A Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo state, Akogun Sarafadeen Alli on Tuesday congratulated all faithful Muslims on the occasion of this year Eid-ul-Maulud, just as he urged them to continue be their brothers keepers.
Alli said; “with the economy reality in Nigeria, there is need for us to keep supporting our brothers and sisters as laid down by Holy Prophet Mohammed (SAW).”
The former secretary to the state government in a statement he personally signed said unity of purpose, virtues of kindness, humility, and peaceful co-existence were important for all faithful Muslims to emulate from the prophet.
According to him, Nigerians will soon overcome numerous challenges facing the country, especially in the areas of security and economy.
All said; “Eid-ul-Maulud being the birthday of our prophet as being celebrated on the 12th day of the Islamic month of Rabi’ al-awwal must be celebrated by all Muslims. Today, we must reflect on our past, present and future, hence there is need to be our brothers keeper.
“Prophet lived peacefully in Medinah, despite the fact that there are many people from another land there. He encouraged them to remain friends and family regardless of differences in their religion and ethnicity. We must emulate this. We must learn to tolerate each other regardless of differeces in our religion and place of birth.”
He urged parents to instil culture of service to Allah, humility, love and harmony in their children to achieve a liveable and prosperous Nigeria in future.
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