Extend kindness, charity beyond Ramadan, NASFAT urges Muslims

The Chief Missioner of Nasrul Lahi-L-Fatih Society (NASFAT), Imam Abdul-Azeez Morufu Onike, has advised the Muslim faithful to extend kindness, charity and generosity to the needy beyond Ramadan. He also advised Muslims to live a moderate and simple lifestyle while appealing to them to cultivate the habit of praying for their leaders. Onike spoke during […]

The Chief Missioner of Nasrul Lahi-L-Fatih Society (NASFAT), Imam Abdul-Azeez Morufu Onike, has advised the Muslim faithful to extend kindness, charity and generosity to the needy beyond Ramadan.

He also advised Muslims to live a moderate and simple lifestyle while appealing to them to cultivate the habit of praying for their leaders.

Onike spoke during the Night of Majesty (Laylatul-Kadir) marked on the eve of the just concluded Eid-el-Fitr held at NASFAT Islamic Centre, Asese Ogun State.

The chief missioner led the congregation in prayer for the country’s leaders, asking God to guide them in formulating and implementing policies and programmes that would elevate the nation to greater heights.

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In his sermon at the event, Islamic scholar, Ustaz Musa Mohammad Raji, urged the Muslim faithful to adhere to the guidelines and principles of Islam to achieve peace of mind, attract blessings, and attain success from Allah.

Quoting verses from the Holy Qur’an and the Hadith of Prophet Mohammed, Ustaz Raji explained that anyone who achieves success must recognise that it comes from God.

He cautioned Muslims against straying from Allah’s path in their struggles to make ends meet.

He also urged the Muslim faithful to contribute to the development and advancement of Islam, stating that those who remain steadfast in prayer and worship should expect help from God.

He advised the faithful to dedicate themselves to prayer and worship, remaining patient and optimistic that assistance would come from Allah.

Ustaz Raji cautioned against engaging in unholy acts, which he said would attract God’s punishment, emphasising that only God can bestow blessings upon mankind.

The cleric highlighted the importance of forgiveness, urging individuals to overlook others’ shortcomings, perform good deeds, and refrain from judging others based on their behaviour, as God is the ultimate judge.

President of NASFAT, Alhaji Ayodeji Abdul-Rauf Abdul-Wahid, called on Nigerians to exercise patience with their leaders amidst the challenging times they face, asking the citizens to continue praying for the nation and reduce their appetite for foreign goods.

He also prayed for the preservation of Nigeria and blessings upon its citizens. He prayed for divine guidance to lead and bless Nigerians for the greater good of the nation.

Abdul-Wahid also reiterated NASFAT’s solidarity with the people of Ukraine, Syria, Pakistan, Palestine and others, especially the Muslim community in Gaza.