The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, has called on Nigerians to contribute towards the completion of the Nasrul-Lahi-l-Fatih Society’s (NASFAT) Islamic Centre and the development of Fountain University, Osogbo.
By Chimezie Godfrey
The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, has called on Nigerians to contribute towards the completion of the Nasrul-Lahi-l-Fatih Society’s (NASFAT) Islamic Centre and the development of Fountain University, Osogbo.
Speaking in Abuja on Tuesday at the launch of NASFAT’s first-ever history book, the Sultan praised the organisation’s contributions to Islamic propagation, unity, and social development in Nigeria and beyond.
“I have been part and parcel of NASFAT for years, and I know its works in promoting Islam and fostering unity among Muslims. The Islamic Centre along the Lagos–Ibadan expressway is dear to my heart. I urge all well-meaning Nigerians, Muslims and non-Muslims to support its completion,” he said.
He stressed the importance of education in addressing societal problems, warning that ignorance fuels insecurity and unrest. “Our forefathers understood the value of education. Lack of it pushes people into wrongdoing, which Almighty Allah abhors,” he said, adding that peace cannot be achieved without justice.
The Sultan also emphasised the need to pray for leaders at all levels to govern with fairness, noting that “a nation can endure with unbelief, but it cannot endure with injustice.”
In his remarks, NASFAT President, Alhaji Ayodeji AbdulRauf, described the new publication as a gift to posterity, chronicling the society’s 38-year journey from a group of young Muslim professionals to a global faith-based organisation with over 360 locations worldwide.
He urged guests to donate generously to support NASFAT’s social impact projects, including the mosque project and Fountain University. “Your donation is not just for a book—it is sadaqah jariyah (continuous charity) with multiple rewards,” he said.
The event, attended by prominent Islamic scholars, NASFAT elders, and dignitaries, also honoured past leaders and members for their contributions to the society’s growth.
Sultan Urges Support for NASFAT’s Mosque, Education Projects
