Senate President Bukola Saraki, yesterday, urged Muslims to use the holy month of Ramadan to pray to Allah for divine intervention in the fight against insurgency.
Saraki, in a Ramadan message to Muslim faithful in Abuja, enjoined them to be of good conduct during the holy month.
“Holiness is the key to maximise the spiritual and physical benefits in Ramadan,” he said.
He noted that Ramadan, being one of the pillars of Islam, be used to seek Allah’s face in the fight against insecurity in the nation.
He urged Islamic scholars and preachers to be guarded in their teachings during the fasting period, urging them to concentrate on the true teachings of Islam, rather than engaging in mutual recrimination.
Saraki said: “Muslim scholars should educate their audience of what is expected of Muslims during and after the holy month of Ramadan to earn Allah’s blessings.
“As we begin this year’s Ramadan fast, we must be firm in the pursuit of good deeds, we must pray for peace and the unity of our dear country.”
He reminded Muslims to be of good courage and help the needy during the Ramadan fast in line with the commandments of Allah.