Ramadan: Tinubu Urges Muslims To Avoid Worldly Things
Muslims must try to abstain from food, drinks and other worldly things as they observe the month of Ramadan. The admonition came from the National Leader of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Bola Ahmed Tinubu. He further urged them to be guided by the spirit of sacrifice, discipline, and perseverance.
Tinubu through his Twitter handle @AsiwajuTinubu said, “During this month, adult Muslims are enjoined to abstain from food and drinks and otherworldly things from dawn to sunset.
“This spirit of sacrifice, discipline, and perseverance must be sustained by denying the body of food and drinks. This will engender the spirit of humility, mercy, and kindness in us individually and as a true community of faith.
“Through this self-control and perseverance, we are moved to beneficial introspection, self-discovery and self-development.
“I urge our Muslim brothers and sisters to be guided by this spirit in their interactions with fellow Muslims, but equally important also in their relations with their neighbours and Nigerians of other faiths as well”.
Tinubu urged Muslims not to do these only in the month of Ramadan but every day of their lives.
“Nigeria faces many present challenges but none of these challenges can defeat us so long as we remain true to the tenets of our faith by extending the hand of brotherhood and goodness to those around us.
“We grow in strength through unity and compassion, not through division and recrimination. Thus, the call and spirit of the holy month are much needed now.
“May we all join as brothers in pursuit of peace and harmony for all Muslims and non-Muslims alike.
“May Almighty Allah continue to guide us with his munificent hand and open our hearts and minds that we may have the ability to fast, worship, and reap the spiritual benefits of this holy month. Ramadan Mubarak.”
