Bida: Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar, the Etsu Nupe and Chairman of the Niger Council of Traditional Rulers, has called on Muslims and Nigerians at large to rededicate themselves to the worship of God and to remain steadfast in faith during the Holy month of Ramadan. The royal father made the call on Thursday at the Ramadan Tafsir held at the Etsu Usman Zaki Central Mosque in Bida.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, he urged the Muslim Ummah to guard their fasting against any acts capable of diminishing its spiritual value, stressing the need for discipline, sincerity, and total submission to the will of Allah throughout the sacred month. The Etsu Nupe emphasized the importance of patience in the pursuit of worldly aspirations, advising Nigerians to trust in God’s timing in all circumstances. He stated that Ramadan is a period of spiritual renewal, self-restraint, and increased devotion, requiring believers to consciously avoid actions and utterances that could invalidate or spoil their fasting.
The Etsu Nupe further highlighted the importance of gratitude and patience as key virtues that strengthen faith and attract divine blessings. He prayed to Allah to grant Muslims the patience and steadfast faith required to reap the full spiritual benefits of the holy month, and sought divine acceptance of the fast and supplications of the faithful, along with protection against anything that could invalidate their acts of worship.
Additionally, the Etsu Nupe offered prayers for peace and stability in Nigeria, stressing that national peace is essential for meaningful development. He prayed that God would grant the country lasting peace so that leaders at all levels could effectively deliver the much-needed dividends of democracy to the people. He also prayed for the forgiveness of parents, both living and deceased, asking Allah to shower His mercy upon them.
The Ramadan Tafsir was attended by Islamic scholars, traditional title holders, and members of the Muslim community in Bida and its environs, among others.