A cleric, Prophet Sam Olu Alo has felicitated with the Muslim ummah on the occasion of Eid-el-Kabir, urging them to sustain their religious obligations of living in peace and harmony with fellow human beings.
He urged them to desist from actions that can bring about disunity among members of the society.
Prophet Alo, who is the Planter, Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) Adamimogo, Grace Of Mercy Prayer Mountain World-wide charged Nigerians, irrespective of religions, to come together in love and harmony to bring peace and development to our nation.
A statement issued by the Personal Assistant to the cleric, Deji Ogunbusuyi urged Muslims to always live by the ethos of sacrifice, faithfulness, diligence and love exemplified by Prophet Ibrahim, saying these are good characteristic required to build a peaceful, united and prosperous nation.
He saluted President Tinubu for promoting religious harmony in the country through equitable appointments and good fraternities across ethnic lines, which he said Governor Oyebanji was promoting at the state level.
The statement reads, “It is my great honour and privilege to salute the Muslim faithful on the occasion of Eid-El-Kabir. Your sacrifices at all levels of government has helped to stabilise this nation. I commend you.
“The festival of sacrifice is a celebration of Prophet Ibrahim’s (AS) absolute faith in the Almighty Allah, a tradition that the noble Prophet Muhammad (SAW) continued with, which is being observed annually by Muslims worldwide as an act of worship.
“We all know what we are in a difficult and daunting time. As we confront our challenges and difficulties, we are invited to emulate sacrifice and faith in our daily lives.
“In these difficult time, let us be buoyed by faith and retain the hope that together we can make things better. Let us embrace the lesson of sacrifice and uphold peace and goodwill towards all.
“We should be hopeful that things shall get better under President Tinubu’s hegemony. The economic policies might be hurting, but we have the inkling that the future shall be greater.
“With humility, I congratulate you and wish you a rewarding time as you sojourn in this religious adventure that will further boost your faith in Allah with this celebration.
He however pray for Muslims that travel to Mecca that as they go safely, they will come back, urging the to remember Nigeria in their prayers in Mecca.