Muslims Urged to Uphold Virtue Beyond Eid-el-Fitri Celebrations.
In the wake of the Eid-el-Fitri celebrations, Muslims across Nigeria have received a resounding call to maintain their virtuous conduct beyond the festive period.
At the Muslims Praying Ground along Ikole Road in Ifaki-Ekiti, the Chief Imam of the Muslims Central Mosque,Ifaki -Ekiti, Alhaji Basiru Jimoh, delivered a heartfelt message to his congregation. He began by extending warm congratulations to Muslims worldwide for the successful observance of Eid-el-Fitri, emphasizing the significance of Ramadan fasting.
Alhaji Basiru underscored the essential aspects of Ramadan, which encompass acts of charity, compassion, and communal unity. He urged Muslims to continue their altruistic endeavors by supporting the less fortunate, fostering harmony within their communities, and offering prayers for both religious and political leaders, as well as for the nation at large.
Additionally, the Chief Imam addressed the prevailing economic challenges facing Nigerians, particularly in light of the recent removal of petroleum oil subsidies and the subsequent increase in electricity tariffs. He called upon citizens to persevere through these hardships with resilience and unwavering faith, urging them to pray fervently for the nation's survival during these trying times.
Alhaji Basiru did not shy away from critiquing the leadership landscape, attributing Nigeria's economic woes to a lack of accountability and corruption within the ruling administration. He urged Nigerians to remain vigilant and to hold their leaders accountable for their actions, emphasizing the need for transparent and ethical governance to steer the country towards prosperity.
In conclusion, the Muslim clergyman implored all Nigerians to unite in prayer and solidarity, emphasizing the collective responsibility to safeguard the nation's well-being amidst adversity. As the echoes of Eid-el-Fitri fade, his words serve as a poignant reminder of the enduring values of compassion, empathy, and civic duty that transcend religious and cultural boundaries.
The message resonates as a call to action for all Nigerians to uphold virtue and righteousness in their daily lives, ensuring that the spirit of Eid-el-Fitri permeates society long after the festivities have concluded.
The Olufaki of Ifaki Kingdom, Oba (Dr.) John Adegbenro Falore and his Chiefs who joined the congregation at the Muslims Praying Ground,Along Ikole Road,Ifaki congratulated Muslims in the Community and in the Nation for witnessed this year Eid-el-Fitri in greater joy.
Oba (Dr.) John Adegbenro Falore, The Olufaki of Ifaki Kingdom. |
Oba (Dr.) Falore asked them to sustain all the lessons learnt during the Ramadan Month as well as remain in the path of righteousness for them to receive God's favour in fullness.
He reminded the Muslims Brothers and Sisters to use this period as a period to re-dedicated and total abstinence from sins in order to communicate with God with the help of prayers to Allah.
The Monarch praised Allah for doing so many things for the town as many development had emerged through the unflinching support and cooperation his administration received from all and Sundry in the town as well as from Government such as sinking of Boreholes Infront of Oba's Palace and new Market though in state of despair and thanked his people for peaceful co- existing in the town since he ascended the throne of his Forefathers and urged his people not to relent in giving him more support and cooperation in order to take the town to greater heights.
Oba (Dr.) Falore commended the present administration in the State under the leadership of Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji for the continuation of Ifaki to Ado Dualization Roads which was long abandoned by three consecutive administrations in Ekiti State as well as it's various impactful programs interns of caring for the needy, poor people, embarking on Flying Over bridge at Ado and appealed for more government presence at Ifaki Interns of basic infrastructures like other neighbouring towns.
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