Kaduna Islamic Scholars Advocate Child Spacing for Healthier Families
Prominent Islamic scholars in Kaduna State have thrown their weight behind the campaign for child spacing, citing religious backing and health benefits for women and children. The call was made during a one-day sensitization meeting with Imams and Ulamas organized by DKT Nigeria International. Themed “Transforming Lives and Strengthening Communities Through Family Planning Services for […]
Prominent Islamic scholars in Kaduna State have thrown their weight behind the campaign for child spacing, citing religious backing and health benefits for women and children.
The call was made during a one-day sensitization meeting with Imams and Ulamas organized by DKT Nigeria International.
Themed “Transforming Lives and Strengthening Communities Through Family Planning Services for Young Persons,” the event aimed to bridge the gap between health education and religious understanding by engaging influential faith leaders.
Speaking at the event, Dr. Yakubu Arrigasiyyu, a medical practitioner and scholar from the Council of Ulamas, emphasized that Islam supports the concept of child spacing.
“We have tried to x-ray, analyze, and highlight issues related to child spacing, particularly from the Islamic perspective. We have shared relevant Hadiths and verses from the Qur’an that support families in spacing their children in a manner that suits them,” he said.
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He stressed the importance of scholars in leading the campaign, noting that “Islamic scholars are leaders they are the ones who guide people and inform them about what is right and what is wrong. When they understand what is good and acceptable, they can then pass this knowledge to their followers.”
Dr. Arrigasiyyu appealed to religious leaders to communicate the message accurately and consistently to their communities, saying, “It is just a plea for them to assist by communicating this information effectively.”
Husseina Dada, Brand Manager for ethical products at DKT Nigeria International, said the organization specifically targeted Islamic leaders because of their influence and trust within society. “We believe they are the right people the right channel to engage with on the subject of child spacing,” she said.
Highlighting the importance of the practice, she explained, “Child spacing is very, very important in the life of every married woman. The womb is like a balloon it needs rest. This allows the woman to recover and provide the needed nutrients to her breastfeeding baby.”
She added that spacing children empowers women to better manage their homes, careers, and health.
The initiative reflects a growing collaboration between health advocates and religious institutions to address sensitive reproductive health topics in a culturally and spiritually acceptable way, aiming to improve family well-being across Kaduna and beyond.