The Lagos state grand Khalifa of Tijaniyya, Sheikh Aminullah Abd’Salam Akoshile, has said the current hardship is a test from Allah, urging Muslims to be patient and prayerful.
Akoshile stated this during Qadriyyah’s annual maulid nabiyy celebration held last Sunday at the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos.
The event also featured special prayers for the nation led by Islamic scholars present at the occasion reciting various portions of the Glorious Qur’an; seeking guidance for the country and leaders.
According to him: “The reality is that we have hunger and ravaging the country. But it’s part of the test of Allah. Allah said He would test us occasionally with hunger and other things. And there would be glad tidings for those who are patient.
“We need prayer. Therefore, we should continue to pray for our leaders and our country. We will come out of this.”
The chief host and Khalifah Qadiriyyah Lagos, Sheikh Soliu Jamiu Amasa, noted that citizens have a role to play in tackling the hardship.
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According to him, “We should pray for our nation. We should pray for our leaders. When we support our leaders with prayer, they will get it right and everything will be okay.
“The government cannot do everything. So, at our individual level, we should be our brother’s keeper to see through this current economic downturn. On security, we should assist security agencies with relevant information. We all need to be security conscious in our various communities.”
He urged Muslims to emulate Prophet Muhammad, (s.a.w), since the Prophet remained a perfect embodiment of good character; adding that religious tolerance and peaceful coexistence would help to make a good society.
Let’s return to Allah, Sheikh Adebayo
Also, the Chief Missioner and Founder of Al-Abrar Foundation, Sheikh Adam Muhammad Raji Adebayo called on Muslims to return to Allah as a way of coming out of the present economic hardship.
“The antidote to this hardship is for us to go back to our creator. We should talk to the Almighty Allah because whatever is happening is in His decree. So, if truly we believe in destiny, we should all go back to our creator, pray to Him and seek His assistance on the current hardship. Importantly, we should seek forgiveness from Allah because all of us have committed sins one way or the other,” he said.
Earlier, the chairman of the occasion, Alhaji Kashim Ibrahim, former Chairman, Tertiary Education (TETfund), commended the movement for bringing thousands of Muslims together for the annual Mawlid Nabiyy, saying the celebration is unprecedented by all standards of measurement.
“We have leaders who have come from all over the country, from Kano, Abuja, Maiduguri, and so on. May Allah accept this as an act of Ibadah from all of us. Oh’ Allah grant our country peace; Oh’ Allah grant our country prosperity; guide our leaders, particularly President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the right path. Grant him good health and in no time Let us overcome all the economic challenges that we are facing,” he prayed.
Also, speaking at the event, the representative of the Deputy Governor, Lagos State Commissioner for Home Affairs, Hon. Olanrewaju Ibrahim Layode lauded the movement for promoting peace and peaceful coexistence.
“On behalf of the Lagos State Government, I congratulate the Qadriyyah movement on this important occasion. As a group, we have seen a lot of great activities the Qadriyyah movement has done in the state. We thank you for your efforts.
“As a government, we will continue to support organisations that are promoting peace and development in our state. We will extend our various welfare and society safety programmes to members of your group as an integral part of the state.”
“I urge parents here to continue to educate and talk to their wards, the young people. They should appeal to them to be calm and show understanding with the government. Things will get better soon.
“Our religious scholars should also help us include this appeal in their sermon. We understand there is an economic downturn, and it’s everywhere across the world. The rate may differ. Government is working round the clock to address the issue and bring ease to our people. Let’s try and show understanding with the government.
Tinubu-Ojo becomes Iya-Adinni of Qadriyyah
Highlight of the event was the conferment of Iya Adinni of Qadriyyah in Nigeria and Africa to Iyaloja General of Lagos State and President Tinubu’s daughter, Alhaja Folashade Tinubu-Ojo
Responding to the new Qadriyyah title, Tinubu-Ojo sued for patience, charging Nigerians to keep hope alive, assuring that everything would be better very soon.
“My message to all Nigerians is to please exercise a little more patience. Everything will be alright; it’s just a matter of time. We need to keep our hope alive. There is an economic downturn all over the world and not in Nigeria alone. But we pray Allah will see us through.”
