Ramadan: Ogun League of Imams tasks  Muslims on charity 

Ramadan
Abeokuta, May 6, 2019 (NAN) Alhaji Liadi Orunsolu, the President-General, League of Imam and Alfas in Ogun, has urged Muslims to  seize the opportunity of the Ramadan to demonstrate more love for humanity through acts of charity, kindness and generosity.

Orunsolu said this in a statement made available to newsmen in Abeokuta on Monday.

He said that it was important to use the opportunity to remember the less privileged and those going through challenges.

The president-general also enjoined Muslims to devote themselves fully to the worship of Allah throughout the holy month and use the period to pray for the progress, peace and prosperity of Ogun and the nation.

“On behalf of the League of Imams and Alfas in Ogun State, I hereby congratulate all Muslims all over the world, especially those in Ogun state and Nigeria on the commencement of the 1440 Ramadan fasting.

“Fasting is not just about avoiding food and drinks.  Rather, it is an opportunity to strive for inner purification and self-accountability.

” Ramadan is meant to inculcate righteousness and self discipline.

“As Muslims, the holy month of Ramadhan is an opportunity to engage in sober reflections and absolute return to Allah.

” I urge all of us in Muslims to devote our souls and bodies in total submission to Allah now and henceforth,” he said.

He also urged all political office holders  to be God fearing and be dedicated to finding solutions to the numerous challenges facing the nation.

The cleric enjoined Muslims in the state to pray for the incoming administration of Dapo Abiodunso that it would have a successful, progressive and prosperous tenure.

“We thank Allah in appreciation of the success recorded by Gov. Ibikunle Amosun. As he completes his tenure in office, we wish him more success in future,

“I pray to Almighty Allah to please grant all Muslims the wherewithal to successfully complete the fasting period; accept all our worship and sacrifices and answer our prayers,” he said. (NAN)
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(Edited by Mufutau Ojo)