He underlined that the nation must now pray fervently for a peaceful and orderly political transition as well as an end to the many socioeconomic problems.
Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, the Sultan of Sokoto, has urged Muslims throughout Nigeria and those on pilgrimage to offer special prayers to Allah in order to hasten the end of the country’s daily worsening incidents of insecurity, poverty, a high cost of living, and corruption.
Invoking Allah, the Sultan pleaded with Nigerian Muslims to “fervently supplicate to Allah for His intervention and an end to the myriad challenges bedevilling the country,” saying that “it is obvious and very scary if we don’t humble ourselves to the Almighty Allah, an end to these orgies seems not in sight if happenings in the country are anything to underscore.”
The appeal came from the Sultan when Muslims observed the ninth of Dhul-Hijjah (Arafat) on Friday at a special Juma’ah prayer, as the Prophet (PBUH) had advised as part of the Sallah holiday.
According to a statement by the Secretary–General of Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI), National Headquarters, Kaduna, Dr. Khalid Abubakar Aliyu, the Sultan noted that the prayers will be more effective at this period when Muslim faithfuls observe “Sa’a (hour) and Arafat– the best day of the year, wherein standing for it, is observed by pilgrims, and Allah, the Most benevolent forgives and answers all supplications on the Arafat day gracefully.”
Sultan, who is also the President-General of JNI urges Nigerian Muslims to fast specifically on Friday “as was recommended by the Prophet (PBUH) and to also pray ceaselessly to Allah, the Most High for His quickest intervention. Nigerian pilgrims are also implored to specifically pray for Nigeria and its leaders, while standing for the Arafat.”
“It is obvious and very scary if we don’t humble ourselves to the Almighty Allah, an end to these orgies seems not insight if happenings in the country are anything to underscore,” he was quoted in the statement.
“He implores us all to dedicate special prayers against all the menaces and the hydra-headed calamities (of insecurity, poverty, high cost of living and corruption) occurring in Nigeria. Similarly, with the 2023 general elections fast approaching, we need to also seek Allah’s apt intervention for stability, security, peace and development of Nigeria.
“Indisputably, as people of faith we MUST submit ourselves to Allah, especially that all efforts geared towards restoration of peace and order seem to defy solutions,” the statement added.
He underlined that the nation must now pray fervently for a peaceful and orderly political transition as well as an end to the many socioeconomic problems.
