Islamic Propagation (Da’wah) in Predominantly Non-Muslim Regions

Atta’awun has conducted extensive da’wah campaigns targeting pagan and Christian communities, especially in southern Katsina. Some notable conversion efforts include:

  • Ganzamawa (2003) – Conflict with a local priest was resolved; school and mosque built.
  • Gidan Ajiya (2004) – Entire village embraced Islam; teachers assigned.
  • Gidan ‘Dan’adama (2005) – Mosque and Islamic school established.
  • Qwanqi (2006) – Large-scale conversion following social justice interventions.
  • Tamarke (2007) – Islamic da’wah center established, involving prominent scholars.

 

Da’wah and Outreach Campaigns

The foundation also collaborates with the Muslim Propagation Group (MPD) to conduct outreach across multiple states:

  • 2021 Campaign in Kebbi State: Da’wah teams visited Ribah and Sakaba LGAs. Thirty individuals embraced Islam in Sakaba, twenty in Zuru and 5 days’ workshop conducted for Islamiyyah schools teachers.
  • 2022 Campaign: Over 1,000 people converted to Islam in Bauchi and Nasarawa States.
  • 2023 Adamawa Outreach: 165 individuals converted in Mubi LGA.
  • 2024 Kebbi Campaign: 107 new converts recorded. Intensive training and religious education provided to over 380 participants.

Key Areas of Focus in Outreach Camps:

  • Basic Islamic teachings for new converts (Tauheed, Salah, purification)
  • Instruction on Quranic recitation and Arabic literacy
  • Specialized training for Islamic teachers and preachers
  • Women’s education on issues such as menstruation, childbirth, and marital rights