ADS@90 Do you know 1- That 42 young men came together on the 21st of December 1923 to form Ansar-Ud-Deen Society at Alakoro Lagos Island 2- That the Society was formed to meet the yearnings of young muslims who could not get admission into christian missionary schools? 3- That the Society was one of the early missions that established schools in Nigeria? 4- That the Society is the foremost organization that established both primary and secondary schools across Nigeria and west Africa? 5- That the Society started sports competition among mission schools both Christians and Muslims in 1930s to foster religious harmony and tolerance? 6- That the Society was a major contributor to the planning and devt. Of the educational curriculum for the western region pre- independence which was later adopted as the National Education Policy after independence? 7- That the Society established teachers training institute and vocational centres around the Country? 8- That the Society while propagating Islam, toured the Country on bicycles and later vespa bikes led by the late Sheikh Imam MK Ekemode? 9- That the Societys slogan isHold fast unto the cord of Allah and be not disunitedand its official colour and dress attire is white and green, signifying its believe in the Nigerian project 10- That the Society will be 90 years old on the 21st of December 2013? For more on our daily 10 countdowns to the anniversary, pls like, follow and comment on our activities. Yussuf Kelani- National Publicity Secretary. Ansar-Ud-Deen Youth
Posted on: Tue, 12 Nov 2013 12:26:10 +0000
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