Nasrul-Lahi-L-Fatih Society of Nigeria (NASFAT), Kaduna branch, has called on Muslims to avoid redundancy and be more committed, saying that most of the crimes in society are due to redundancy.

Speaking shortly after his paper presentation at the annual Ramadan Lecture, organised by NASFAT on Sunday, Muhammad Mujahid of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, said, “Without making an effort, God cannot assist anyone.”

Mr Mujahid added, “If Muslims understand this concept, the society will change for good.”

He urged Muslims to connect with their creator, noting that Tawakkul goes in every direction of life while redundancy never works with Tawakkul.

“Tawakkul checkmates redundancy in Muslims. By their misconceptions, you need to make an effort before you get assistance from God,” he warned.

According to him, the concept of Tawakkul is a process of action accompanied by self-desire and calmness of mind while having tranquillity and assertive belief in Allah.

He also mentioned that Muslims must understand that anything God resolved is certain, and what he denies is unattainable.

NASFAT chief imam, Maroof Raji, called all Muslim ummah to pray for Nigeria.

He encouraged Muslims to use the Ramadan period to rededicate themselves to Islam, give more to charity and engage in supplications seeking God’s forgiveness.

NASFAT’s Kaduna chairman, Abdulganiu Ajawo, also urged Muslims to strive to help the less privileged, especially during Ramadan.

Kudirat Akande, NASFAT’s Women Affairs Secretary, called on women to be God-fearing.

“As men are finding it difficult to take care of their families due to the harsh economic situation, women should be the backbone of the family setting by rendering support to their husbands while giving their children a good upbringing to integrate well into society,” said Ms Akande.

(NAN)