Ramadan: Senate Chief Whip preaches love, forgiveness

The Chief Whip of the Nigerian Senate, Sen. Orji Kalu has called on Muslims in Nigeria to use the holy month of Ramadan to offer prayers for the country.

Kalu made the call in his goodwill message issued on Saturday in Abuja, in which he prayed to Allah to give the Muslim community strength and peace during the holy month of Ramadan.

Describing the month as a holy season which should be dedicated to the service of Allah, Kalu said that forgiveness, piety, togetherness, almsgiving and generosity must be upheld beyond Ramadan.

He urged Muslims to embrace the teachings of the Holy Qu’ran and exemplary lifestyle of Prophet Mohammed in their daily endeavours.

According to Orji, the compulsory Ramadan fasting will afford Muslims the opportunity of self-appraisal in the service of Allah and humanity.

In his words, “I felicitate with our Muslim brothers and sisters on the commencement of 2022 Ramadan fasting. It is yet another opportunity for sober reflection and rededication to the service of Allah and mankind.

“The teachings of Holy Quran and exemplary qualities of Prophet Muhammed must be sustained in the month of Ramadan and beyond. Let us demonstrate love, forgiveness, peace and generosity during this holy season.

“Nigeria will be prosperous if we tolerate our brothers and sisters of other religious faiths. As a heterogeneous nation, we must respect the beliefs of all religions.

“The Muslim Ummah should use this holy month to pray for leaders at all levels of government.”

(NAN)