Ramadan: Islamic cleric congratulates Muslims

The Founder, Muslims’ In Light Organisation, Sufi Centre Nigeria, Dr Rasheed Akinbile, has felicitated Muslims in Oyo State and across the country on the commencement of Ramadan.

He urged Muslim faithful to seize the opportunity of the holy month to renew their faith and trust in Allah to reap the gains and benefits of the month for personal and national development.

He gave the charge in his Ramadan message on Sunday at a pre-Ramadan lecture delivered during the organisation’s service at City Zawiah, Challenge, Ibadan.

In a Ramadan message personally signed by Akinbile after the Sunday service, he admonished Muslims to imbibe the teachings contained in the Quran regarding the blessed month, including showing kindness and generosity.

According to him, the month of Ramadan is a period of spiritual upliftment and complete devotion to Allah for spiritual cleansing.

He said, “Muslims should take full advantage of the holy month to strengthen their commitment to Allah by renewing their faith and trust in Allah alone for them to be able to reap the benefits that are embedded in the month which are peace, harmony, tranquillity, happiness, success, and achievements.

“I congratulate Muslim faithfuls in Oyo State and around the globe for witnessing yet another blessed month of Ramadan. We thank Allah (SWT), who has made this possible.

“Ramadan is a period of complete devotion to Allah (SWT) and I urge all Muslim brothers and sisters to take full advantage of the period to strengthen their faith, trust, and commitment to Allah (SWT).

“They must endeavour to increase their level of dkhir (remembrance of Allah) to experience spiritual cleansing and nearness to Allah. They should also engage in the act of kindness, goodness, and generosity by showing love and extending hands of support to the less privileged and the needy in their various societies, as it was the practice of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW)

“I pray to Allah to accept all your deeds as an act of worship in this blessed month and reward us all abundantly. Ramadan Kareem.”