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Eid-el-Kabir: Let’s be compassionate in our dealings, says Atiku
Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has
encouraged Nigerians especially those in positions of authority to imbibe the
culture of compassion, love and sacrifice which are the lessons taught by
Prophet Ibrahim.
He made this call in his Sallah message while congratulating
fellow Muslim faithful on the celebration of this year’s Eid-el-Kabir festival,
which he described as “a celebration of God’s love and mercy to mankind.”
This was contained in a statement by his Media Office, in
Abuja, on Saturday.
The former Vice President, who is also the Waziri Adamawa
noted that the celebration of Eid, as stated in the scriptures, is not merely a
fanfare but an admonition to the people to have forbearance and show compassion
in every situation.
Atiku said, “The message of Eid al-Adha is to remind
“The essential purpose of that message is that we must put
“Even in the face of current hard times that many Nigerians
“What this means is that as we go about celebrating today,
The former Vice President equally seized the opportunity of
He said, “As we know that the essence of the celebration
The PDP Chieftain also reminded Muslims in Nigeria and
He said, “The festivities that we are undertaking today is
“It is thus our responsibility as Muslims to reflect on
He wished every Muslim family a happy Eid celebration and Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
ourselves about the commandment of God to show love to one another and uphold
peaceful interpersonal relationships.
our trust in God almighty at all times.
are passing through, we must never fail to put trust in God and, more
importantly, extend compassion and safety to the vulnerable people around us.
we must ensure that we extend good tidings of support and charity to one
another, especially those in difficulties.”
the Eid celebration to call on governments at all levels to be deliberate in
initiating measures that will ease the hardship that confronts Nigerians on a
basis.
today is about a restoration of God’s mercy, it is thus incumbent on government
at all levels to take a cue from the divine instruction and make sure that the
hardships of the people are minimised.”
across the world to remember their responsibility of being good ambassadors of
the religion by living their lives according to the practices and teachings of
the noble Prophet Muhammad (SAW).
borne out of the obedience of Prophet Ibrahim and as also exemplified by
Prophet Muhammad (SAW).
their examples in our lives by upholding the threshold of peace at all times.”
prays for God’s protection and safety for everyone during and after the
celebration.
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