By Hafsa Obeng, GNA
Accra, May 28, GNA – Dr Sheikh Amin Bonsu, the National Chairman of the Ghana Muslim Mission, has urged Muslim social media influencers to use their platforms responsibly by promoting moral values, discipline, and the teachings of Islam.
He said influencers wielded enormous influence over society, particularly young people, and must, therefore, ensure that their behaviour, communication, and public appearance reflected the ethical principles of Islam.
“Especially the Muslim influencers, let your behaviour, your appearance, and everything reflect the moral aspect of society and Islam,” he advised.
Dr Bonsu made the call at the Ghana Muslim Mission Content Creators Summit held in Accra.
Addressing participants at the summit, he described content creators and influencers as leaders and ambassadors of Islam, whose messages and conduct could shape public perceptions and inspire positive change.
“You are leaders among us. You are people who can spread the teachings of Islam, and when you come out publicly, you carry the hope and teachings of Islam far,” he said.
Dr Bonsu encouraged the participants to remain steadfast in their faith and committed to using digital platforms to project the values of Islam positively.
He said Muslims must not only preach good values online but also practise them in their daily lives.
He urged Muslim youth and influencers to work hard, remain courageous, and use their talents to advance the growth and visibility of the Muslim community in Ghana.
The National Chairman observed that Muslims had significant potential and opportunities, which should be harnessed for national and community development.
The digital space offered a powerful avenue for Muslims to educate, inspire, and unite people around positive causes.
He, therefore, encouraged participants to take advantage of social media and content creation to spread messages of peace, morality, and religious understanding.
Dr Bonsu called for greater commitment to education, capacity building, and community development within the Muslim Community.
He lamented what he described as the underrepresentation of Muslims in leadership and national development spaces despite the large Muslim population in the country.
He attributed part of the challenge to inadequate educational infrastructure and urged Muslims to invest more in schools, mentorship, and skills development.
“If you don’t have schools, you cannot progress. So, I encourage affluent Muslims to support educational initiatives that would empower future generations.”
Dr Bonsu further advised participants not to underestimate their potential, saying consistency, sacrifice, and determination were essential to success.
He highlighted the importance of unity among Muslims and urged content creators to avoid divisions and negative content that could tarnish the image of Islam.
He encouraged them to promote peaceful coexistence and mutual respect among people of different faiths.
Touching on personal wellbeing, he advised participants to strike a balance between work and rest, noting that excessive pressure and constant activity without rest could affect one’s health.
He prayed for Allah’s blessings upon all Ghanaians and asked God to grant success and goodness to all in both this world and the hereafter.
The summit brought together Muslim content creators, influencers, and youth leaders to discuss the role of digital media in promoting Islamic values, community development, and responsible online engagement.
GNA
Edited by Agnes Boye-Doe
28 May 2026
Reporter: Hafsa Obeng