TMC reaffirms commitment to spiritual growth, says education central in Islam

THE Muslim Congress (TMC), Oyo State chapter, has reaffirmed its commitment to educational development and spiritual growth with the successful organisation of its 2026 Qur’an Competition and Spelling Bee for secondary school students across the state.

The Qur’an competition was held on July 4, at As-Sabaq Central Mosque, Bodija, Ibadan, while the Spelling Bee took place on July 18, at the Ibadan North East Local Government Secretariat, Iwo Road, Ibadan.

Addressing participants at the Spelling Bee, the Oyo State Coordinator (Waali) of The Muslim Congress, Ustadh Idris Muhammad, said the organisation was founded to provide an Islamic platform for education, reformation and collaboration, with the ultimate goal of repositioning the Muslim Ummah.

He said education occupies a central place in Islam and remains one of the core values of the organisation.

“The Muslim Congress was founded to create an Islamic forum for education, reformation and collaboration thereby repositioning the Islamic Ummah. We hold education in the highest esteem because it is one of the fundamental teachings of Islam,” he said.

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In the Qur’an competition, Abdul Mannan Tawheed emerged winner in the Five Juz category, while Affan Hassan and Abdur Roheem Qosim came second and third, respectively.

In the 10 Juz category, Abideen Abdul Mannan clinched the top prize, followed by Iyiola Nadheef in second place and Hamdan Dhu-Nurayn in third.

At the Spelling Bee, Sirajudeen Abdurrahman emerged overall winner, Adeleke Sururoh finished as first runner-up, Kharashi Habeebullah was second runner-up, while Olanrewaju Semiah came third.

Chairman of the Spelling Bee Committee, Mallam Abdulhameed Abdurraheem, appreciated corporate organisations and individuals whose financial and moral support contributed to the success of the competitions.

Abdurraheem, called on more corporate organisations, philanthropists and well-meaning individuals to support educational competitions, describing such initiatives as strategic investments in future leaders.

The winners of both competitions are to receive their prizes on October 4, 2026, during the organisation’s Annual Special Lecture at the International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan.

The event is expected to attract prominent personalities from across Oyo State as part of activities marking Nigeria’s Independence anniversary.

Meanwhile, the state chapter of TMC has held its maiden Patron Investiture Ceremony at OTM Central Mosque, Adogba, Iwo Road, Ibadan.

Speaking at the ceremony held on July 19, Ustadh Idris Muhammad urged the newly inaugurated patrons to strengthen their relationship with the organisation to enable it to realise its mission and vision more effectively.

He said the investiture was aimed at fostering stronger collaboration among the leadership, members and patrons, expressing optimism that it would enhance communication and deepen partnerships.

Also speaking, the chairman of Oluyole Local Government, Hon. Hakeem Olatunji, expressed confidence in the leadership of The Muslim Congress, describing it as transparent and trustworthy.

He urged individuals and organisations to support the group’s activities in the interest of community development.

Dignitaries at the investiture included Alhaji Mudasiru Atanda Bada, Prof. Abdullateef Bakre of the Olabisi Onabanjo University, Dr. Zaynul Abideen Abdul Ganiy and other notable personalities.