Hon. Yusuff Sahib Oladayo (Agba Egbe)
felicitated the Muslim community on the commencement of the new Islamic year.
Agba Egbe, in his congratulatory message on Wednesday in Ibadan through his media aide, Bodija Akinwale, called on the Muslim faithful to intensify more prayers, noting that we can only scale the hurdles of life with the power of intensified prayers unto almighty Allah.
He charged Muslims to reflect on the essence of Hijrah and imbibe the lessons of perseverance, tolerance, selflessness, steadfastness, piety, and amity inherent in the season as nothing new that begins without an end.
He also called for continuous support and prayers for the governor of Oyo state, Engr. Seyi Makinde stated that nothing can be done or achieved without the support or prayers from the masses.
“I congratulate my brothers and sisters in Islam and indeed the Muslim community for witnessing 1st Muharram, 1445 AH.
“It is my prayer that we will experience more on planet Earth.
“We all need to have a deep reflection on the lessons and essence of Hijrah of the Holy Prophet Muhammad SAW, which is primarily to avert war, maintain and preserve peaceful coexistence among mankind of different religions,”
Agba Egbe further implored the Muslim faithful and others to focus and practice the teachings of Hijrah that also revolved around tolerance and perseverance as well as fear of God to promote unity.
“We should also continue to support and pray for Nigeria and her leaders for Allah’s divine wisdom and the wherewithal needed to tackle the challenges of the bedeviling economy. Agba Egbe stated.
