The Women’s Affairs Secretary of the Owutu branch of Nasrul-Lahi-L-Fatih Society (NASFAT) and Coordinator for the Lagos Zone One Hajj and Umrah, Alhaja Modinat Ishola, led the Women’s Week Annual Anniversary Owutu Branch Rally Walk for Fitness.
The rally, held on Sunday November 12, 2023, was organised as part of the programmes to commence the National Women’s Management Affairs 24th Annual Week Anniversary.
As members rendezvoused at the rehabilitation center along Ishawo Road in Ikorodu, the rally for fitness began at about 8:30 am and ended at the Owutu branch of the society.
The well-coordinated event comprised youth, adults, and the aged who sang praise songs as they moved orderly to their destination.
Speaking at the rally, Alhaja Ishola appreciated Almighty Allah for His grace and good health to participate in the event.
She also thanked all the members for taking time out of their tight schedules to participate.
The Women’s Affairs Secretary stated that the annual event is celebrated globally, emphasizing that NASFAT branches all over the world are celebrating the Women’s Week.
Emphasizing the benefits of the rally for fitness, Ishola said, “Health is wealth,” stressing that “it improves the health of the members.”
She added,” The health of members is a fundamental thing that we prioritize. Apart from the numerous health programs we organize and referrals where necessary, we also encourage endurance walks similar to what we have organized today.”
Speaking about NASFAT, Ishola maintained that every member is appreciative of what Allah has done for them.”
NASFAT is a nation. NASFAT is a board; it is a pillar and family. It is a society where all personal challenges are solved,” she said.
She added, “Every one of us always thanks Allah for being a member of this society because of what we all benefit as members.”
At NASFAT, we cater to the needy. We organize empowerment programs for members, especially the youth. We are a happy family.”
She concluded, “I want to specifically appreciate the following women leaders for their moral and financial support: Mama Arogundade, Mama Oladoja, Mama Agbalajobi, Mama Mumini Samiat, my mentor and Current NWAS, Alhaja Kupolati Aduke Suwebat for their efforts and good leadership. Of course, I will appreciate our amiable current national woman leader and National President of Nasfat, Mr Niyi Mumeen Yusuf, VP 1, VP 2, Nasfat National Chief Missioner, Baba Sheikh Marufudeen Onike, and Zonal Chairman, Alhaji Alabi Mustapha Lagos Zone 1. pray Allah continues to guide them.”
Lecture: Sustaining Happiness in Marriage: An Islamic Perspective
As part of today’s event, a lecture was organized to educate members on how to sustain happiness in marriage, using Islamic perspectives.
Speaking on the topic, Lateefat Alagbe maintained that to sustain happiness in marriage, both the man and the woman must be versed in the arcana and intricacies of marital matters.She stated that first and foremost, every member of NASFAT must be thankful to Allah for making them Muslim.
According to her, Allah has provided solutions, in the Holy Quran, to all marital crises with lots of references to His messengers and people in the past.
She added that Islam takes care of everything about life.
Alagbe began by enjoining the women to remain submissive to their husbands.”Once there is no happy home, it will be difficult to practice Islam. To sustain a happy home, I will implore the women to remain submissive to their husbands. Allah detests women who disobey and disrespect their husbands,” Alagbe said.
“Many Muslims, irrespective of their position, even the so-called leaders, battle some marital crises. We are all hiding under the pretense of a happy home,” she added.
She continued, “Allah has created males and females to be useful to each other. We are the best of Allah’s creatures. To live amicably as couples, we need the comprehensive understanding of Islam.
“We must understand that marriage is a matter of interest. The first main thing that sustains happiness in marriage is faith.”
She stated further, “Couples must be faithful to each other. It takes faith to be conscious of the day of accountability.”
Other things that can sustain happiness in marriage, according to Alagbe, are effective communication, gratitude, trust, motivation, self-assessment, and the ultimate, spiritual fortification.On a final note, she advised the women to humble themselves.
Cultural Presentation
Pupils of NASFAT Nursery and Primary School entertained the congregation with a cultural dance.
Presentation of Awards
Some members were presented awards in appreciation of their enormous contribution and meritorious services to the growth and development of the society.
Some prominent personalities at the event were
- NASFAT Owutu Branch Women Ambassador, Alhaja Ishola Modinat Iyabo who is also the Branch Women’s Affairs Secretary, Iya Adeeni AL Azeeziyyah Islamic Society and Coordinator Nasfat Umrah and Hajj Lagos Zone One
- Jimoh Bilikis Alao former Amirah Owutu Branch
- Alhaji Ojuolape Moshood Honorable Chairman Nasfat Owutu Branch
- Alhaja Alausa Kudirat Oluwatoyin A. Past Women Affairs Secretary Owutu Branch
- Alhaji Rufai AbdulRahman Council of Elders
- Sister Jimoh Bilikis Alao past Amirah Owutu Branch
- Sheikh Abdul Akeem Quadir Owutu Branch Missioner
- Alhaja Rufai Fatimah Folashade Women Committee Coordinator
- Alhaja Lawal A. past Women Leader Nasfat Epe Branch
- Alhaji Abdul Rasak Jalala Islamic voice Organization modiu rally walk for Fitness
- Alhaja Titi Giwa Oluwatumininu Secretary to National Women’s Affairs Secretary from HQ.
- Alhaja Kazeem Morufat Bukola (NDLEA) Owutu Branch Finance Committee & Women Committee P.A.
- Noah Dauda Adekunle Former Owutu Branch Youth Secretary and Zone1 Youth Wing Secretary.
The highlight of the event was the presentation of awards.
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