The MMPN visited Chief Imam Alhaji Abdulfatah Enabulele to enhance collaboration for accurate reporting on Islamic matters and to address misinformation. The discussions emphasized the importance of the Ramadan season, community support, and strategic partnerships with Islamic stakeholders. Both parties committed to promoting a better understanding of Islam and encouraging positive Muslim community engagements.
The Muslim Media Practitioners of Nigeria (MMPN), specifically its chapter in Edo State, recently engaged in a visit to Alhaji Abdulfatah Enabulele, the Chief Imam of the Benin Central Mosque. This meeting aimed to foster collaboration that ensures accurate and balanced reporting on Islamic topics, addressing prevalent misinformation about Islam, and promoting a positive portrayal of the Benin Muslim community.
During the meeting, Chief Imam Enabulele acknowledged the vital contribution of Muslim media practitioners, emphasizing the necessity of a partnership between the MMPN and his office. He stated, “I agree with you that we need to work together. Your coming at this period is timely. This collaboration is very strategic because the media is very key in whatever we do.” Enabulele also mentioned the importance of involving various Islamic stakeholders in these collaborative endeavors to maximize their impact.
The discussions also highlighted the significance of the ongoing Ramadan season. Imam Enabulele called upon the Muslim community to reflect during this period and extend kindness to the less fortunate. He stressed that this holy month should be utilized for prayer and the performance of good deeds, thereby strengthening community support.
Mallam Abdullah Abdulkadir, the Acting President of MMPN, noted that their organization has been established since 1997 and has aspirations to align closely with the Chief Imam’s office. He articulated the objectives of the association, which include tackling misinformation regarding Islam and elevating the contributions of Muslim leaders towards societal development. Abdulkadir remarked, “In line with the aims and objectives as contained in the constitution of the association, our visit aims to explore areas of collaboration with your office for impactful progress and development of Islam in the State.”
Both the MMPN and the Chief Imam’s office exhibited a mutual commitment to enhancing understanding of Islam and bolstering positive community engagement, particularly throughout Ramadan and beyond.
The collaborative efforts established during this meeting aim to build stronger relationships and ensure Islam and the Muslim community in Benin are accurately represented in the media. This initiative is seen as crucial not only for the accuracy of Islamic reporting but also for fostering community harmony and outreach.
The meeting between the MMPN and Chief Imam Abdulfatah Enabulele represents a significant step toward improving the representation of Islam in the media. It underscores a strategic collaboration aimed at countering misinformation and promoting the positive contributions of Muslims in Edo State, especially during the holy month of Ramadan.
Original Source: nigerianobservernews.com
