Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar says COVID-19 is a test
from God.
In a Sallah message on Saturday, Atiku asked Nigerians to
continue to abide by the guidelines issued by health authorities.
The former vice-president said guidelines are for the
benefit of Nigerians and the world at large.
“All these strictures could not have made our fasting less
valid because, as Muslims, we believe that everything that happens is with the
command of Almighty Allah. We are taught in the scripture and the Sunnah of
Noble Prophet Muhammad (SAW) that God would test our faith individually and as
an Ummah,” he said.
“The current situation of the COVID-19 pandemic is a test
from Allah and, having fasted as we are enjoined as Muslims, let us continue to
remember that it is part of our faith to protect all lives and to abide by
regulations from those in authority, especially during a time of great
uncertainty like this.
“Those protocols about avoidance of crowded places, social
distancing and regular washing of hands are for our own benefits and the
benefits of humankind in general.
“As Muslims, it is incumbent upon us to do our best both in
action and in prayers to ensure that the world is healed of this deadly virus
in the earliest possible time.”
Atiku said it is incumbent on governments at all levels to
prioritise the welfare of the people when planning for post-COVID-19 era.
“People in leadership positions all over the world should
learn from countless examples of how Prophet Muhammed (SAW) and his immediate
disciples took the welfare of the people as priority in administration of a
state,” he said.
“This time calls for sacrifice in leadership. This is no
time for extravagance and living in luxury.This year’s Eid-el-fitr celebration
is already a special one.
“But I wish all Nigerian Muslims and their counterparts
across the world a more special celebration, filled with pleasant moments as we
pray together and enjoy the day with our families.”
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