Osun Shari’ah Panel Honors OSMC President, Seeks Government Recognition

The Osun State Independent Shari’ah Panel has presented a special award of honor to the President of the Osun State Muslim Community (OSMC), Alhaji Mustafa Olawuyi, in recognition of his significant contributions to the administration of Islamic justice and the growth of the Shari’ah system in the State.

The commemorative plaque was formally presented to Alhaji Olawuyi by the Chairman of the Independent Shari’ah Panel, Prof. Abdul Fatah Makinde, alongside the Panel’s Registrar, Alhaji Musa Raji.

Speaking during the presentation ceremony at OSMC Secretariat in Osogbo, Prof. Makinde and Alhaji Raji commended Alhaji Olawuyi for his unwavering dedication to upholding Islamic jurisprudence and fostering peaceful dispute resolution among the Muslim populace in Osun State.

They highlighted the Panel’s track record of achievements in resolving civil, marital, and property disputes amicably, using Islamic principles as an alternative dispute resolution mechanism.

Receiving the award, Alhaji Olawuyi expressed appreciation to the Panel for the honor and reaffirmed his commitment to the service of Islam and Muslim community.

He used the occasion to appeal to the Osun State Government to accord formal statutory recognition to the Shari’ah system in the State.

He said providing legal and institutional backing for Shari’ah courts would better serve the legal needs of the Muslim majority in the State; enhance, access to justice, and complement the existing state judicial system.

Alhaji Olawuyi said “The Independent Shari’ah Panel has proven over the years to be an effective, peaceful, and accessible forum for conflict resolution.”

He urged the State Government to integrate Islamic legal provisions into the state’s judicial architecture for civil matters involving consenting Muslims.

The event was attended by prominent Islamic scholars who all applauded the Panel’s continuous efforts toward peaceful co-existence and justice delivery.