The Imam explained that the last 10 days of Ramadan have a special night of ‘Lailatul Qadr’, the Night of Decree and Power, described as better than a thousand months in the sight of Allah.
It was also the night that Allah revealed the first verse of the Holy Quran to Prophet Muhammad (SAW).
“It is a night of blessing, mercy, and forgiveness,” he said, adding that Muslims should utilise the opportunity to pray for peace, stability, and prosperity in Nigeria.
Yankuzu also advised Muslims to use the opportunity for spiritual rejuvenation.
“This is a time for sober reflection, showing affection to the poor and the needy while seeking favor and blessing from the most High.
“We should take the advantage of the period to seek divine intervention to overcome the present insecurity challenges which pose a threat to the nation’s corporate existence.”
Yankuzu said all Nigerians must play their part to save the country.
” The stage which we are now is very critical, the wealthy need to do more for the progress of the nation because the vulnerable cannot afford quality education for their children.
“The benefits of the nation’s economic growth had been captured by a few wealthy elites at the expense of ordinary Nigerians leading so many vulnerable children to all kinds of vices.
“Your wealth only has value when you use it to help the poor and the needy, more wealthy Nigerians should be able to assist people with their wealth”, he said.
The Imam also admonished leaders to show an example, adding that beyond promoting the economic and social wellbeing of people, leaders should also promote their self-worth.
“We pray that God will help the government to end the activities of bandits, insurgency, and kidnappers.
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“The Federal Government should put in extra efforts toward ending insurgency, banditry, and kidnapping once and for all,” the Imam said.
Yankuzu also said security agencies should ensure the arrest and prosecution of all those involved, to ensure peace, progress and political stability of our country.
