By Aisha Cole

The Chief Imam of Sideeqat Ahmad Megida Central Mosque, Ikorodu, Nurudeen Abdul-Kadiri, has called on Nigerians to place their hope in President Bola Tinubu’s administration and support him with prayers.

Abdul-Kadiri made this appeal during the Eid-el-Fitr prayer service held in Ikorodu, Lagos State, on Sunday.

He acknowledged the challenges of the nation but emphasised that Nigerians should trust in Allah to resolve the country’s challenges.

“Let us place our hope in Allah; we should not be despondent, for Allah will fix all things.

“Always pray for our leaders, do not curse them, and ask Allah to guide them. With Allah, everything will be okay,” Abdul-Kadiri said.

He also prayed that “Almighty Allah will place policies and programmes in the hearts of our leaders that will benefit ordinary people on the streets.”

The Chief Imam highlighted that the essence of Ramadan was to attain piety and to reach out to the needy.

He urged Muslims to continue the good deeds practiced during Ramadan and to let God’s consciousness guide their actions.

Islamic scholar Ustaz Muhammad-Sadeeq Sulaimon also spoke, reminding the congregation that it was Allah’s command to come together after fasting to offer gratitude.

“Before attending the Eid prayers, we must give Zakatul Fitr by sharing food with the less privileged, allowing them to celebrate within their communities,” Sulaimon said.

He acknowledged the country’s current difficulties but assured Nigerians that with perseverance, the situation would not last forever.

Nutritionist Hajia Bolanle Oreagba urged Nigerians to view the celebration as a turning point for positive change, encouraging them to continue the spirit of love and support exhibited during Ramadan to make Nigeria a better place.

A cross section of some Muslim women at the Sideeqat Ahmad Megida Central Mosque Ikorodu, during Eid-el-Fitr prayer on Sunday.

Alhaji Kafilat Amodemaja, a teacher, encouraged hope for a brighter future in spite of the tough times, while author Abdul-Rahman Alli stressed the need for unity and support for the present administration.

Alli also expressed sympathy with the Edo State Government over the recent killings of 16 Muslims, urging Nigerians to embrace peace and love one another.

“Let us embrace peace because Allah says that if you kill a soul, it is as if you have killed all of humanity,” Alli said. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Benson Ezugwu/Abiemwense Moru