By Nephtali Kalumbi

Mangochi, May 25, Mana: Director of Islamic Research Care and Support (IRCS). Osman Mwale has urged Muslim women in Mangochi district to continue visiting Madrassah in order to increase their understanding on Islamic faith.

He made the call on Friday at Boli Masjid ground in Malindi when he attended Madrassah showcasing talent which women showcased such as recitation of Qur'an, poetry and drama pertaining to Islamic under back to Madrassah initiative supported by IRCS.

Mwale said IRCS has keen interest to support Muslim women across the country to familiar with Qur'an and have full knowledge of Islamic faith, with an intention to serve Allah.

"We are aware that there is a gap in some areas where some women were not able to read and write in Arabic language but today I am glad to witness that back to Madrassah initiative is a fundamental step towards achieving our objectives"

"We are able to appreciate that Muslim women are now able to recite Qur'an properly and understand the Islamic phenomenon hence this is a great achievement," he said.

Mwale urged Muslim women to love, pray each other and country as well as to support needy people regardless of their culture and religions.

"As Muslims, we are well known with supporting needy people so let us keep it up since the scriptures teach us that blessed is a hand that give,” he added.

 A 75-year-old woman from Boli Masjid who benefited from the initiative, Sainati Asamu expressed gratitude and applauded IRCS for the gesture, saying back to Madrassah initiative was a profound change to her spiritual life because now she is able to read and understand the Quran.

"For the past years I was blank regarding issues of Qur'an because I was not able to read or write but today with the coming of IRCS I am sorted out.

"I appeal all Muslim women to support this initiative by attending Madrassah sessions,” she said.