President Bola Tinubu is expected to lead other notable Nigerian and foreign leaders, including members of the diplomatic corps, for the official commissioning of the Al-Habibiyyah Islamic Society of Nigeria (AIS) Islamic Centre, located in the Guzape District of Abuja, FCT.

As part of measures to ensure the success of the commissioning, the Al-Habibiyyah Islamic Society has established a multi-layer committee, comprising seasoned administrators, Muslim scholars, and other experts.

The National Chief Imam of the organisation, Sheik Fuad Adeyemi, said that the history of the Al-Habibiyyah mosque and complex in Guzape, Abuja was a testament to what individuals and collective efforts can achieve.

He recalled that the Al-Habibiyya started on January 6, 2003, and the organisation moved to the site in October 2010. The first Jumuah service was observed in December 2010 in Guzape.

Also speaking at the meeting, pioneer president of the Al-Habibiyyah Islamic Society, Ambassador Ridwan Adebayo Mustapha, said the development of the mosque indicates that it is a project of Allah, as members on their own may not have been able to shoulder the huge resources needed to finance the project.

The co-chairmen of the commissioning planning committee, Alhaji Farouk Suleiman Farsman and Alhaji Suleiman Baba-Ali, assured their commitment to ensuring a fitting commissioning ceremony that reflects the sanctity of the Mosque, the vision of the centre, and the value of Al-Habibiyyah as an institution of faith and service.

While the main reason for establishing the society was to teach Muslims how to read the Qur’an within the shortest period of about three to four months, the Al-Habibiyya also has a series of programmes including the Ramadan Food Bank, Waqf Foundation, Zakat disbursement, and others.

The Al-Habibiyyah has also been at the forefront of empowering orphans and widows, involved in educational outreach and training imams on empowerment and anti-corruption measures.

The Al-Habibiyyah is also maintaining and strengthening collaboration with Muslim associations, as well as local and international organisations committed to the well-being of Muslims and all Nigerians.

The upcoming formal commissioning is also expected to be attended by the Sultan of Sokoto and President of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, along with religious and traditional leaders from across the country.