provided a spiritual sanctuary for visually impaired Muslims, featuring deep Quranic insights, communal prayers and tangible support for those often marginalized in society.

The event featured a stirring address by Sheikh Abdurahman Adangba, who championed the cause of long-term empowerment. He urged the Muslim Ummah to move beyond temporary charity and focus on sustainable development.

Sheikh Adangba called for urgent contributions to develop a piece of land in Ikorodu donated to MAVIN or for the acquisition of a central property within Lagos to serve as a permanent hub for the visually impaired.

The Sheikh offered words of consolation, noting that their visual challenges serve as a shield from certain worldly sins. “Your paradise is certain,” he stated, reminding the congregation that those with sight often overlook their spiritual responsibilities.

He emphasized that children with disabilities are “ma special gift from Allah and a pathway to Jannah (Paradise), rather than a burden on society.

The guest speaker, Dr.Abdul Mujib Isa, delivered an enlightening Tafsir (exegesis) of Surah Al-Hujurāt (Qur’an 49:6-13). His lecture focused on the ethics of leadership, family, and social harmony.

“We are all leaders, and we will each account to Allah for those under our care,” Dr. Isa remarked.

He highlighted the importance of family unity, reminding husbands and wives to lead with the fear of Allah to ensure blessings within the home.

He advised the ummah to piriotised conflict resolution during dispute, citing the Quranic mandate to make peace between quarreling parties, he urged the Ummah to act swiftly to prevent disunity and broken bonds.

The Lagos Ameer of MAVIN, AbdulWasiu Salaudeen, expressed profound gratitude to the Musa family for putting a smile on the faces of the forgotten.

He issued a sharp critique of modern discourse, advising Muslim scholars to pivot away from trivial internet arguments and instead focus on the pressing needs of the incapacitated.

Without organised community support, he warned, many visually impaired individuals are left with no choice but to resort to begging.

Reflecting on the success of the gathering, Alhaji Ismaheel Musa thanked Allah for the opportunity to foster networking and spiritual growth.

He challenged Muslims to be better ambassadors of their faith to counter global misinformation.

“The Quran speaks extensively on the behavior expected of a Muslim,” Alhaji Musa said. “Many today mistake the poor behavior of individuals for the teachings of Islam because they do not read the Quran themselves.”

The event concluded with the distribution of significant food supplies to all visually impaired participants, ensuring their households are provided for throughout the remainder of the holy month.