The Chief Imam of Ar-razaq Mosque at Tanke in Ilorin, Malam Muhammad Adewoyin, has advised Muslims not to borrow money to buy sacrificial animals for tomorrow’s Eid-el-Kabir.
Adewoyin sacrificing an animal during Salah is a symbol of obedience and devotion to Allah, but added that borrowing to buy animals was imposing an unnecessary financial burden on oneself.
“Salah is not an opportunity to show off affluence or materialism,” he said.
The cleric, who is also the Principal Assistant Registrar at University of Ilorin, said celebrating with friends and family during the Salah period is Islamically recognised.
“However, Muslims are expected to spend responsibly during the Salah celebration,” he added.
Adewoyin said it is not obligatory for Muslims to purchase new clothes or engage in lavish spending solely for the purpose of celebrating Salah.
He urged Muslims in the country to be prudent generally while celebrating during the period.
