There has been growing controversy over the decision by some northern state governments to close schools for five weeks during the Ramadan fasting period.
The move, which affects states such as Bauchi, Katsina, Kano, and Kebbi, has sparked widespread criticism, with many questioning its impact on education in a region already struggling with high levels of illiteracy.
Among those opposing the decision is the National Chief Imam of Al-Habibiyyah Islamic Society, Imam Fuad Adeyemi.
Speaking in an interview on Channels Television from 31:15, Adeyemi expressed his disapproval of the school closures in Bauchi, Katsina, Kano, and Kebbi states. According to him, Ramadan is a period of devotion, hard work, and discipline, not a time for inactivity.
He argued that Muslims have historically engaged in significant activities, including battles, during Ramadan, emphasizing that fasting should not be an excuse for suspending education.
Citing historical examples, the cleric recounted how early Muslims fought and won battles during Ramadan despite being outnumbered and under-equipped. He insisted that the essence of the fasting period is to encourage focus and self-discipline rather than to promote a break from learning.
In his words; “So, this idea of closing schools, to me, I’m not part of it, I don’t believe in it, it doesn’t speak well of Islam. This is the first time I see there’s a holiday in Ramadan for Allah’s sake. For what purpose? You need to work. Even on a Friday, Islam does not ask you to lock your shops; it says go and work and when it’s time for prayers, lock your shops and when you finish praying, go back to your shops. Islam is a religion that has rules, you can’t just come one day and introduce a new system.”
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