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Obedience
By Dorcas Elusogbon
Ile-Ife (Osun), Sept 1, 2017 (NAN) The former Chairman, Ife East Local Government, Chief Gbenga Owolabi, has admonished Muslim faithful to use the Sallah festival to promote unity, tolerance, peaceful coexistence and spirit of obedience.
Owolabi told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Ile-Ife that Nigeria would fulfill its potential as a country if the citizens could strife hard to foster unity and stability by showing true love to one another in all their endeavors.
He called on the Muslim faithful to continue to uphold the lessons of love, loyalty and sacrifice which are the hallmark of the Eid-el-kabir.
Owolabi appealed to them to engage in sober reflection and spiritual renewal according to the teachings of Allah as contained in the Al-Quran and the Hadith.
Also, a former member of House of Representatives, Mr. Rotimi Makinde, said that Muslims should duly follow the tenets of Islam and emulate Prophet Mohammed in self sacrifice for others.
He implored them to imbibe the spirit of forgiveness, love each other and follow Allah’s instruction.
Makinde also advised them to pray for the unity of the nation.(NAN)
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Edited by Peter Dada