By Abdul-Mumin Abdul-Quadir
The King’s Court Muslim Community, Shasha, in Alimosho local government area of Lagos State has held the second edition of its annual Pre-Ramadan Lecture.
The event, held on Sunday, 23rd February 2025, was aimed at preparing the minds of Muslims on how to maximise the benefits of Ramadan.
It featured a lecture, medical checkups for attendees and health talk. The medical checkups included Body Mass Index, BMI, blood sugar test, blood pressure and a session with the doctor.
The Chairman, King’s Court Muslim Community, Alhaji Shamsideen Animashaun, said that the programme came into existence after the establishment of King’s Court Estate Muslim Community in December 2023.
“King’s Court Estate was built in 2007, and people started occupying it in 2010. However, Muslims in here were operating in silos until we felt the need to unite as enjoined by the Prophet (PBUH).
“We had our first meeting in December 2023, and since then, we’ve recorded significant progress. We had our first Pre-Ramadan Lecture last year. This is the second edition. We’ll also be having two Saturdays of iftar in Ramadan, visitation to Baytus-Sakeenah Orphanage Home, and our Eid Get-Together.”
Alhaji Animashaun added that there is a great benefit in the unity of Muslims.
The Guest Speaker, Shaykh Sa’eed Salman, stressed the importance of preparation for the holy month.
He said: “A Muslim who wants to fast in the holy month must understand the rudiments of fasting. Learn and ask questions ahead, on what you don’t understand, especially the basics of fasting. Many don’t even know that intention should come the night before you fast, especially when Ramadan is in question. Intention precedes fasting.
Shaykh Salman said part of the preparations for Ramadan is learning how to read the Qur’an, noting that “whoever witnesses Ramadan but can’t read the Qur’an will be missing out greatly. So, there’s a great need for every Muslim to be intellectually prepared for a life changing relationship with the Qur’an in the Holy month.”
He also stressed the importance of planning and time management.
“It is very important to plan your time in Ramadan. You could have great goals, but without time management, you may end up not reading the whole Qur’an throughout Ramadan.”
He explained the national importance of Ramadan saying: “If Muslims fast the way they should, it will bring about a positive change in their way of life, and by extension, it will affect the society and the nation at large.
Sharing medical tips, Dr Hassan Taiwo Oyeleye urged Muslims with health complications to consult their doctors ahead of Ramadan.
He said: “If you have any health challenge, go and see the doctor. Take your medication and make sure you’re in a good state of health. The tasks in Ramadan need you to be in good shape.”
Dr Oyeleye highlighted some tips for healthy living in Ramadan.
“Take a lot of water, eat fruits and vegetables daily, exercise and make sure you rest well.”
King’s Court Community Chairman, Alhaji Ibrahim Abu, disclosed that King’s Court is ready to welcome Ramadan.
“This is a wake-up call for everyone. It serves as a reminder for those who may have been laxed. We’ve been on the plan for months, and now it has come knocking on our door. Everyone had been alerted.”
He advised Muslims to fast cautiously and give without restraint in the month of Ramadan.
“My message to every Muslim within and outside King’s is: Let’s all observe Ramadan the way it should be observed that its impact might be felt in our lives.
“Moreover, we should share whatever we have with people around us, no matter how little. Ramadan is the time for us to show love and compassion to all and sundry. ”
