By: Aisha Mohammed
Muslim Media Practitioners in Nigeria have been charged to uphold the principles of Islam in line with the ethics of their profession to promote peaceful coexistence in the country.
The call was made by guest lecturers at the maiden inaugural outing of the Muslim Media Practitioners of Nigeria, MMPN, in Adamawa State.
Dr. Bashir Imam Aliyu, who delivered a lecture under the theme Illuminating the Path: Islam, Media, and the New Digital Age, said information is power, adding that Islam has an identity and cautioned media practitioners not to adulterate the image of the religion.
On his part, Dr. Malami Garba said countering Islamophobia requires a strategic media approach and charged media practitioners to perceiver and have faith in the teachings of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, Peace Be Upon Him, in order to propagate Islam by carrying their identity without fear.
The third lecturer, Dr. Salihi Ateequ, who delivered a lecture on Social Media, Islam, and Society: Opportunities, Challenges, and Ethics, said the theme for the Ramadan lecture, Illuminating the Path: Islam, Ramadan, Media, and the Digital Age, is apt and in line with the challenging times of the digital age.
Expressing concern over the fact that social media has numerous advantages that society can hardly live comfortably without, Ateequ urged media practitioners to practice their profession in line with its ethics.
In a remark, the Chairman of the Muslim Council of Nigeria, Adamawa State Chapter, Malam Gambo Jika, said that in this era of rapid technological advancements and evolving media landscapes, it has become imperative for Muslim media practitioners to come together and explore ways to effectively communicate the message of Islam, counter misinformation, and promote a positive narrative.
