I rejoice with the Muslim Ummah across the country particularly,
those in Lagos State, as they join the rest of the Muslim world to mark
Mawlid Nabiyy, the birthday of the Holy Prophet of Islam, Muhammad ( S.
A. W) .
The Prophet’s message was always one of peace, truthfulness, faithfulness and eschewing of all forms of vice.
The
celebration provides the Muslims the opportunity to reflect on the
Prophet’s deeds and pronouncements, as well as the message he brought
from Allah.
I therefore use this auspicious
occasion of his birthday celebration to call on all Muslim faithfuls to
align themselves with the Prophet’s teachings which borders on
piety,charity, tolerance and peaceful co-existence among others.
I
enjoin the faithfuls to continue to demonstrate in their lives, the
good virtues of the Prophet, so as to engender the peace and unity
needed for growth and development of the country in general and that of
the state in particular.
They should replicate
in their lives the lessons of tolerance, piety, patience, honesty,
justice and good neighborliness as preached and exemplified by Prophet
Muhammad( S. A. W ) as well as use the occasion to pray for continue
unity, peace and progress of the nation. Happy Eid Mawlid Nabiyy to you all.
Tolani AbatiChief Press Secretary.