The Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) Muslim Community on Friday, February 27, 2026, held a Special Ramadan Jumu’at Lecture at the LASUSTECH Central Mosque, Ikorodu. The event was attended by students, staff, and Muslims from the wider university community. [ The lecture, themed “Ramadan – The Capacity Builder for the Muslim Ummah: Taking a Cue from the Practice of Prophet Muhammed”, was delivered by Imam Shakir Bakare, Imam and Khateeb of Ogbara Central Mosque. He emphasized that Ramadan is not only about abstaining from food and drink but also about engaging in charity and fulfilling obligations such as zakat and voluntary donations. He noted that poverty among Muslims persists because many wealthy individuals neglect their duty of zakat, urging participants to reflect on whether the compassion shown during Ramadan extends beyond the holy month. Imam Bakare further explained that the ability to give during Ramadan demonstrates the capacity to continue acts of generosity afterward. He cautioned that today’s Muslim faces challenges akin to being an “endangered species,” stressing the need for Muslims to recognize and harness their political capacities. Drawing from the journey of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), he encouraged the community to strengthen their faith, unity, and social responsibility. Attendees described the lecture as enlightening and spiritually uplifting, reinforcing Ramadan’s role as a season of personal growth, communal responsibility, and a reminder of the enduring values Muslims should uphold beyond the month of fasting. The LASUSTECH Muslim Community reaffirmed its commitment to promoting religious knowledge, unity, and moral development within the university environment.