JNI urges Muslims to intensify prayers for peace

By AbdulGafar Alabelewe, Kaduna

The Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI) has urged Muslims to use the last 10 days of Ramadan to intensify prayers for peace and prosperity in the country.

The JNI made the appeal in a statement issued in Kaduna by its Secretary-General, Dr Khalid Aliyu.

The JNI also implored Muslims to fervently engage in supplications and dedication to the worship of Allah, amidst the daunting challenges and uncertainties bedevilling the country.

It said the government should be more alive to its primary responsibility of safeguarding the lives and property of citizens.

“We must individually and collectively strive more to earn Allah’s forgiveness and mercy in this blessed month.

“Thus, the Nigerian Muslims are called upon to sustain the tempo of worshiping Allah and maximize these last days by reciting more of the Glorious Qur’an.

“More importantly, we should pray for an end to the myriad of security imbroglio in Nigeria.”

It further urged Muslims to support the poor, the needy and orphans in the society, “especially now that many families are finding it very unbearable as a result of biting economic challenges bedevilling the country.”

“We call on the Muslim faithful to intensify prayers for the Ummah against all manner of misfortunes, relief and succour for the myriads of economic and security challenges hampering the nation,” it added.

The JNI advised Muslims not to return to abominable acts after Ramadan, “as the Lord of Ramadan remains the Lord of the Worlds and He takes account of all our actions”.