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Qur’an Memorizers Receive Goni Titles In Kano

Written by Abubakar Hamza

Muslims have been advised, to inculcate the teachings of Islam and use the glorious Qur’an as guide and solution to problems bedevilling the society.

The Chief Imam of ‘Yan Lilo Mosque Tudun Wada Kaduna, Dr. Muhammad Khamis Alhafiz made the call during his conferment as Goni, held in school of Arabic studies Kano.

Dr. Muhammad, who doubles as judge, National Quran Memorization Competition was Honoured along other 100 Hafiz across the Country, by Makra’atu Daril Qur’anil Kareem with Goni title and Ijaza.

According to him, the Goni title which is one of the highest ranks attained by Memorizers of the Holy Quran, would further Motivate them to discharge their responsibilities accordingly.

The Imam noted that, to be conferred with such honour, was a great Privelage which requires commitment and dedication.

Dr. Muhammad charged muslims to rededicate themselves to the memorization of the Holy Qur’an as it is a cure to all societal vices.

He Prayed for Peace and Stability in the Country and charged Nigerians to live in Peace and Harmony irrespective of religyand ethnic differences.

Also speaking, convener of the program, Algoni Muhammad Kabiru Yaqub explained that, having the memorizers of the glorious Qur’an is a blessing from Allah (SWT).

He described them, as the light of the societies and charged parents and guardians to inculcate good moral upbringing among their children and support them to memorize the Quran for the benefit of the nation.

Radio Nigeria reports that,the event witnessed large turn out of Qur’an memorizers, Islamic scholars,top government functionaries and the public.

COV/KHADIJAH ALIYU