Abuja- Alhaji Muhammad-Awwal Yusuf, Deputy Imam, Dantata Memorial Mosque, Central Area, Abuja, has advised Muslims and all Nigerians to show love to one another as exemplified by Prophet Muhammed.
He made the call on Friday during an interview with the News agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja at the special Jumat prayer to mark the birth of prophet Muhammed.
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“Muhammed was a prophet of peace, prophet of love. He urged his followers to dedicate their hearts to the love of God Almighty.
“ You cannot say you love prophet Muhammed and go contrary to his teachings.
“He said you should not lie; you should not cheat your neighbour, irrespective of his religion or tribe. You should not loot, you should not take alcohol, and if you do these you are not on his path.
“ We sympathise with the people who do not understand what Islam is.
“They do not understand prophet Muhammed and they are creating confusion by fomenting trouble in the North East, killing innocent people and still associating themselves with the religion of Islam.
“May Allah bring peace to all Nigerians, irrespective of their religion, because if your brother neighbour is not in peace you can’t be in peace too. You cannot do it alone.
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“Today is a special Friday because it is recognised by the Federal Government and declared a public holiday in celebrating the birth of Prophet Mohammed,“ Yusuf said.
Yusuf called on Muslim faithful to emulate the prophet by showing good virtues to all people, irrespective of their beliefs or tribes.(NAN)
