Mallam AbdulRazzaq Ibrahim Salman is a Nigerian Muslim leader and activist from Ilorin, Kwara, best known as the President of Abibakr As-Sidiq Philanthropic Home. Salman was born and raised in Ilorin, Kwara. In 1998 he founded Abibakr As-Sidiq Philanthropic Home, a non-governmental organization in Kwara State, Nigeria. He is serving as the executive director of the

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, Nigerian Office. He is a member of the International Union of Muslim Scholars

Charitable works

Mallam AbdulRazzaq Ibrahim Salman has carried out charitable activities in different regards. He founded Abibakr As-Sidiq Philanthropic Home, an

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Charitable organization in

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that helps the poor people in the community. He created AbdulRazzaq Education Trust Fund, that provides cash supports to students in the Ilorin Emirate. Through his organisation Abibakr As-Sidiq Philanthropic Home, he has partnered with organisations such as King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center to provide aids to Nigerians. In 2004 he urged affluent Nigerians to financially support tertiary education for underprivileged students. To lead the initiative he presented a 5 million Naira scholarship to indigent students in

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, emphasizing the crucial role of wealthier citizens in fostering education growth and development.

Activism

In 2019 Abdulrazzaq condemned the drone attacks on Saudi Arabia's oil facilities as an act of terrorism. As an Islamic cleric, he states that the actions lack moral justification, deviating from the teachings of the holy Qur'an and the

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. Abdulrazzaq called on the global community to support

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, emphasizing the potential humanitarian crisis resulting from attacks on civilians and economic facilities. He urges Muslims worldwide to pray for

, emphasizing its pivotal role in fulfilling Islamic rights and obligations. Abdulrazzaq has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to lead regional diplomatic efforts for the return of annexed lands to Palestine amid the

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. He condemns the Zionist-led Israeli government's annexation, emphasizing its impact on Muslims, Christians, and Jews. Salman calls for justice based on Islamic principles of compassion and unity, highlighting the dire humanitarian crisis in Palestine. He appeals for global leaders, including the Nigerian government and

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nations, to stand against the oppressive regime. Salman seeks interfaith unity, urging recognition of Palestine as an independent nation, emphasizing diplomatic solutions and collective responsibility for a just resolution.

References

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