The Chief Imam of the University of Ibadan, Prof. Abdur-Rahman Oloyede, has said it is against the principles of Islam to deride other religions or their practitioners in the name of inviting people to the worship of God.

Oloyede made the declaration in Ibadan, Oyo State, at the inauguration of the new national executives of Yusrullah Association of Nigeria, popularly known as Asalatu Irorun Oluwa, and the launch of the group’s prayer manual.

At the event, Alhaji Adekunle Adeniran was sworn in as the president of the prayer group. Others are Dr Taleat Tella, (1st Vice President); Yesiru Sansaliu, (2nd Vice President); Alhaji Taofeek Oduola, (General Secretary); Sikiru Amoo, (Assistant General Secretary), and Alhaja Zeenat Yusuff (Financial Secretary).

Oloyede, in a lecture titled, ‘Da’wah: a duty for all,’describd Islam as a beautiful religion that spreads messages of peace, justice and fairness.

He explained that although da’wah “means to invite non-Muslims to the worship of Allah, the concept of da’wah also involves actively encouraging fellow Muslims to be pious in all aspects of their lives.”

The ceremony was attended by dignitaries, including the Aare Musulumi of Yorubaland, Alhaji Dawud Akinola, who is the grand patron of the association.

In a remark, Adeniran urged all members of the association to support the new executive council in its pursuit of greater achievements for the association

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