THE Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Samuel Odulana Odugade 1, has urged Muslims not to allow the virtues and lessons of the Ramadan fast end with the month.
Oba Odulana, in a statement yesterday by his personal assistant, Chief Isiaka Akinpelu, listed the lessons of Ramadan as including humility, self-discipline, self-sacrifice, tolerance, purity, honesty, sobriety, and nearness to Almighty Allah.
He implored Muslims to allow the lessons to guide them in their daily activities, conduct and disposition to one another.
“I want to urge all to be patient, tolerant and refrain from all acts that could further jeopardise the fragile peace in the country and ensure maximum cooperation and support for the government at all levels to get rid of the numerous ills that afflict the nation, particularly the on-going threat to its peace, security and stability.
“I am congratulating all the Muslims in Ibadanland, Oyo State and Nigeria on the successful completion of this year’s Ramadan fast. It is my prayer that the Almighty Allah grants every supplication made unto him during this Ramadan fast in the life of everyone and the nation at large,” the Olubadan said.