Religious Knowledge Key to Tackling Moral Decay, Speakers Say
A lack of sound foundation in religious knowledge has been identified as one of the factors responsible for moral decay in society.
This formed part of the views expressed by speakers at the third graduation ceremony of Madarasatul Darul Qur’anil Kareem, Project Quarters, Lafia.
The residence of the late Muhammad Darda’u, a former State Accountant General, was filled with dignitaries, family members, friends and well-wishers of the students of Madarasatul Darul Qur’anil Kareem who gathered to witness the third graduation ceremony.
As part of the institution’s tradition, the ten graduating students were invited one after another to recite portions of the Glorious Qur’an, showcasing the knowledge they had acquired during their studies.
Speaking in an interview, former Speaker of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Ibrahim Balarabe Abdullahi, who is the father of two of the ten graduating students, expressed gratitude to Allah for the occasion.
He encouraged parents to pay greater attention to the moral upbringing of their children, stressing that proper upbringing remains essential to preparing young people for a responsible future.
Contributing, the State Chief Judge, Justice Aisha Ahmed Usman, commended the management and staff of the school for imparting sound religious knowledge to the students.
She urged the management to maintain the spirit and continue providing quality religious education to the students.
Her position was also supported by members of the State House of Assembly, Muhammad Adamu Omadefu and Muhammad Garba Isimbabi.
Delivering a lecture at the event, Ustaz Saleh Muhammad expressed concern over the manner in which some parents pay little attention to the religious education of their children.
He described the situation as one of the factors contributing to moral decay in society and urged parents to give greater priority to the religious and moral development of their children.
The Head Teacher of the school, Muhammad Muhammad Baban Kande, disclosed that the institution was established 11 years ago with only two students.
He said the school had since grown to about 200 students and had so far produced 20 graduates.
The Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Jibril Ahmad Khalid, also reiterated the progress made by the school since its establishment.
The event came to a climax with academic displays and the presentation of prizes to the graduating students, as well as to some parents who had contributed immensely to the growth and development of the school.
