Maulid: Pray for peace, unity, Apatira urges Muslims
Mojisola Lawal
As Muslims across the world celebrate the birth of noble Prophet of Islam, Muhammad, Executive Chairman, Itire-Ikate Local council development area, Hon. (Dr) Ahmed Olanrewaju Apatira, has urged Muslims in Nigeria to pray for an enduring peace and unity, especially as the country approached election year.
Dr Apatira gave the charge while also calling on them to pray for continuous progress of Nigeria and God’s guidance in the election of humane leaders in the 2023 polls.
He implores Muslims to follow the exemplary leadership style of the Prophet of Islam by promoting peaceful existence, truthfulness, dedication, commitment and obedience to the constituted authority.
Islam, he stated, is one therefore Nigerians, regardless of religious affiliations and convictions must learn to live as one.
Religion, according to him, must not be a tool for disunity, adding, “Nigerians must shun ethnic, political and religious differences and work towards building a safer, peaceful and prosperous Nigeria. The celebration of the birth of Prophet Muhammad should be a period for all of us to reflect on what the Prophet of Islam stood for during his lifetime.
We must reflect on his tolerance and perseverance in the face of persecution and even rejection by his people. This is not a period for merriment alone, but also of renewal of faith and hope in the leadership of the country.
We must dwell more on the bond that unite us as one people and one nation irrespective of ethnic diversity.”
The council helmsman also tasked the voting population to commit themselves to national development as project Nigeria is the collective responsibility of all Nigerians.
He said, “I want to seize this occasion to also urge Nigerians to commit themselves more to national development as in this; lies the country of our dream.
As the 2023 election approaches, I also want to advice all of us to shun violence, and desist from any act that can lead to breakdown of law and order and threaten the unity of the country.
The ways we can do these are by being tolerant, showing love and understanding among ourselves for the attainment of a peaceful and prosperous Nigeria generation yet unborn will be proud of.”
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