RAMADHAN 2016: Sultan Implores Muslims to Utilize the Spirit of Ramadan

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Considering the imperative for Nigerian Muslim scholars to unite, by extension the Ummah, and to foster peace, unity and security in the Nigerian federation, particularly that Ramadan fast was then approaching, Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI), under the leadership of His Eminence, the Sultan of Sokoto and President-General, JNI, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, CFR, mni, convened at the JNI Headquarters, Kaduna, Kaduna State and urged all to be decorous in behavior and utterances in Ramadan and beyond, thus we felicitate with the Nigerian Muslim Ummah, for the successful commencement of Ramadan fast, today Monday, 6th June, 2016, this is indeed delightful, especially that Allah (SWT) made the commencement smoothly and orderly-Alhamdulillah.

JNI as usual uses this medium to implore the Muslims to appropriately utilize the spirit of Ramadan by being more God-conscious, through frequent recitation of the Glorious Qur’an and being punctual in the observance of the five daily prayers in congregation, Taraweeh (the night recommendable congregational prayers), and give a lot of alms to the needy and the poor, especially that food and other commodities’ prices have skyrocketed beyond the purchasing power of the poor.

In the same vein, Muslim faithful are called upon to fervently pray for Allah’s intervention in uplifting the dwindling economy bedeviling our country, grant Mr. President quick recovery from the ENT illness, relieve us of poverty pang and provide the wherewithal for State Governments to pay salaries and grant sustainable peace, stability and security in our dear nation, Nigeria. Similarly, state governments and wealthy Muslims are called upon to extend benevolent gestures to the million IDPs spread across the country and beyond. This is the time that they really needed such assistance more.

Ramadan being the month of  Tafsir (Qur’anic Exegesis), respected Mufassirun (scholars engaged in Qur’anic Exegesis) are urged to abide by the JNI Tafsir Guidelines. In addition, they are implored to fear Allah, the Most High and conduct their respective Tafsir sessions in line with the Qur’an and Sunnah of the noble prophet (SAW), using courteous language and kind words. Bearing in mind, that they will account before Allah (SWT) for their respective actions and inactions. They should as well shun bad preaching during the Tafsir sessions.

Certainly Ramadan is a month of charity, servitude, restraint, patience and dedication to Allah, the Most High, therefore we must individually and collectively do so to earn Allah’s forgiveness and mercy in this blessed month.

Once more JNI wishes all Muslim faithful an accepted Ramadan fast, Amin.

Dr. Khalid Abubakar Aliyu

Secretary General

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