Ibile Muslim Community Zakat and Sadaqah Foundation inaugurates technical committee

The Ibile Muslim Community Zakat and Sadaqah Foundation has inaugurated her technical advisory and compliance committee.

The committee consists of Islamic scholars, academia and captains of industries, who have remarkable years of experience and are also vast in Islamic knowledge, according to a statement dated Saturday November 2, 2024 copy of which was sent to The DEFENDER.

The committee includes the likes of Professor Abd Razak Alaro (University of Ilorin), Dr Basheer Oshodi (Chief Executive, ArthurTrust), Prof Abdul Kabir Paramole (Lagos State University), Professor Luqman Zakariyah (University of Abuja), Professor Luqman Adedeji (University of Lagos), Mrs Sarwi Rahaman (Head, Public Sector Sales, Airtel Nigeria), Mrs Saidat Otiti (Founder Baytuzeenah Limited), Imam Maruf Okusanya (Senior Lecturer, Dar-ud-Dawah Islamic School) and Dr. Umar Oseni (Secretary General OICAC).

In his welcome address, Chairman of the Board of Trustees and Chief Imam of Lagos, Sheikh Sulaimon Abou-Nolla, charged the committee members to bring their wealth of knowledge to bear.

While reassuring the general public of the foundation’s commitment to implementing the aims and objectives of the foundation to the fullest, Sheikh Abou-Nolla seized the opportunity to thank the Oba of Lagos, His Royal Majesty Oba Rilwan Akiolu I, Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Deputy Governor, Dr Kadiri Obafemi Hamzat, Senator Tokunboh Abiru and other well meaning individuals whom have been supporting the foundation since inception

Secretary to the Foundation’s Board of Trustees, Engr Nasir Giwa, said the technical advisory and compliance committee was saddled with the responsibilities of supporting the operation and governance of the Ibile Muslim Community Zakat and Sadaqah Foundation amongst other terms of references.

The inauguration, which was conducted virtually on zoom, had in attendance Professor Muritala Aderemi Bidmos, who was also the keynote speaker for the occasion.

In his address, Professor Muritala highlighted the importance of the organization, stating how it came into existence at a time when zakat foundations had been saturated.

He lauded the efforts of individuals and organizations who take it upon themselves to be the ambassadors of the change we desire in the Muslim communities.

Throwing some questions to the audience, he asked “if zakat, sadaqah and waqf can be used to help out-of-school children, if the level of poverty has been alleviated among the Muslim Ummah, what method are used in the collection and distribution of zakat and most importantly, how many Muslims do we have in the banking and legal sector? These questions are meant to serve as guidelines for the technical committees.”

He further reiterated the goal of the Foundation, which is to serve Allah through diligent management of the 3 institutions i .e Zakat, Sadaqah and Waqf. Using the Qur’an as a reference point, Professor Bidmos said, “The rationale behind these 3 institutions is to

“- prevent undue concentration and stagnation of the wealth in a few hands (Q7v59)

“- make Muslims aware that their wealth is increasing and expanding by paying Zakat or giving Sadaqah and Waqf. ( Q30v39)

“- emphasize the fact that what is given to the recipients as listed in the Qur’an is
their right and not a favour. (Q51v 19)

“- recognize the fact that the wealth from which Zakat or Sadaqah is taken is Allah’s wealth simply put in the custody of the paying Muslim as a trust. (Q57v7)

“- to take cognizance of the potency of Zakat in promoting affection and brotherhood among Muslims. (Q48v29).”

In conclusion, he explained that Ibile Zakat and Sadaqah Foundation, has deemed it fit to seek assistance from highly esteemed brothers and sisters who have the competence and the right professional expertise in finance and zakat management.

Ibile Muslim community zakat and Sadaqah foundation is an Islamic organization created solely with the aim of aiding the needy and improving the social and economic empowerments within the Muslim community.

The organization carries out its duties following the teachings of the Qur’an and Sunnah, and it prides itself in the believe that all man is equal in the sight of Allah.

The epoch event was graced by the members of the BOT of the foundation amongst other Notable Muslims