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A faith-based organisation, Ansar-Ud-Deen Society of Nigeria has offered prayers for national security, peaceful co-existence and socio-economic rejuvenation of the country.
At the event held at the Ansar-ud-deen Mosque, Maitama, Abuja, the organisation also prayed for the success of President Bola Tinubu’s administration as well as other leaders at various levels of government in the country.
The Abuja branch Chief Imam of the society, Musa Olaofe, underscored the need for citizens to work hard in the quest to promote peaceful co-existence and progress of the country.
The cleric explained that the idea behind the special prayer session for the country stemmed from a desire to contribute to the nation’s progress and development, while also seeking divine wisdom and guidance for its leaders.
“Today is a special day to pray for Nigeria. As believers, we are not perturbed over the current situation because we believe strongly in Almighty Allah and we know, in no distant time, Nigeria will overcome the predicaments.
“We believe strongly that with this prayer, Allah will guide our leaders right and eliminate the pocket of challenges confronting us as a nation,’’ he said.
He enjoined citizens to desist from cursing their leaders.
“We should continue to pray for them and say positive things about our country,“ he said.
Chairman of the 2024 Ramadan Committee of Ansar-ud-Deen Society, Abuja branch, Ismail Omipidan, revealed that the society had successfully provided daily meals for over 500 fasting Muslims since the commencement of Ramadan.
He extolled all members of the society for their support to the committee.
He thanked all well-meaning Nigerians who donated generously to the society throughout the month of Ramadan to execute the feeding initiative and other obligations targeted to propagate and promote Islam.
Chairman, Ansar-ud-deen, Abuja branch, Mohammad Kabir-Olayiwola, urged Muslims to sustain the good deeds exhibited during the Holy month beyond Ramadan period.
The society distributed rice to its members numbering over 400 as well as other members of the public.
