AbdulRazzaq Ibrahim Salman

Mallam AbdulRazzaq Ibrahim Salman is a Nigerian Muslim leader and activist from Ilorin, Kwara, best known as the President of Abibakr As-Sidiq Philanthropic Home.[1][2][3] Salman was born and raised in Ilorin, Kwara. In 1998 he founded Abibakr As-Sidiq Philanthropic Home, a non-governmental organization in Kwara State, Nigeria.[4][5] He is serving as the executive director of the World Muslim Congress, Nigerian Office.[6][7] He is a member of the International Union of Muslim Scholars[8]

AbdulRazzaq Ibrahim Salman
Born
Ilorin, Nigeria
Other namesSholagberu
OccupationIslamic Scholar

Charitable works

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Mallam AbdulRazzaq Ibrahim Salman has carried out charitable activities in different regards. He founded Abibakr As-Sidiq Philanthropic Home, an Islamic Charitable organization in Nigeria that helps the poor people in the community.[9] He created AbdulRazzaq Education Trust Fund, that provides cash supports to students in the Ilorin Emirate.[10] Through his organisation Abibakr As-Sidiq Philanthropic Home, he has partnered with organisations such as King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center to provide aids to Nigerians.[11]

In 2004 he urged affluent Nigerians to financially support tertiary education for underprivileged students. To lead the initiative he presented a 5 million Naira scholarship to indigent students in Ilorin, Kwara State, emphasizing the crucial role of wealthier citizens in fostering education growth and development.[12]

Activism

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In 2019 Abdulrazzaq condemned the drone attacks on Saudi Arabia's oil facilities as an act of terrorism. As an Islamic cleric, he states that the actions lack moral justification, deviating from the teachings of the holy Qur'an and the Sunnah.[13] Abdulrazzaq called on the global community to support Saudi Arabia, emphasizing the potential humanitarian crisis resulting from attacks on civilians and economic facilities. He urges Muslims worldwide to pray for Saudi Arabia, emphasizing its pivotal role in fulfilling Islamic rights and obligations.[14]

Abdulrazzaq has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to lead regional diplomatic efforts for the return of annexed lands to Palestine amid the Gaza conflict. He condemns the Zionist-led Israeli government's annexation, emphasizing its impact on Muslims, Christians, and Jews.[15] Salman calls for justice based on Islamic principles of compassion and unity, highlighting the dire humanitarian crisis in Palestine. He appeals for global leaders, including the Nigerian government and ECOWAS nations, to stand against the oppressive regime. Salman seeks interfaith unity, urging recognition of Palestine as an independent nation, emphasizing diplomatic solutions and collective responsibility for a just resolution.[16]

References

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  1. ^ "Saudi Ambassador: World Muslim Congress commiserate with Saudi". Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics. 7 February 2020.
  2. ^ "Muslim cleric condemns attacks on Saudi". Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics. 23 September 2019.
  3. ^ NG, iWitness. "ASPH President Urges Muslims To Pray For Global Peace During Ramadan".
  4. ^ "Nigerians Urged to Support Education". allafrica.com.
  5. ^ "Abibakr As-Sidiq Philanthropic Home | Who We Are". Abibakr Home.
  6. ^ "Cleric condemns attacks on Saudi oil facilities – Blueprint Newspapers Limited". Blueprint Newspaper.
  7. ^ Ahmad, Romoke W. (26 September 2019). "Cleric condemns attacks on Saudi oil facilities". Daily Trust.
  8. ^ "War on Gaza: Muslim Scholars Union seeks Tinubu's intervention - Daily Trust". 14 December 2023.
  9. ^ "Abibakr As-Sidiq Philanthropic Home | Who We Are".
  10. ^ "Reference at allafrica.com".
  11. ^ https://tribuneonlineng.com/ramadan-saudi-humanitarian-organisation-asph-collaborate-to-feed-12600-nigerians/
  12. ^ https://allafrica.com/stories/200408161595.html
  13. ^ "Cleric condemns attacks on Saudi oil facilities". 22 September 2019.
  14. ^ https://thenationonlineng.net/muslim-cleric-condemns-attacks-on-saudi/
  15. ^ https://trustradio.com.ng/en/war-on-gaza-muslim-scholars-union-seeks-tinubus-intervention
  16. ^ "Harmony over strife: Uniting faiths for justice in the Israel/Palestine quest - Daily Trust". 12 December 2023.