Muslims have been urged to be generous righteousto both Muslims and Non Muslims in line with the teaching of the holy prophet Muhammed before,during and after Ramadan Fast.
An Islamic Scholar and Missioner of Nasrul Lahi-Li Fatih Sociey of Nigeria(NASFAT), Calabar branch, Cross Rivers State, Sheik Abdulkadir Bature, gave the admonition during the organisation’s 2015 Ramadan Lecture and Lauching of the Organisation’s Land Appeal Fund along Tinapa Road,Calabar.
The cleric who is also the Chief Imam of the University of Calabar Central Mosque urged Muslims to be upright in their deeds in whatever position they occupied.
He reminded the Ummah to be closer to Almighty Allah during and after the holy month of Ramadan and seek forgiveness of their sins from the Creator.
In a lecture entitled: “Ramadan, A month of Generosity, Righteousness” sheik Bature said betrayal of trust by the leadership is at the centre of most of the problems confronting the nation.
The scholar, while also stressing that the holy month should be the period of soul cleansing for every Muslim across the globe, explained that, “The holy month of Ramadan is the period to give out in charity to those in need because Almighty Allah has commanded us to do so as part of our trust to our brothers and sisters in Islam and to non-Muslims alike.
He advised Muslims to imbibe the spirits of Ramadan by being generous to their neighbours as one of the exemplary teachings of the holy Month.
He called on the muslim Ummah be their brothers keepers, care for each other and be an example of what Islam stand for by being patient in life and not seeking for wealth through dubious means.
“Islam teaches us to be generous and be our brothers keepers,leave a good life worthy of emulation and avoid any act of dubious.
“The last ten days of Ramadan has an abundant blessings and your reward will be bountiful before Allah if you willingly contribute your money and efforts to the cause of Allah during this Holy Month”he said.
The cleric prayed Allah to guide the government of Cross River State and Nigeria aright to enable them fulfilled all the good promises made to the citizens.
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