Sunday, March 30, 2025 -The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa'ad Abubakar, has urged Nigerians not to resort to insults in expressing their grievances to their leaders.
“It is good to always
tell our leaders when there is problem but in doing so, we should avoid abusive
words," he said.
“If you insult your leader, how can you ask him to do
something for you?
“But if you tell him your problems in a polite manner, I am
sure he will listen to you and even do the needful."
The Sultan who was delivering his Sallah message shortly
after observing the two units eid-el-fitr prayer at Fakon Idi on Sunday, urged
Nigerians to continue praying for their leaders at all levels.
“Pray for Mr President, pray for your Governors, pray for
your local government chairmen and pray for your lawmakers so that God can pity
them and assist them in discharging their responsibilities.
“You should also continue praying for peace, development and
prosperity in our states and the country at large,” he said.
Sultan Sa’ad who is the President General, Nigeria
Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, however, congratulated Muslims for the
successful completion of the 29 days Ramadan fast, admonishing them to sustain
the virtues of the holy month in their subsequent dealings.
“Don’t go back to those things that you were doing before
the Holy Month of Ramadan,” he counseled them.
He further commended Islamic preachers for maintaining
decorum in their Ramadan Tafsir, urging them to maintain the tempo in their
subsequent preaches.
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