CurrentReport Blog Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has urged Muslim faithful across Nigeria to dedicate ample time to supplication during the holy month of Ramadan, seeking divine mercy for the country and individuals alike. In a statement released by his Media Office in Abuja on Sunday, Abubakar emphasized the significance of Ramadan as a time for seeking Allah’s forgiveness and mercy.
According to Abubakar, Ramadan is a period of divine mercy bestowed upon humanity, requiring Muslims to demonstrate increased compassion towards one another and extend their charitable deeds, particularly to the less privileged. With Ramadan coinciding with challenging times in Nigeria, he stressed the importance of heightened charitable acts, urging those with means to extend their assistance beyond previous years.
Abubakar highlighted the necessity for steadfast adherence to the obligations of Ramadan, emphasizing the importance of prayer for divine intervention in Nigeria’s socio-economic challenges. He called upon Muslims to fervently supplicate for Allah’s blessings and guidance, aiming for increased prosperity and peace both during and after the holy month.