Ramadan: Sultan of Sokoto-led Council Asks Nigerians To Pray Against Hunger, Insecurity Destroying Nigeria Under Buhari Government

The Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI) has urged Muslims to intensify prayer during Ramadan for Allah to end the insecurity ravaging the country.
JNI, which is the umbrella body of Northern Muslims, is headed by Sa’ad Abubakar III, the Sultan of Sokoto State.

 
According to the group, 2022 Ramadan came in a difficult time, as the country under the Muhammadu Buhari-led government is bedevilled with multifaceted challenges; ranging from insecurity, to abject poverty, incessant inflation thus making life difficult for the common people.
JNI Secretary-General, Dr. Abubakar Khalid, urged Muslims to stay away from their many ungodly acts and imbibe the pious acts and teachings of Prophet Mohammed (SAW).
The statement read, “This year’s Ramadan came in a difficult time, as the nation is bedeviledwith multifaceted challenges; ranging from insecurity, to abject poverty, incessant inflation thus making life difficult for the common people. Despite these challenges, we say AlhamdulilLah as the Ummah slowly pulled through to the ending days of Ramadan. We pray Allah (SWT) shall continue to make life much easier for us and heal Nigeria of all its ailments. Amin.
“It should be noted that the last ten (10) days of Ramadan comes with the best of nights in the history of the world, as confirmed by various Ahadith(plural: sayings of the Prophet – SAW). Within these last nights is the night of majesty, also called the night of power (LailatulQadr) which Allah (SWT)stated that it is better than one thousand nights (equivalent to over 83 years). It is therefore recommended that Muslims should seek for this very night within the last ten (10) nights and it is sought in the last odd nights of Ramadan i.e. 21st, 23rd, 25th, 27th and 29th due to its importance, and the search for it commences today in-sha’Allah.
“The JNI is therefore using this auspicious occasion to urge the Ummah to intensify prayers for self, immediate families, neighbours, the government and leaders at all levels. We should fervently pray to Allah, the Most High for emancipation from the pang of insecurity, poverty, hunger, diseases and all other ills distressing us, our societies and the nation at large. On the other hand, as the 2023 General Elections is drawing closer, we should use the Ramadan period especially these last ten (10) days to cry out to Allah (SWT) for a rancour free electioneering, as well as free, fair and peaceful elections. We should use these days to persistently pray to Allah (SWT) to give us good and pious leaders that will lead us out of the unfortunate conundrum Nigeria has found itself, to a prosperous future. We should pray, pray and pray!
“Similarly, the JNI calls on the Muslims especially the well-to-do among them to increase their generosity by assisting and supporting the needy among us, as every act of kindness is fully noticed and reciprocated by Allah (SWT) in manifold. The orphans’ care should be given great consideration at this point in time, as the Ummah is tried with a large army of orphans due to acts of insurgency and other forms of brigandage. Taking care of the orphans attracts the mercy of Allah (SWT) to us thereby getting a way out of our present predicaments. In this regards, Muslims are reminded of the Zakatul Fitr (Ordained Alms Giving at the end of Ramadan Fasting), which is supposed to be given out to the needy in the last three days of Ramadan or in the early hours of ‘Eid-el-Fitr day before the commencement of the ‘Eid prayer.
“The last ten (10) days of Ramadan are for thoughtful introspection, sober reflections, as well intensification of effort geared towards attaining forgiveness, acceptance, mercy and all the good things promised by Allah, the Most High in this month. May Allah (SWT) increase us in sound health, strength, will and opportunity to make the best out of this year’s Ramadan. We also pray to Allah to accept our fasting, prayers, acts of kindness, glorifications, recitation of the glorious Quran, as well as every single act of worship we perform within and beyond the month of Ramadan.
“While wishing all Muslim faithful Allah’s pardon in these sacred days and after, we pray fervently for His benevolent acceptance of our Ramadan Fasting, even as we urge all Muslims never to return to abominable acts after the Ramadan. Likewise, we reiterate our call to the Muslim faithful to intensify prayers for the Ummah against all manners of misfortunes, relief and succour to the security and economic challenges threatening our survival in Nigeria. Lest we forget, 2023 General Elections is by the corner, we must as an Ummah intensify prayers for a hitch-free General Elections and disregard politicians trying to cause anarchy in the Nigerian state.
“While beseeching Allah (SWT) to preserve us upon Iman(faith) and goodness and give us long life to witness many more Ramadan, the Sultan of Sokoto and President-General, JNI wishes all an accepted Ramadan fasting and Eid-el-fitr.”