A STUDY OF DA’WAH CAMP ACTIVITIES OF SELECTED MUSLIM ORGANIZATIONS IN ABEOKUTA METROPOLIS

ABSTRACT The purpose of this work is to investigate the study of Da’wah camp activities of selected Muslim organizations in Abeokuta metropolis. A descriptive survey research design was adopted. Simple random sampling method was used to select one hundred people from Abeokuta Metropolis using questionnaire. Data obtained were analyzed using simple percentage to answer the research questions. The study revealed that recitation of Glorious Qur’an, Fiqh class, Hadith and Tadhib (moral) are major Islamic programme carried out during Da’wah camp in Abeokuta metropolis. The study also revealed that Da’wah camp assists students to worship Allah and also observe their five daily prayer regularly. On the financial challenges facing Muslim organisations during the course of Da’wah camp activities in Abeokuta metropolis. The study revealed that many Da’wah camps need financial supports from Muslim philanthropists. The study therefore recommends that Muslim organizations should actively seek sponsorships from local business, men and stakeholders to support the financial needs of the camps, including hiring facilitators and providing better facilities and utilizing social media platforms.Local radio stations, and newspapers should be patronized in order to attract a larger audience, thereby improving enrolment and participation.