Former speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly and an
aspirant for the forthcoming senatorial election in Lagos east, Rt Hon.
Jokotola Abdulwaheed Pelumi has urged muslim faithfuls to use the occasion of
the Eid Kabir in diligently holding firm to the lessons of sacrifice,
perseverance, love, tolerance and loyalty to friends.
In his Eid il Kabir message he personally signed, he also used to opportunity to canvass for efforts at reducing the pandemic by observing all health advise by the government
According to him" this annual celebration is here again to
remind us of the test, victory, loyalty, belief in Allah
and determination of the sacrifice of Prophet Ibraheem and his total
obedience to Allah to sacrifice his Son, therefore as we join other
muslim faithfuls in observing this great celebration, let us diligently
hold firm to the lessons of sacrifice, perseverance, love, tolerance,
steadfastness, and loyalty to our friends , family, neighbours , colleagues and
government at large. Let us remember that it is through Allahs
mercy that we are alive today "
He maintained that the hallmark of this solemn
festival as exemplified by the prophet of God ( Peace be upon Him) is
total love for Allah,is for us to adhere to all the rules and regulations
of flattening the curve of this deadly pandemic by using our face masks ,
observance of social distancing and stay at home if we do not have anything
serious to do outside our homes.
"I wish you all, a corona virus free Eid- Adha
celebrations.
May Allah Accept our Sacrifices and prayers as an act of
ibadah," he concluded.
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