Sacrifice
By Uchenna Ugwu
Abakaliki, June 16, 2024 (NAN) The Imam of Central Mosque Abakaliki, Alhaji Aminu Labaran, has encouraged Muslim faithful to demonstrate sacrificial love and peace to better the nation.
Labaran made the remarks on Sunday at the Eid praying ground in Abakaliki.
The cleric advised the faithful to always put their trust in God at all times.
Mr Ibrahim Obiahu, State Chairman of Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), in his message, said that the celebration was borne out of the obedience of Prophet Ibrahim and exemplified by Prophet Muhammad.
Obiahu urged government at all levels to initiate measures that would ease the economic hardship.
Speaking, the leader of the Hausa community in the state, Alhaji Danjuma Gambo, advocated for the will and action to live in peace and unity with one another.
Gambo said that the sacrifice of Eid-el Kabir symbolised the obedience of Prophet Ibrahim to Almighty Allah as he was ready to sacrifice his son, but was told to use a ram instead.
He said, “it’s a day of sacrifice; this is why muslims sacrifice an animal and the day also brings about unity among faithful.
Mrs Hadiza Mansiru, Hawa Muhammed and Ladi Aminu, in their separate remarks, prayed for continuous peace, unity and significant development of the country.(NAN) (www.nannews.ng)
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Edited by Yinusa Ishola/Maureen Atuonwu
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