An Islamic Non-Governmental Organisation, Sisters of Jannah (SOJ), Ilorin Zone, has presented monetary gifts to some selected patients at the General Hospital Ilorin, as part of the group’s cardinal objectives of bringing succour to the needy, especially the indigent hospital patients.
The visit, which held on Sunday (June 2, 2024) had members of the association visiting the post natal surgical ward, gynaecological ward and maternity wards to offer prayers and give hope to the patients.
Mrs Rukayat Balogun led the members in praying for speedy recovery of the patients after which the sume of N10,000 was presented to 10 patients each.
The benefitted patients expressed happiness and appreciation to the members of the association for their gesture and prayed that they won’t be afflicted with illness.
SOJ Coordinator, Ilorin Zone, Mrs Mistura Afolabi, told the newsmen that the essence of the visit was to show love, affection and uphold one of the teachings of Islam towards the sick people.
She said her members deemed it fit to visit the patients and give them hope that they have not been forgotten.
”As the Prophet Muhammed (SAW) advised that we should be each other’s keepers and also a shoulder to lean on, we decided to come to give hope and show love to the sick people.
”Also, one of the agenda of SOJ is to show love to the less privileged and the vulnerables,” Mrs Afolabi said.
She noted that the gifts donated to the patients came from monthly dues from members of the association as well as donations from well wishers.
SOJ is a female-only Muslim group with different zones across Nigeria, dedicated to helping fellow Muslim women and children around the world
The Ilorin Zone of the group has been involving in various charitable activities, such as free cancer screenings for women, building of wells, donation of school teaching materials, visitation to orphanage homes and correctional centres.
