Religion
THE Ogun Muslim Council (OMC) on Wednesday advised the Muslim faithful to uphold the devotion and uprightness they beheld during Ramadan.
The Secretary General of the council, Alhaji Kamaldeen Akintunde, advised in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abeokuta as Muslims celebrate the Eid-el-Fitr.
Akintunde said the Muslim faithful should abide by the teachings on peace, kindness, benevolent acts, genuine concern, honesty, and care for one another.
“These should be given, especially to the less privileged.
“The significance of Ramadan lies in increased devotion of faithful, kindness, charity goodness, and benevolent acts.
“It also emphasises good neigbourliness, peace and harmony, which are the characteristics and features of Ramadan.
“Importantly, Ramadan teaches us to be law abiding and also to be patriotic,” he said.
According to Akintunde, Muslims are to adhere strictly to the lessons and teachings of the fasting and remain Ramadan-compliant beyond the season by keeping to its dos and ‘don’ts.
“Most of my Muslim brothers and sisters abstain from sins during the Ramadan fasting but have the habit of not sustaining good morals after the fasting period, which is not part of the teachings of Ramadan.
“If we can continue to abide by the lessons of Ramadan, the country will overcome its evils of immortality; our state and nation will be better.
He also advised the faithful to celebrate Ramadan with humbleness and avoid extravagance and temptation under the guise of celebrating.
He added that they should avoid any act that would undermine peace or make their fasting meaningless.
Akintunde, who was the former National President of the National Council of Muslim Youth Organisation, enjoined the Muslim faithful to always reflect and seek divine intervention for the nation.
He also urged all Nigerians and religious bodies not to relent in praying fervently for the nation’s leaders to do the right things expected to move the country forward.
“Our country needs prayers because the state of the economy is not palatable, with other challenges posing threats to our cohesion and survival as a nation,” he said. (NAN)
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April 10, 2024 @ 19:19
Tags: Muslim Council Ogun
