Ajia Balogun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Adegboyega Taofeek Adegoke, has urged muslims and Nigerians to ensure that the teachings of 2020 Ramadan reflect in their character after the festive season.
He made this call just as he felicitated with the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Saliu Adetunji, high chiefs and people of Ibadanland and Oyo State on the occasion of this year’s Eid-el-Fitri.
Speaking with journalists on the need to make the lessons learnt from Ramadan a guide in daily activities of human endeavours, he said “Muslims should be ready to ensure that the society feels the impact of the fasting period in their character and relationship with others, particularly non-Muslims.”
In his congratulatory message, Adegoke prayed for Allah’s protection on all during and after the celebration.
He enjoined all Muslims not to allow the lessons and significance of the Ramadan fasting to end with it, urging them to continue in the pursuance of peace for national development.
“I want to urge Muslims nationwide, that having pleaded with Allah for forgiveness, I want to urge them not to return to their sins, and act of disobedience to the teachings of Islam and the law of the land.
“As we combat the menace of Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, I want us all irrespective of the religion, position or tribe to obey the law of the land, and follow all the preventive and precautionary measures put in place to curtail the spread.
“And I want to task our leaders to have greater concern for the poor if they can recognise the spiritual core of man and give no room for senseless materialism, greed and primitive accumulation of wealth.
“If spiritual core of man is recognised, it could lead to a better perspective about life. There would be no room for senseless materialism, greed and primitive accumulation of wealth. Rather, there would be greater concern for the poor,” he stated.
