Daaru Na’im Conference Brings World Islamic Leaders to Nigeria to Address Contemporary Challenges

Daaru Na’im Conference Brings World Islamic Leaders to Nigeria to Address Contemporary Challenges

Prominent Islamic scholars from Saudi Arabia, the United States of America, Malaysia, and several other countries have converged on Nigeria for a major international Islamic conference focused on promoting sound Islamic creed as a foundation for social stability, moral order, and peaceful coexistence.

The scholars are participating in the 17th International Conference of Daaru Na’im Academy for Shariah Sciences, holding in Lagos from January 1 to 4, 2026.

The high-profile gathering has attracted thousands of Muslim faithful, academics, traditional rulers, government officials, and religious leaders from Africa, Asia, Europe, and North America.

The opening session took place at the Daaru Na’im Eid Praying Ground, beside Alimosho General Hospital, Igando, Lagos, where over 20,000 participants were physically present, while thousands more joined virtually from different parts of the world.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, the Director-General and Chief Imam of Daaru Na’im, As-Shaykh Dr Imran AbdulMajeed Eleha, said the conference was convened to address contemporary challenges confronting Muslim societies, particularly issues relating to belief, values, and social cohesion.

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He explained that the four-day conference is themed “The Jurisprudence of the Sound Creed (Fiqh al-‘Aqīdah) and Contemporary Challenges”, and is aimed at reaffirming the central role of correct Islamic belief in shaping responsible individuals and building stable societies.

According to Dr Eleha, many of the social, moral, and ideological crises facing Muslim communities today stem from deviations from authentic Islamic creed, a problem further compounded by the activities of esoteric and deviant groups that falsely claim Islamic affiliation.

“These challenges require a united scholarly response grounded in authentic Islamic teachings, guided by knowledge, wisdom, and moderation,” he said.

The conference features scholars and dignitaries from Saudi Arabia, the United States, Malaysia, Benin Republic, Ivory Coast, Algeria, The Gambia, Togo, and other countries. Among the participants are representatives of the Saudi Ministry of Islamic Affairs, scholars from leading Islamic institutions in North America and Asia, as well as officials of Islamic councils and universities across Africa.

The opening ceremony was conducted in Arabic, English, French, Hausa, and Yoruba, underscoring the international and multicultural character of the event.

Two special lectures were delivered in Yoruba by Professor Abdur-Razaq AbdulMajeed Alaro, a Professor of Islamic Law and member of the Financial Regulation Advisory Council of Experts at the Central Bank of Nigeria, and Dr Muneerud-Deen Salahud-Deen Ariyady of the Lagos State University of Education.

Speaking on behalf of the Supreme Council for Shariah in Nigeria, Abubakar Sadiq Muhammad described the conference as timely and impactful, noting that it reinforces the core Islamic principle of Tawhid—the oneness of Allah—as the foundation of all religious practice.

The event also attracted royal fathers, senior judges of Shariah courts, respected scholars, and community leaders, who offered prayers and goodwill messages for peace, unity, and national progress in Nigeria.

Daaru Na’im Conference Brings World Islamic Leaders to Nigeria to Address Contemporary Challenges