The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Mubammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has ordered Muslims to begin special prayers against bandits as well as to seek Allah’s compassion for Nigeria and North in particular.
The Sultan said the call become inexorable because prayers remain the most powerful instrument to seek Allah’s intervention in dealing with evil plotters, as well as Satan himself.
This was contained in a statement issued by Jama’atul Nasril Islam (JNI) Secretary -General, Dr Abubakar Khalid Aliyu, on Sunday.
“Therefore, we call on all Muslim brethren to see it as a point of duty to always pray against kidnapping and/or abduction, Boko Haram cum ISWAP insurgency, political rascality and all forms of criminalities during each supplication to Allah, the Most Knowledgeable.
“May Allah, the Most Merciful forgive all victims of the killings and bless them with ‘shahadah’. May He console their respective families and strengthen them to bear the loss. May He also assist, direct and energize those in authorities willing to discharge their first responsibility of protecting lives and properties.Amin.,” he said.
The statement further urged parents to teach their children at family levels and in mosques how to say Amin during supplication/prayer periods, because they are minors and their prayers are answered faster.
He said government at all levels should brace-up to the daunting challenges of good governance, knowing fully that there is the Day of Reckoning before the Lord.
