Abuja, Nigeria
March 17, 2005

We, Imams, Islamic religious leaders, scholars, youth, women and members of African Islamic Faith-based Organizations, met at the First Conference of the Network of African Islamic Faith-based Organizations, in Abuja, from 14 to 17 March 2005. The theme of the conference was Islam and family well-being. It offered us an opportunity to exchange views and experiences on the role of Islam in population and development issues. The objective was to gain greater knowledge and understanding of Islamic views on issues related to reproductive health, maternal health, women, population and development, in order to contribute more meaningfully to the well-being of our people and communities. (more…)

Abuja, Nigeria
March 14-18, 2005

In the Name of Allah the Beneficent the Merciful. May the Peace and Blessings of Allah be Upon His Noblest Servant and Messenger

Opening Address by Shaykh Hassan Cisse UNFPA Regional Conference of Islamic Faith-Based Organizations

Praise be to God from Who’s Ability and Consent every praiseworthy task seeks light and has its completion; Who says: {O mankind! Fear your Guardian Lord, Who created you from a single person, created, out of it, his mate, and from them twain scattered (like seeds) countless men and women; Fear God, through Whom ye demand your mutual (rights), And be heedful of the wombs (That bore you): for God ever watches over you.} 4:1 (more…)