The Muslim faithfuls in Nigeria have been enjoined to invoke the virtues of piety, charity and moderation contained the verses of the Holy Quran and Prophetic tradition.
The virtues of Ramadan are a useful tool for building a resilient, patriotic and charitable citizenry in Nigeria.
Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum made these observations during the Annual Ramadan Lecture of the Obafemi Awolowo University held at the University campus in Ile-Ife on Sunday.
Zulum who served as the Special Guest of Honour at the occasion, called on Muslim faithfuls to be prayerful, patriotic and patient during the holy month. He also called on Muslims to embrace religious tolerance, engage in philanthropic activities, and be good ambassadors of Islam, and shinning examples to sister faith communities.
While delivering a lecture titled “Navigating economic difficulties in Nigeria through reliance on Allah”, the Guest Lecturer at the occasion, Prof Badmus Olanrewaju Yusuf, called on Muslims to observe the teachings of Allah regarding reliance of divine providence, economy of resources, resource redistribution through Zakat and Sadaqat (obligatory and emphatic charity) and mercy for the poor in our society.
Prof Yusuf enjoined Muslims not to indulge in wasteful activities, or immorality during the holy month of Ramadan.
On behalf of the people and government of Borno State, Zulum donated N50 million as a token of love, fraternity and communal togetherness, to support charitable activities of the OAU Muslim Community.
The chairman of the occasion, Prof Yusuf Olaolu Ali, SAN thanked Zulum most profoundly for his generosity and kindness to all communities in Nigeria.
Prof Ali rested on Zulum’s exceptional generosity to enjoin Nigerian Muslim leaders to support faith communities and their charitable activities with a view to building godly citizens, philanthropy and civic culture.
