Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Bola Tinubu and his wife Senator Oluremi Tinubu on Friday called on Muslims to see Eid-el-Kabir not just as a time to celebrate but to reflect on the things that bind Nigerians together.
The duo released their messages in separate statements signed personally by them.
Tinubu said, “…As we celebrate Eid, let us use this moment to rededicate ourselves to greater adherence to the spiritually-enriching commands of Almighty Allah SWT. We must show the true spirit of Islam in our lives and not just on these special holidays. The holidays are given to us not merely as special moments to celebrate, but as kind reminders to strive as we must to become the people and nation we are meant to be.
“We face stiff challenges as a nation. Most troubling is the spate of violent attacks on innocent Nigerians. We must take a stand against terror and injustice. These evils lie forever outside our faith. Those who perpetrate such inhumanity do so in opposition to Islam and all that it means.
“To be true Muslims is to adhere to the principles of peace, tolerance, justice, and charity. Our faith asks us to stand against those perpetrating evil and visiting untold misery on others. And we must remain forever obedient to the kind and life-affirming principles of our faith.”
He also called for prayers for President Muhammadu Buhari, governors and other leaders.
Mrs Tinubu said in her own statement, “As we celebrate this special season and occasion, let us remember it is a time to honour the selflessness, resolve and commitment to God as reflected in the life of Prophet Ibrahim (ASW).
“This season is a celebration of the many ways faith can transcend boundaries and unite us under banners of fellowship and love, which is reflected in the exchange of gifts, alms-giving especially to the less privileged and those in need.
“The significance of the celebration is beyond the festivities but towards a sincere commitment to righteous conduct in our lives and towards fellow humans. Therefore, it is my sincere prayers that the spirit of community, togetherness and compassionate generosity bring good tidings to those celebrating this year’s Eid.”
