Lagos State Governor Babatunde Fashola has said the Holy Quran preaches message of peace and development.
Fashola spoke at the weekend while chairing the closing of the 28th National Quranic Recitation Competition in Jigawa State.
The programme was organised by the Centre for Islamic Studies, Usman Dan Fodio University, Sokoto and hosted by the Jigawa State government at the Aminu Kano Triangle, Dutse.
Fashola said the Quran contains many revelations and guidelines about life, cleanliness, gender, how women should be treated, protected and cared for, among others
He said the essence of the competition was to develop young people by exposing them to the independent knowledge and understanding of what the Quran contains.
Fashola said though some people have misunderstood or misrepresented the Quran’s message, it was clear to him and all those who have read it that it is a message of peace, which teaches how children should be treated, nurtured and developed.
He said the Quran also teaches leaders to govern with the fear of God and put the interest of their subjects at the forefront in decision making.
Praising Governor Sule Lamido for hosting the competition and demonstrating that any state with the right leadership will survive with or without oil, Fashola expressed his delight at being invited to chair the event, in which Lagos State was a participant.
House of Representatives Speaker Aminu Tambuwal said youths must be taught the correct recitation of the Holy Quran, so that they can understand its true message and interpret them correctly.
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Saad Abubakar, who was the royal father of the day, thanked Jigawa State for hosting the programme for the second time in four years, adding that this year’s edition was better than the 2011 edition.
He praised the governor’s efforts to promote Islam and improve the people’s welfare.
The winner of the competition, Mr. Sulaiman Salis Idris from Kaduna State, was turbaned.
Governors Muazu Aliyu Babangida (Niger), Murtala Nyako (Adamawa) and Mukthar Ramalan Yero (Kaduna State) were also at the event. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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