By Correspondent in Lagos.
A Muslim Cleric, Sheikh Nurudeen Kadiri, who is the Chief Imam, Sideekat Ahmed Megida Central Mosque, Ikorodu, Lagos State, has urged Nigerians, irrespective of religious inclination, to pray to Allah for a better security situation in the country.
Kadiri,who made the call in Lagos on Monday after the congregation prayer, however pleaded with Nigerians to be patience with the present administration and the security agencies.
The cleric said Nigeria’s Muslims should be thankful to Allah for giving them the opportunity to start and end the fast on a good note.
He said: “All of us must maintain consistency, all the unlawful things we have abandoned during Ramadan should be consistently consistent.
” If we are consistent in our righteousness during and after Ramadan, Allah will easily forgive all our sins and bless us in this world and years thereafter.
” Only Allah knows whether all our goods deeds are accepted or not, so Muslims should also fast for six days during the months of Shawal.
” It important for us to love one another and always pray to Allah to guide our leaders right,” he said.
Kadiri prayed to Allah to choose righteous leaders for the country in the forthcoming election.
The cleric advised mothers to always extend kindness and love to one another to enable them have a better society.
He asked Nigerian to revive community parenting which he said was lacking in the society.
Kadiri advised Muslim husbands to also take care of their wife and children, to have a better society.
Also speaking, a teacher, Mr Badmus Ali, thanked the Almighty for giving him and other muslims,another opportunity to end the fast and pray for more peace in the country.
Contributing,Alhaja Risikat Adeshina, urged the Federal Government to improve on the security of the country while she prayed to God to guide our leaders rights.
Edited by Dada Ahmed.
