Eid-el-Adha: Pharm Abdulkareem Jamiu urge Muslims to spread love »

The Chief of Staff To Kogi State Governor, Pharm Abdulkareem Moh’d Jamiu has urged Muslims to use the special season of Eid-el-Adha to spread love and share bounties of Allah with neighbours.

He made this known in his goodwill message to commemorate this year’s celebration where he felicitated with Muslims across the state and nation

In his words “I take this opportunity to remind Muslims that the Idul-Adha is observed for a period of three days (10th, 11th and 12th of the Month of Dhul-Hijjah, Aside consumption of special delicacies, appearing in the best of attires and generally being in a festive mood, Muslims are reminded that Idul-Adha is a period of glorifying Allah and praising Him. It is also a period of spreading love, goodwill and sharing the bounties of Allah with the needy, neighbours and friends”

He noted that the aim of the festivali was to inculcate in Muslims the culture of piety and self-righteousness, as well as encourage the spirit of self-sacrifice, submission to God and withstanding the trials of Allah while he enjoined Musilims to remember the words of Allah and always be on their best behaviours.

The COS said “As we celebrate this year’s Eid-ul Kabir, there is no better time for us to put into use the injunctions of God on obedience to Him and submission to parental wish, which was practically demonstrated by Prophet Ismail (Peace be upon him) as such, i urge all Muslims to desist from negative vices and engage positively in the development of our dear state and country”

Pharm Abdulkareem Jamiu asserted that the spiritual importance of this day should not be lost on us quoting Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), it is a period when deeds of righteousness are most beloved to Allah and most richly rewarded by Him.

He urged Muslims to take advantage of the period and engage in acts of worship to the best of their ability.