Evaluating the Social Responsibility of Muslim Women: A Study on FOMWAN, MSSN Sisters Wing, and MSO in Gombe State, Nigeria

Abstract

This study explores the activities of three prominent Muslim women organizations in Nigeria, namely FOMWAN, MSSN Sisters Wing, and MSO. The research focuses on their national-level activities and specifically examines their operations in Gombe State. Various data collection methods, such as structured and semi-structured questionnaires, oral interviews, and documented sources, were employed. Additionally, the researcher personally attended workshops, schools, and entrepreneurial centres established by these organizations. The study highlights their extensive reach to remote Muslim communities across Nigeria and emphasizes their role in fostering unity among Muslim women from diverse backgrounds. These organizations not only provide humanitarian aid to vulnerable and displaced communities but also engage in da’awah activities to enlighten Muslim women on religious practices and socioeconomic issues. However, they face several challenges, including inadequate funding, security concerns, limited political and moral support, and the need for increased publicity. Addressing these challenges would benefit from government intervention at both national and state levels.