By Sodiq Lawal
The Chief Iman of Ifeland, Alhaji Abdul Samii AbdulHammed, has advised Muslims to emulate Prophet Muhammad and uphold the pillars of Islam.
He said this when members of the Ife Muslim Community visited Ooni’s Palace on Sunday as part of the Eid-ul-Fitr celebration in Ile-Ife.
He urged them to work with the fear of Allah and also maintain peace and harmony with their children and families.
He also urged the government to ease the sufferings of Nigerians and pay salaries regularly.
The Chief Imam said that if everyone put on the fear of Allah in executing their activities, Nigeria would be better.
Alhaji Saka Fawole, the Secretary to Ife Muslim Community, charged Muslims to continue worshipping Allah in truth and holiness.
He advised them not to go back to sinful acts after the Ramadan.
Earlier, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has urged parents to warn their children to avoid violence.
He urged youths to focus their attention on things that would bring progress and development to the country.
He thanked Allah for giving the Muslim faithful the grace to witness the 2017 Eid-ul-Fitr and congratulated them on the festival.
According to him, 70 per cent of Nigeria’s population is made up of the youth.
Ooni also appealed to youth to shun inflammatory statements that could cause chaos.
Ooni charged all tribes to be very careful and wary of incitement, and to look at things that are productive.
He called them to focus on things that would strengthen the nation.
He urged those in position of authority to concentrate in engaging youths in gainful employment.
