Eid-el-Kabir: Sultan urges prayers for leaders

The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has urged residents to continue praying for leaders and peace in the country, stressing that prayers remain important for progress and societal development. The Sultan stated this while addressing a large crowd at his palace shortly after the Eid-el-Kabir prayer in Sokoto. It is a longstanding tradition […]

The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has urged residents to continue praying for leaders and peace in the country, stressing that prayers remain important for progress and societal development.

The Sultan stated this while addressing a large crowd at his palace shortly after the Eid-el-Kabir prayer in Sokoto.

It is a longstanding tradition in Sokoto for residents and visitors to accompany the Sultan back to his palace after Eid prayers to listen to his message in the presence of the governor, government officials, traditional rulers and members of the public.

“Our prayers are very important. Continue praying for the governor, the president, lawmakers, ministers, senators, traditional rulers and religious leaders so that there will be more progress,” he said.

The Sultan offered prayers for President Bola Tinubu and Ahmad Aliyu Sokoto, while also praying for Nigerian pilgrims in Saudi Arabia and asking Allah to grant them safe return journeys.

He commended the Sokoto State Government for facilitating the movement of intending pilgrims to Saudi Arabia on time, noting that reports available to him indicated they had performed their Hajj activities smoothly.

The Sultan also prayed for peace and improved security, noting that some parts of Sokoto and other states were still facing security challenges.

“There is insecurity in many places in Sokoto and other states. We pray to Allah to bring ease and grant us peace and peaceful coexistence,” he said.

The Sultan added that while people may openly display support for individuals of their choice, ultimate power belongs to Allah.

“There are many displaying pictures of those they support, but Allah knows everything. He owns everything and everyone. Our duty is prayer,” he said.