Muslim students asked to change negative attitudes

Kumasi (Ashanti), 2nd July 99 -

Alhaji Muhammad Braima Youseph, General Secretary of Al-Haq Society, a Muslim organisation in Kumasi, has asked Muslim students to fear God and to refrain from acts that militate against progress.

He said they should stand by their faith and contribute their quota towards the development of the Islamic religion.

Alhaji Youseph was speaking at the delegates' conference of the Ashanti regional branch of the Ghana Muslim Students Association in Kumasi.

The conference is on the theme "Co-operation-Management leads to effective management".

He called on them to organise and to work hard to uplift themselves, their families and the Muslim community to enhance peace and progress.

Sheikh Muhammed Ahmed Nazir, a Muslim Scholar, advised the delegates to continue to acquire knowledge for the development of society.

He asked them to take good care of their parents and to map out strategies to promote nation building and to ensure peace and unity.

Mr Umar Farouk, National President of the Association, called for co-operation, understanding and commitment from members for the growth and development of the Muslim religion and the country.