The socio-political group Arewa Consultative
Forum (ACF), has appealed to the Boko Haram sect to stop the bombings, killing
of innocent Nigerians and embrace peace during the Muslim Holy month of
Ramadan.
In a message to Muslims on the commencement of Ramadan, the
ACF urged the nation’s leaders to demonstrate love, fairness and equity in all
their dealings while the followers should pray for their leaders.
Publicity Secretary of the Forum, Mohammed Ibrahim, said the
month of Ramadan was not only meant for Muslims to abstain from food and drink,
but to reflect and devote themselves to the teachings of the Holy Quran.
The statement reads “the holy month of Ramadan has commenced
in which Muslims all over the world keep fast abstaining from eating, drinking,
sexual pleasure and other unlawful activities as decreed by Almighty Allah.
“The Holy Quran as a guidance for mankind, with evident
demonstration and clear proofs leading to the right path, which also teaches
Muslims to distinguish between good and evil was revealed in the month of
Ramadan.
“The period of Ramadan is therefore not only for Muslims to
abstain from food and drink but to reflect and devote themselves to the
teachings of the Holy Quran, practices and sayings of the Holy Prophet Muhammad
(SAW).
“It is also an occasion for Muslims to reaffirm their belief
in the oneness of Almighty Allah and commitment to the ideals of Islam. Fasting
also entails helping the less fortunate and poor in our midst in view of the
prevailing economic hardship and inequality nationwide.
“ACF wishes the Muslim Community a peaceful, rewarding and
blissful Ramadan fast. It equally urges Muslims to devote themselves to prayers
for unity, peaceful coexistence and the courage to overcome the security challenges
confronting Nigeria”.
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