The Zumratul Islamiyya Society Nigeria (ZISN) has stressed the need for Nigerian leaders to address the economic hardship and insecurity, and the social injustice bedevilling the country.

According to the National President of ZISN, Mutiu Gbajumo, in the midst of the socio-economic downturn in the country, Nigerians should endeavour to maintain integrity and spread peace and love for the betterment of the country.

Gbajumo, who stated this during the 9th National Triennial Conference of the society held at the weekend in Akure, Ondo State Capital, urged Muslims to shun any form of discrimination and be committed to the resolve of moving the country forward.

He said: “We all know that there are challenges in the country, but it is our responsibility to address these challenges with wisdom, unity, and unwavering faith in Allah’s guidance.

“As Muslims, we all know that Islam is a religion of peace, and we need to show love to our neighbours even if he or she is pagan. So let us remind ourselves that ZISN emphasises the need to serve in humility, uplift the oppressed and spread peace everywhere.”

Gbajumo, who explained that the society was mainly established 98 years ago to promote both Western and Islamic education, said that the society had built many schools across the country, adding that the society would lay the foundation stone of an N900 million modern Islamic centre.

On his part, Dr Yunus Anola, the Chief Imam, Khaleel Fawehinmi Mosque, Government House, Ondo State, who spoke on the theme “Gratitude Amidst Scarcity” and emphasised that “The time has come for us to know that nobody would experience abundance without experiencing scarcity in his or her lifetime.

He said: “So, if we could endure during the scarcity, definitely abundance will surely come our way. As Muslims and human beings, we must always be grateful to God in any circumstances we find ourselves in, whether good or bad.

“In spite of the economic challenges Nigeria is facing today, if we could recognise God in our daily activities, all the difficulties we are facing will be over, and our governments could take us to the Promised Land.”

National Ameera of ZISN, Safuratu Adewale-Eleruja, appealed to Nigerian leaders to involve women in the national developmental programme of the country.

The National Secretary, Balogun Qudus Oladipupi, said it was expected for Muslim faithful not to see economic hardship as a problem but rather to find solutions to it.