The Muslim community of Bodija Estate and Environs has felicitated with the Muslims ummah in Oyo State on the completion of this year’s Ramadan.
In a statement signed by its Chairman, Alhaji Murisiku Siyanbade, the community urged Muslims to continue to imbibe the lessons of Ramadan.
They also prayed to Almighty Allah to accept the prayers of Muslims and bring an end to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The statement read, “As this year’s holy month of Ramadan comes to an end, I extend felicitations of the Executive Committee to the Board of Trustees, Elders’ Council, Al- Wajud prayer group, BOMYOF, Members and the entire congregation of Bodija Estates and Environs Muslim Community and wish for us all, Happy Celebrations.
“I thank Almighty Allah for His Mercy that has enabled us complete this year’s Ramadan fast, in spite of the scourge and fear of the novel Coronavirus, COVID-19, ravaging the entire universe.
“I pray that as we have fervently sought the face of Allah during Ramadan, May He forgive our shortcomings, accept all our supplications, bring this fear that has enveloped the whole surface of the earth to an end and further help us in achieving unity of His Ummah, Aamin
“I hereby urge all to continue to abide by all the rules of hygiene as enunciated by the health authorities and all other rules as governments at all levels may issue from time to time
“Let us continue to imbibe the lessons of Ramadan, which include sacrificing our pleasures, perseverance and caring for the welfare of our neighbours. May Allah (swt) accept all our acts as Ibadah
“I extend felicitations to the Governor of Oyo State, His Excellency, Engr Abiodun Oluseyi Makinde ; the Deputy Governor, His Excellency Engr Abdur – Rauf Remi Olaniyan; our leaders – The League of Imams and Alfas of Oyo State; all Muslim Title Holders; leaderships of Muslim organisations and the entire Muslim Ummah in the State.
“We pray Almighty Allah spare us to witness more celebrations on the surface of the earth and ultimately, make Jannah our abode in the hereafter, Aamin.”
