Tamale Muslim girls cautioned against cyber blackmail
Tamale: Muslim girls in Tamale have been cautioned against sharing explicit images and other sensitive content online, as such materials could be exploited by criminals to blackmail and intimidate them.
The caution was given by Detective Corporal Mutawakil Kassim of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) at a mentorship programme organised by the Muslimah Mentorship Network (MMN) at the Fatima Farida Islamic Institute, Kpalsi branch, in Tamale.
The programme, held on Monday, July 27, brought together female students to discuss online safety, personal development and the preservation of Islamic identity in an increasingly digital world.
Held on the theme, “Islamic Identity and the Modern World,” the programme formed part of the MMN’s mentorship initiative aimed at supporting young Muslim women with guidance on education, leadership and contemporary social challenges.
Detective Corporal Kassim, drawing on his experience in criminal investigations, advised the participants to protect their privacy and exercise caution in their use of social media and other digital platforms.
He urged victims of online abuse, threats or blackmail to report such incidents to trusted adults or the police rather than suffer in silence.
Mr Sa-ad Iddrisu, an MPhil candidate at the University for Development Studies (UDS), Faculty of Sustainable Development Studies, urged the girls to remain committed to their faith while pursuing their educational and personal aspirations.
Speaking on the theme, “Balancing Deen and Duniya,” he encouraged the participants to draw inspiration from the Mothers of the Believers and the Sahaabiyat, whom he described as examples of Muslim women who combined strong faith with purposeful lives.
Ms Mariam Abdul Karim, a member of the MMN, said the Network’s mentorship programmes were designed to build confidence, character and a sense of purpose among young Muslim women.
She encouraged the participants to uphold their Islamic identity and resist societal pressures to seek validation through contemporary trends, saying Islam affirmed the dignity and worth of women through the Qur’an and the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (SAW).
Chief Inspector Rahinatu Massi Confe urged the girls to take both Islamic and secular education seriously, describing the combination as essential to preparing confident, responsible and well-rounded future leaders.
She reaffirmed the MMN’s commitment to supporting the personal development of young Muslim women through mentorship programmes, particularly in underserved communities.
The programme formed part of efforts by the MMN to equip young Muslim women with the knowledge, values and practical guidance needed to navigate contemporary social and digital challenges while maintaining their religious identity.
Join our whatsapp channel for all the latest updates.
For news coverage, article publication, and advertisement, send an email to ghanaianminaret@gmail.com or reach us via whatsapp, telegram or phone call on +233266666773.
