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Women journalists have been advised to ensure balancing their professional roles in the society, in accordance with the tenets of Islam.
A Professor of Mass Communication, Hajia Saudat Abdulbaki gave the advice in a lecture at the maiden Ramadan lecture and symposium organized by the National Association of Women Journalists, NAWOJ in Ilorin.
In the lecture titled “The Future of Women in Journalism: How Ramadan Can Be a Time for Reflection and Growth,” Professor Abdulbaki said women journalists should seek knowledge and spread the virtues of Islam.
She stressed the need for Muslim women to prove their worth and disprove stereotypes against them.
Professor Abdulbaki stated that Muslim women journalists have a responsibility to make peace thrive in the society by being an epitome of the muslimah described in the hadith and Holy Qur’an.
The Professor of Mass Communication urged the NAWOJIANs not to compromise on their faith for any worldly affairs and make integrity and justice their watchword.
Similarly, women have been advised to earn maximum rewards during the Ramadan period by engaging in good deeds and shun vices such as backbiting.
A guest lecturer at an event organised by NAWOJ, in Ilorin, Hajia Khadijat Olayiwola Abdulsalam gave the advice in a lecture on the ”Roles of Muslim women During Ramadan.”
Hajia Abdulsalam explained that engaging in gossip, especially during the holy month, reduces the scale of good deeds.
She enjoined Muslim women to engage in supplications and praises of Allah to earn rewards as well as protect themselves from the wrath of Allah.
The guest lecturer also urged women to spend out of their wealth for the less privileged during and after Ramadan.
In a goodwill message, first Lady of Kwara State, Ambassador Olufolake Abdulrazaq represented by the Commissioner for Environment, Hajia Nafisat Musa-Buge, enjoined Muslim women journalists to change the bad narrative of some people about Islam through their reportage.
In a remark, Chairman of the National League of Veteran Journalists NALVEJ, Alhaji Tunde Akanbi, emphasized the need for NAWOJ to lead awareness campaign on the rising divorce rate in the society and called on couples to embrace tolerance.
The symposium provided an opportunity for the media professionals to reflect on their roles and reaffirm their commitment to ethical journalism rooted in Islamic principles.
Writing: Muinat Usman
Editing: Rasheedat Iliyas
