By; MOHAMMAD IBRAHIM, Kaduna.
Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI) has reiterated its call to the Muslim faithful to intensify prayers for the nation against all manners of misfortunes and to seek for Allah’s intervention on the economic challenges and the nagging insecurity bedeviling the country.
The call was made in a statement signed by JNI Secretary General Dr Khalid Abubakar Aliyu made available to newsmen in Kaduna to felicitates with the Nigerian Muslim Ummah, over the sacred month of Dhul-Hijjah.
“We therefore use this medium to call on the Ummah to be forgiving, eschew rancor and bitterness, be just, sincere, responsible in all undertakings and should avoid anything capable of attracting Allah’s anger in the present circumstance we found ourselves, as with every hardship comes ease and relief.
“We equally call on the Ummah to be steadfast in promoting the message and virtues of Islam in this trying and challenging time of the Nigerian nationhood. We nonetheless, reiterate our call to the Muslim faithful to intensify prayers for the nation against all manners of misfortunes, seek for Allah’s intervention on the economic challenges and the nagging insecurity bedeviling the country.
“While wishing all our Muslim brethren who are currently observing this year’s pilgrimage in the Holy land a hitch-free Hajj rites and safe return to their places of living and re-union with their respective families, we wish the Ummah an accepted Udhiya (sacrifice).
“Expectedly at this sacred period, the annual Eid-el-Adha is celebrated vis-a-vis the accompanying historic sacrifices and the spiritual attainment of Hajj. Therefore, it is recommended to Muslims, who can afford, to fast the first 9 Days of the month, most especially the Arafat day which comes up on Sunday 11th September, 2016, as endeared by the Prophet (SAW) for the non-pilgrims.
“We should also seek Allah’s forgiveness, adore and worship Him more. More so, the most rewarding and beloved acts performed in these days are Dhkr (constant remembrance of Allah, by glorifying Him and thanking Him) and frequent recital of Istighfar (seeking Allah’s forgiveness),” the statement reads.
