The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has called on Nigerians to embrace unity, compassion and selfless service to humanity, declaring that stronger bonds of solidarity and peaceful coexistence are essential to tackling insecurity and violence across the country.
The Sultan, who is also the Amirul Mu’mineen of Nigeria and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), made the call at the 11th Annual General Meeting of the Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria (MUSWEN).
He urged Muslims to rise above ethnic, regional and geopolitical differences, stressing that the Muslim Ummah remains one indivisible community regardless of geographical boundaries.
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He noted that serving humanity would strengthen mutual understanding and compassion, adding that peace and the protection of human lives must remain collective responsibilities.
The Sultan also expressed concern over the spread of misinformation about Islam on social media, particularly misleading narratives capable of distorting the religion’s teachings among people with limited knowledge of it.
Reaffirming that peace, compassion and service to humanity are fundamental principles of Islam, he urged Muslims to demonstrate the true values of their faith through their conduct and commitment to the welfare of others.
He further reminded Muslims that they would ultimately be accountable to Almighty Allah for their actions and services to humanity, urging them to give their best in every endeavour.
“Do the best you can and leave the rest to God,” he advised.
Meanwhile, the AGM featured the presentation of scholarships to 12 female medical students as part of the Emir’s commitment to educational advancement and human capital development.
The meeting also witnessed the launch of a fundraising initiative to mobilise resources for meaningful projects aimed at advancing the organisation’s humanitarian, educational and community development programmes.
