Darul Arqam Islamiyya School, Rugan Juli, Marabar-Gurku, Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, on Saturday held its second Qur’anic graduation (walima), where no fewer than 34 students graduated, bringing the total number of graduates produced by the institution to over 85 since its establishment.
The graduation ceremony, which took place at the school’s premises, attracted Islamic scholars, traditional rulers, educationists, parents and community leaders from within and outside the state.
The event was marked by Qur’anic recitations by the graduating students, who demonstrated mastery, clarity and confidence, drawing commendation from guests and religious leaders present.
Speaking at the ceremony, the Founder of Darul Arqam Islamiyya School, Dr. Nasir Sani Gwarzo, said the institution was established to provide holistic education for orphans and children from less-privileged backgrounds by combining Islamic and Western education.
Dr. Gwarzo explained that the school was named after Darul Arqam, the first Islamic learning centre established during the time of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW), which served as a foundation for nurturing knowledge, discipline and character among early Muslims.
According to him, more than 100 orphans and indigent students have so far benefited from his personal sponsorship to acquire both Islamic and formal education, stressing that education must be rooted in faith while equipping learners with skills relevant to modern society.
He said the school had gone beyond Qur’anic memorisation to introduce life skills, critical thinking and exposure to contemporary disciplines, noting that students were being trained to become spiritually grounded and socially responsible.
Dr. Gwarzo further disclosed that the school had introduced an Islamic-oriented journalism and media programme to prepare students for responsible communication and information management in line with ethical values.
He added that the management was also working towards establishing an Islamic, student-driven online television platform, which would be managed by students and broadcast in Arabic, English and indigenous Nigerian languages.
On women empowerment, the founder said the school operates a married women section where participants are trained in vocational skills such as detergent production, catering and tailoring, alongside Islamic education.
He noted that women who successfully completed the programmes were supported with start-up capital to enable them to begin small-scale businesses immediately.
In addition, the school runs an adult education programme aimed at providing Islamic literacy and foundational education for adults who missed the opportunity earlier in life.
Dr. Gwarzo described the graduation as a reaffirmation of the school’s commitment to redefining Islamic education in Nigeria through excellence, compassion and innovation.
The event ended with prayers for the graduating students and goodwill messages from guests.
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