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| Yahaya Bello. |
Kogi
State Governor, Yahaya Bello has congratulated the Muslim Ummah on the sighting
of the moon which signifies the commencement of this year’s Ramadan fast while
charging them to engage in more charity and pray to Allah to heal the world of
any form of disease.
In
a statement on Friday by his Chief Press Secretary, Onogwu Muhammed, Governor
Bello charged the Muslims to align themselves with the universal values of
peace, kindness, love and respect for others which the Islamic faith promotes.
“On
behalf of the Government and good people of Kogi State, I wish the Muslim Ummah
in Kogi State and beyond, a blessed and peaceful Ramadan.
"The
holy month of Ramadan, for millions around the world has always been an
opportunity to renew and strengthen their faith through rigorous fasting,
devout prayers, reading of the Quran, reflective meditation, and carrying out
of charitable deeds.
"All
these acts are closely conformed to the universal values that the Islamic faith
promotes namely, peace, kindness, love and respect for others.
“Ramadan
is a time when Muslims fast during the day and perform Tarawih prayers at
night, but today, as over 1 billion Muslims around the world grapple with
social distancing and quarantines as a result of COVID-19 pandemic, we should
reflect on the practicability of Islamic religion.
"Personal
hygiene and cleanliness, which have been highlighted globally in the battle against
the coronavirus are also intrinsic part of Islam which includes “Hudu”- Islamic
ritual for cleansing and purification that involves washing the hands, feet and
head before each of the five daily prayers," he said.
The
governor urged the Muslims to pray fervently for the wellbeing of mankind and
show more love to one another.
“This
challenging time calls for intense prayers especially from the Muslim Ummah and
to do more of charity to the needy as the world battles with the Coronavirus
pandemic and associated hunger.
“May
we find comfort and reassurance in our faith as we observe this sacred month.
Ramadan Mubarak," he said.
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