Religion

Live right, for you will give account before God – Sheik Ajani-Bello

By Web News 620

Muslims have been admonished to accord due regard to the sanctity of life and always remember that every soul will gather for stewardship on the day of reckoning.

A renowned Islamic cleric, Sheikh Muhydeen Ajani-Bello gave the advice during the 2nd Ishaq Abiola Ajimobi Memorial Ramadan Lecture at the Ishaq Ajimobi Central Mosque, Oke-Ado, Ibadan.

Sheikh Ajani-Bello, who stressed that human salvation before Allah was to contribute to his course, cautioned people against amassing wealth and other worldly pursuits.

The cleric while condemning ritual killings, appealed to government to address insecurity bedeviling the country.

Sheikh Ajani-Bello urged wealthy individuals to give tangible charity to banish poverty and uplift the standard of living of the less privileged.

Chairman on the occasion, Mallam Yusuf Ali, SAN, said late Governor Abiola Ajimobi had bequeathed a lasting legacy and highly rewarding act of worship in the sight of Allah.

In a remark, the Senator representing Oyo North Senatorial district, Dr Fatai Buhari described the memorial lecture as soul lifting and a reminder that life is a sojourn, where good deeds are prerequisite for eternity.

Special prayers were then offered for the Ajimobi family, Oyo State and Nigeria.

Nasirudeen Sheriffdeen

Religion

Remain steadfast and submissive to Allah’s will always – Sheik Ajani-Bello

By Web News 854

Muslims have been admonished to always remain submissive and obedient to Allah’s injunctions in all conditions to overcome socioeconomic challenges facing humanity.

A reknowned Islamic cleric, Sheik Muhydeen Ajani-Bello gave the admonition while delivering the 2021 Annual Ramadan Lecture organised by Awotan Central Mosque in collaboration with the Ansarudeen Society, Washington D.C., United States of America, held at the Mosque’s premises in Ibadan.

Sheik Ajani-Bello, who attributed the prevalent insecurity and criminal activities bedevilling Nigerians to wrongdoings of some unscrupulous citizens, urged Nigerians to refrain from sinful acts and embrace attitudinal change to enjoy Allah’s bountiful blessings.

The cleric, while calling on Nigerians in diaspora to instil indigenous cultural values in their children, advised them to contribute their quota to national development to change former President Trump’s narrative on Africa.

In a remark, the Chief Imam Awotan Central Mosque, Imam Abdullahi Adesina appreciated Allah and those who contributed to the success of the event.

The programme had several dignitaries in attendance including the Former Commissioner of Special Duties in Oyo State, who is also the Babasale Adinni of Awotan, Alhaji Lasisi Balogun, the Alawotan of Awotan, Oba Daud Omotoso and other Baales in Awotan and its environs.

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Religion

You will account for all your deeds – Cleric Charges Public Office Holders

By Web News 756

An Islamic cleric, Sheik Muideen Bello says death is an inevitable end and every soul shall taste death at apportion time.

Sheik Bello stated this in Ilobu, at the Fidau prayer of Osun deputy chief of staff, general administration, Mr Adejare Adebisi who died after a protracted illness.

The Islamic scholar urged the family of the deceased, llobu community and all people of the state including government officials to see the death of the late deputy chief of staff as the will of God and lessons for all to leave behind good legacies.

He urged public office holders to imbibe honesty in their ways like the late Adebisi to foster progress and development in the state.

He charged Nigerians to be diligent, selfless in rendering services to government and humanity with a message that they would account for their deeds in the hereafter.

Some government officials at the Fidau prayer described the late politician as instrumental to the successes achieved by the current administration in the state, saying that his death portends huge loss to the state.

Osun State Governor, Mr Gboyega Oyetola was represented at the occasion by the Secretary to the state government, Prince Wole Oyebamiji. 

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