A Renowned Islamic Scholar, Prof. Abubakar Yagawal and other clerics on Friday, called on Muslims to offer special prayers for Nigeria’s unity, progress and economic recovery.
Yagawal, who is a Commissioner in National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) made the call during a special Jumuat Prayers organized in commemoration of the Islamic New Year in Sokoto.
Yagawal emphasised the significance of collective prayers for devine intervention for the nation to overcome its challenges.
He stressed the needs to people to imbibe the teachings of Prophet Muhammad SAW, which promotes peace, honesty, patience, generosity, humility, sincerity, love, and fear of Allah.
According to him, Holy Prophet brought divine guidance and enlightenment to humanity stressing the need for collective prayers to alleviate the country’s economic challenges.
Also, Dr Atiku Balarabe-Gusau urged citizens to reflect on their relationship with Allah and fellow humans, making amends where necessary.
Balarabe-Gusau admonished people to follow the footsteps past leaders who ensure moulding the characters of coming generations.
He also called for prayers for peace, particularly in nation facing security challenges with love and sincerity.
Sheikh Yusuf Zuru commended the organizer, Malam Kabiru Mu’azu-Jodi, and urged well to do Nigerians to facilitate conduct of gatherings that promote peaceful coexistence and brotherhoods in the country.
Zuru said the birth of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) signifies the arrival of mercy, compassion, and wisdom adding the Tijjaniyya revivalist, Shehu Ibrahim Nyass, demonstrated wisdom and Allah’s mercy by introducing easier ways of memorizing the Holy Qur’anic, it’s recitation ad exegesis.
Other Scholars that offered prayers included Sheikh Ibrahim Shehu-Dahiru Bauchi, Dr Aminu Sufi, scholars from parts of Nigeria Mouritaney, Senegal and Niger Republic.
The Newsmen reports that the event was characterized by the recitation of Qur’anz panegyrical poems honouring Prophet Muhammad, PBUH.
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