The Member Federal House of Representative, Hon Ibrahim Ayokunle Isiaka has congratulated Muslims in Ifo/Ewekoro Federal Constituency, Ogun State and Nigeria in general as they commence another season of Ramadan.
Hon Isiaka said ,in a statement made available to newsmen, that Ramadan remains the holiest of all months in the Islamic calendar, adding that Ramadan fast is one of the five pillars of Islam which Muslims strictly adhere to in line with injunction of the Almighty Allah.
The Hon Reps noted that Ramadan offers an opportunity to draw closer to Allah and deepen relationship with him in submission to his will. He therefore urged Muslims to use the period to pray for peace to reign in all the troubled spots in the country.
Noting that the Ramadan fast teaches Muslims to practice piety, self-discipline, self-control, sacrifice, tolerance justice, and empathy for the less fortunate in society, Hon Ibrahim Ayokunle Isiaka called on all adherents of the Islamic faith to reflect on these lessons during the 30 days fasting period and after.
He stated that Allah established Ramadan to bring about equality among the faithful irrespective of social status.
“Ramadan makes everybody to be equal before Allah as the rich are given the taste of hunger which the poor through.”, he added.
He prayed that the holy month will bring abundant blessings for the faithful and restore peace and prosperity to our country.
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