President Muhammadu Buhari has sent greetings and best
wishes to Muslims as they commence 30 days of Ramadan fasting.
Buhari urged Muslims to use the season “to project the best
and finest virtues of Islam by personal conduct, and not precept.”
In a goodwill message to mark the beginning of the holy
month of Ramadan, Buhari says “let us use this opportunity to put the best
teachings of Islam into practice, such as kindness and the love of humanity.”
According to the President, “This is an occasion for deep
reflection and greater fear of Allah and avoidance of all evils that harm humanity.
“Ramadan is characterised by abstention from food and drinks
from dawn to dusk, which brings both the rich and poor to share the experience
of hunger together, thereby strengthening the bonds between haves and
have-nots.”
Buhari explained that “as we begin these 30 days fasting
season, let us not forget that Ramadan is not only about abstention from eating
and drinking, but it is a reminder to refrain from all kinds of evil and
transgressions that harm humanity.
“I am particularly aware of the activities of traders who
artificially increase the prices of their goods, including food at the
beginning of every month of Ramadan. This kind of exploitation is against the
spirit of the Ramadan and the spirit of Islam.”
Buhari added that “while we are observing this important
occasion in the spiritual life of Muslims, let us share food and drinks with
the less fortunate, because by sharing our blessings with others, Allah will
multiply our rewards for good deeds.”
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