By Bilkis Abdulraheem Lawal
The Nasrul-Lahi-L-Fatih Society of Nigeria (NASFAT) has reiterated the importance of empowering women, describing them as the bedrock of homes and key pillars of societal development.
The National Women Affairs Secretary of NASFAT, Alhaja Ganiyat Ọmọwumi Babalọla, stated this during the organisation’s Trade Fair, held in Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos, as part of activities marking the 26th NASFAT Women’s Week.
Alhaja Babalọla emphasised that while the Qur’an recognises men as heads of the family, it does not imply that women should remain idle. She encouraged women to engage in productive ventures and contribute meaningfully to family welfare and national growth.
Group of Sellers During NASFAT’s Trade Fair
“Men are the heads of the family as stated in the Qur’an, but that does not mean women should sit down doing nothing,” she said.
She further urged parents, especially mothers, to instil sound morals, religious values, and western education in their children as part of efforts to curb the rising menace of youth misbehaviour in society.
“Parents must play their part in the upbringing of their children rather than leaving everything to schoolteachers,” she added.
Chairperson of NASFAT’s National Women’s Planning Committee, Hajia Nuratullahi Jolaoso, explained that the Women’s Week is an annual event celebrated globally by NASFAT members to give thanks to Allah and promote unity among Muslim women.
She noted that this year’s activities include a trade fair, visitation to orphanage homes, health talk/walk, free checkup & treatment, a mosque-cleaning exercise, empowerment graduations, and a fundraising drive to build a Women Development Centre worth ₦500 million.
Similarly, the Chairperson of the Trade Fair Committee, Hajia Rasheedat Kareem, said the fair was introduced to provide women with a platform to showcase their products and services at affordable prices.
“We encourage vendors to sell at reasonable prices. Islam teaches us to fear Allah and trade justly, because integrity brings lasting blessings,” she said.
Kareem added that NASFAT’s empowerment initiatives extend beyond the fair to include skills training, business support, small funding schemes, and religious education for widows and elderly women.
She stressed that these programmes are aimed at helping women gain financial independence while maintaining moral and spiritual values.
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