Muslims are urged not to waste time on harmful content online, such as immoral videos, gossip, and other things that distract from worship.
The call was made at the Annual Pre-Ramadan Seminar jointly organised by seven Islamic organizations in Kwara State.
They include The Muslim Congress, Standard Bearers Islamic Organisation, Al Muminaat Organisation, Organisation of Thadhamunul Muslimeem, Al Khawaatul Muslimaat and The Achiever Ambassadors Islamic Foundation.
Delivering the keynote lecture, Associate Professor Hamza AbdulRaheem of Al-Hikmah University described Ramadan as a sacred period designed to instill discipline, patience and devotion in believers.
Ramadan is a sacred period of fasting for Muslims. It is a time when believers learn the true value of self discipline, patience and devotion.
Quoting Prophet Muhammad (SAW), AbdulRaheem added, Whoever fasts during the month of Ramadan with sincere faith and pure intention, seeking the pleasure of Allah, will have his sins forgiven.”
He stressed that Ramadan is meant to purify Muslims spiritually and bring them closer to Allah, noting that the rewards attached to fasting in the month are abundant.
The scholar, however, warned against the misuse of social media, especially during Ramadan.
The call encourages self-purification, helping others, and focusing on prayer and good actions during the holy month of ramadan.
