By Muhammad Sani
Mr Abdullamidi Busari, Federal Auditor in charge of the Federal Ministry of Works, Abuja, has urged Muslims to reflect the exemplary character of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) in their daily lives.
Busari made the call in Abuja while serving as Chairman of the Maulid Nabiyy celebration organised by the Ansorul Faydoti Tijaniyyah Yoruba Society of Nigeria.
He said the celebration of Maulid Nabiyy provided Muslims with an opportunity to commemorate the birth of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) and reflect on his noble life and teachings.
According to him, the occasion should also enable Muslims to renew their commitment to the Prophet’s teachings of faith, compassion, justice, patience and peaceful coexistence.
Busari said, “The celebration of Maulud is a reminder for us to revisit his Seerah, his character, his compassion, his honesty, his patience, and his love for humanity.”
He stressed that the Prophet’s exemplary character remained relevant in addressing the moral and social challenges confronting humanity.
“In a world filled with challenges, hatred and moral decay, there is no better time than now to emulate the noble character of Rasulullah (SAW),” he said.
Busari challenged Muslims to examine the extent to which they demonstrated the Prophet’s virtues in their homes, businesses, places of worship and relationships with their neighbours.
“This year’s Maulud should challenge us to ask: How much of the Prophet’s character do we reflect in our homes, in our businesses, in our dealings with neighbours, and in our worship?” he said.
He urged participants to listen attentively to the lectures delivered at the event and apply the lessons in their personal and communal lives.
“I urge all of us to listen attentively to our lecturers today with open hearts, and to take home one or two lessons that will make us better Muslims,” Busari said.
He expressed gratitude to Almighty Allah for granting the Muslim faithful the opportunity to witness another celebration of the birth of Prophet Muhammad (SAW).
Busari also prayed for Allah’s peace and blessings upon Prophet Muhammad (SAW), his household, companions and all Muslims who follow his path.
The guest lecturer, Sheikh Daud Abdulmajeed Alfanla, described sufism as a spiritual tradition within Islam that emphasises purification of the heart, sincerity, remembrance of Allah and development of good character.
Alfanla said sufism encouraged Muslims to cultivate humility, patience, compassion and love for others through practices including dhikr, sincere prayer, self-discipline, repentance and reflection.
He said, “Sufi teachings also encourage believers to avoid pride, hatred and excessive attachment to worldly possessions while striving for good character.”
According to him, sufism has contributed to Islamic scholarship, education, literature and the spread of Islam in different parts of the world, including Africa.
Sheikh Sa’ad Suleiman, Grand Khalifah, Tijaniyyah, Ansorul Faydoti Tijaniyyah Yoruba Society of Nigeria, said Maulid Nabiyy provided an avenue for Muslims, especially the younger generation, to learn about the Prophet’s exemplary character and sacrifices.
Suleiman said the celebration also promoted unity, brotherhood, charity and concern for the less privileged, urging Muslims to translate the Prophet’s teachings into actions that strengthen families and communities.
The event featured a turbaning ceremony where Sheikh Sharafdeen Aliagon was honoured as Wakilut-Tijaniyyah, Sheikh Miftaudeen Balogun as Jawadul-Faydoh, while Sheikh Muhammad Qasim Shittabey was honoured as Sarkin Samarin Faydoh.(NAN) www.nannews.ng
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Edited by Deji Abdulwahab
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