The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Abbas Tajudeen, has congratulated the Muslims on the occasion of the New Islamic Year, 1447 AH.
Speaker Abbas said the new Islamic year holds numerous promises for mankind, which is why Muslims should use the opportunity to rededicate themselves to the worship of the Almighty Allah by upholding the tenets of the Islamic faith as exemplified by the life and teachings of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
In a press statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Musa Abdullahi Krishi, the Speaker stated that the life and times of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW) were full of lessons that every Muslim must imbibe.
“The new Islamic Year 1447 AH is significant in the life of every Muslim around the world,” he said, urging Muslims to use the period to pray for continuous peace and unity in the country.
The Speaker particularly called on Muslim faithful in Nigeria to continue to be peace ambassadors and advocates of good neighbourliness wherever they find themselves, adding that Islam strongly emphasises the importance of the rights of neighbours in the life of a Muslim, as doing so will reduce division and acrimony among citizens.
Speaker Abbas, while praying for the peace and progress of Nigeria, also wished the entire Muslim Ummah—and indeed all citizens—a fruitful Islamic Year 1447 AH.