The Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives has congratulated the Muslim Ummah on the occasion of the Eid-al-Adha celebrations, commemorating the acts of faith and selfless sacrifices of Prophet Ibrahim (Peace Be Upon Him) in exemplary obedience to Allah.
This was contained in a Sallah message jointly signed by the caucus leaders, Rep. Kingsley Chinda (Minority Leader), Rep. Ali Isa (Minority Whip), Rep. Aliyu Madaki (Deputy Minority Leader) and Rep. George Ozodinobi (Deputy Minority Whip).
The caucus said the act of worship and sacrifice exhibited by the Prophet Ibrahim has become a reference point for all of mankind on how to show obedience and serve God Almighty at all times and in all conditions.
“The universality of this occasion also draws all of humanity together in a remarkable celebration of our commonness as human beings.
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The caucus urged Muslims in Nigeria as they join others around the world to mark the momentous occasion, to reflect, imbibe, and sustain the significance and values of the period in their lives.
“We therefore admonish all our citizens to be abiding practitioners of the enduring lessons taught by the story of Prophet Ibrahim (PBUH), which include faith, obedience, generosity, sacrifice, empathy, and love, which are very essential ingredients that will help our country overcome its economic, social, political and security challenges.
“Finally, as our Muslim brethren savour the warmth and joy of the celebrations, the caucus joins hands with them in offering prayers and supplications unto the Almighty for the amelioration of our country’s enormous challenges and for selflessness amongs not our leaders,” the statement said.
