Charitable group donates to Muslims in Accra

Accra, Sept. 10, GNA - Passion for Needy, a charitable organisation, set up by Prophet T.B Joshua, Head Pastor, Synagogue Church of All Nations, on Thursday donated food items worth GHc 500 cedis to Muslims in Accra.

The items, which would be distributed to the needy and under-privileged in Muslim communities, include 16 cartons of cooking oil and 250 bags of rice.

Mrs. Janet Torgbor El-Askar, President of the organisation, said the donation was part of its social responsibilities to orphans, physically challenged and the aged in the Muslim communities as they celebrate the Eidul Fitr festival.

She commended Muslims for going through peaceful fasting and asked them to peacefully co-exist with members of other religious bodies.

Dr. Sheikh Osumanu Nuhu Sharubutu, National Chief Imam, who received the items on behalf of the Muslims, commended the NGO for the gesture.

He said that the items would be used for its intended purpose in order to bring smiles on the faces of the needy among Muslims.

The Chief Imam appealed to Muslims to be united and also prayed for the leadership of the organisation to enable it to work effectively.

Maulvi Dr. A. Wahab Adam, Head and Missionary of Ahmadiyyah Muslim Mission in Ghana, reminded Muslims that alms giving was a pillar of Islam, saying the donation was timely since it would give hope to the needy and aged.

GNA