THE convener of the Nasrul-Lahi-l-Fatih Society (NASFAT), Swansea branch, Wales in the United Kingdom, Mr Abdulfatai Omotunde, has called on Muslims in the UK to rededicate themselves to God rather than prioritising economic gains.
Omotunde, a former amir of NASFAT, Alagbole branch and coordinator of Magboro Group, both in Lagos, made the call during the inauguration of the asalatu prayer meeting of the branch which took place at 41, Balaclava Street, Swansea, Wales.
He recalled that for about two years, he thought about how to ensure the presence of NASFAT within Wales, adding that it was, therefore, a thing of joy to initiate the asalatul prayer to mark the new Islamic year 1446 AH and “to encourage Muslim brothers and sisters in the United Kingdom to reconnect to Almighty God as the solution to all our worries.”
He noted that it was easy to disconnect with God due to the “environment we find ourselves in the United Kingdom, but reactivating our commitment to Almighty God will be our greatest benefit rather than prioritising economic gains in the UK.”
Omotunde lamented that many Muslims in the UK had lost their children to environmental influence within a short period of their stay while some children are turning against their parents due to social influences.
He said the primary mission of the NASFAT asalatu prayer in Wales is to “prevent our children from losing focus on Islam as the foundation of the journey of life and not to lose their traditional and cultural values which we cherish so much.”
Omotunde urged the Muslim faithful in Wales to come together and make the branch grow for the benefit of all, Islam and the future of their children.
He stated that the asalatu prayer meeting had come to stay in Swansea and would be taking place every Sunday.
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