A program that was initially created to teach Muslim children about the tenets of Islam, has attracted many non-Muslim kids.
Sheikh uses entertainment to spread Islam
The population of Muslims in the country is said to be up to 20% of the total population, which the World Bank puts at 22 million.
Cameroon Flag.
ADVERTISEMENT
The creative program, adopts songs and dance, to teach children about Islam.
According to Sheikh Mfouapon Al-Hassan, a teacher at the Rahma Complex, “Children must know what Islam is all about.”
Adding that “the complex organises recreational activities to attract people to Islam.”
ADVERTISEMENT
The centre encourages children to fast till 3pm.
When asked why, Al-Hassan said “Our teachers try to highlight the benefits of fasting, especially Allah's forgiveness.”
Adding that the Ramadan fast is one of the pillars of Islam.
The Republic of Cameroon is often referred to as "Africa in miniature" because of its geological and cultural diversity.
The population of Muslims in the country is said to be up to 20% of the total population, which the World Bank puts at 22 million.
ADVERTISEMENT
Watch this wonderful video of a child reciting the Quran.
JOIN OUR PULSE COMMUNITY!
ADVERTISEMENT
Eyewitness? Submit your stories now via social or:
Email: eyewitness@pulse.ng
Recommended articles
You should avoid boat rides for these 5 reasons
How to save a life by doing CPR during an emergency
Avoid these 3 common mistakes when cooking fried rice
Okin biscuits and 9 other snacks millennials loved as children
3 reasons most airplanes are painted white
How 1 woman became first lady of 2 different countries — she married 2 presidents
How parents, teachers can recognise when a child is being bullied
It's illegal to publicly celebrate your birthday in this country
Here are Dagrin's 10 best rap verses on the 14th anniversary of his death
ADVERTISEMENT