ASHENEWS reports that for the peace, unity and socioeconomic, and political development of Nigeria, and the world, Sultan Sa’ad Abubakar has approved the recitation of the Holy Qur’an and prayers by Islamic clerics in Sokoto.
This online platform further reports that the recitation is coordinated by Sarki Malamai of Sokoto, Yahaya Malam Boyi, and Imam of Sheikh Usman Dan Fodiyo Mosque, Sheikh Abubakar Liman.
The Sultan believes that the situation in Nigeria and around the world has gotten to the point that mankind need to retire to seeking the face of Allah in forgiveness, repentance and vow to turn a new leaf that, as leaders and the led, “we shall from now on do what is right”.
By making this resolution, the Sultan believes it is time to seek that Allah resolves all the issues of Nigeria, in particular, and make the country better before, during and after the upcoming general elections.
The clerics, who gathered for the Qur’anic recitation and prayers in Sheikh Usman Dan Fodiyo Mosque, near Hubare, tomb of the first Amir-ul Mu’mineen on Monday February 20, 2023 equivalent of Rajab 29, 1444AH, prayed that Allah would give Nigeria peace, guide leaders across sectors to always do what is right, remove tendencies of evils from all citizens and make all Nigerians to love him, love their country and turn a new leaf to begin to behave well towards one another, regardless of tribes and religions.
The leadership of Qadiriyyah sufism in Sokoto had approached the Sultan with their plan to call their followers and all Muslims to participate in the said prayer session.
The Sultan accepted the plan but did not attend.
In the meantime, Sultan Sa’ad Abubakar has directed that a letter should go out from the office of Wazirin Sokoto, Professor Wali Junaid, calling on all Muslims across the country to pray for peace and harmony to reign in the country, especially during the electioneering period.
