Nigeria’s President – elect, Bola Tinubu has appealed to all Muslims in Nigeria as they begin the month of Ramadan, to emulate Prophet Muhammad’s humility, forgiveness and service to others.
Tinubu, advised Muslims to pray for the unity of the nation and conduct themselves in a manner that would create a better country for all.
He further urged them to pray for Nigerian leaders during this period of fasting and prayers.
“As we embark on fasting and spiritual reflection, let us proceed, imbued with the spirit of sacrifice, self – discipline, goodwill, justice, tolerance, mercy, compassion and generousity that lie at the heart of Islam.
“Let us strive to emulate Prophet Muhammad’s (SAW) example of humility, forgiveness, and service to others.
“Let us move in this way that we may make of ourselves a better people and nation in which all people, Muslim and non-Muslim, may live in trust, peace and justice as Allah would have it be.
“As we engage in supplications to Allah, let us also remember our country and leaders in our prayers.
“Let us remember our diversity is for a purpose and pray that we all work to strengthen it. We must join hands to bring progress in Nigeria by praying for unity and progress. The lessons of the holy month of Ramadan point to the success of unity, not the failure of division” Tinubu said.
Recall that on Tuesday 21st March, Mr. Tinubu left Nigeria for Europe to rest, observe the lesser hajj and plan his transition programme ahead of his swearing-in on 29th May, 2023.
He will take a break in Paris and London and proceed to Saudi Arabia for Umrah (Lesser Hajj) and the Ramadan Fasting.
Olusola Akintonde
