Apart from comforting Islamic faithful not to feel dejected for inability to afford a ram to celebrate this year’s Eid al-Adha, Muslim yesterday advised followers of the religion to give charitably and be contented while frowning at the economy situation in Nigeria.
Those who could afford ram, returned home for merriment after the Fajr prayers as family united for celebration.
It’s noted that there was no rain yesterday during the celebration. While rain is a powerful blessing in Islam. The moment it rains is highly recommended for making Dua (supplication), as the Prophet Muhammad noted that prayers are rarely rejected during rainfall, and it is a recognized concession to combine the Maghrib and Isha prayers and in some madhhabs, Dhuhr and Asr at the mosque during heavy rainfall to avoid repeated hardship but performing Salah during a drought or when rain is absent implies a state of reliance on God for sustenance.
Speaking with The Sketchers, Alhaji Waheed Adio, said: “We are celebrating Salah partially this year; there is no money but we have good health and we are alive and I thank God.”
“I urge Islamic faithful to support the masses and Muslim brothers to reduce financial burdens on the people. Their generosity will promote Islam and uplift the people.
Speaking to the government, he said: “People in government know what to do and advising them is like a waste of energy and saliva. They have failed to act towards the masses in good faith. They have failed to quash terrorism and it’s unfair on Nigeria. They know what to do.”
Speaking also, Qudus Mohammed, said: “We are grateful for the sacrifice method laid down by prophet Ibrahim.
Also, Biola Duroti, said: “This is a time of celebration for the Duroti’s family. There is celebration from house to house and we are happy. Let’s forget about the economy of the country. It’s not easy to adapt to the situation but we still bless God.”
“We have been celebrating Salah since I was a kid and we will continue to celebrate. I wish Muslim fellow more celebration and remember that anything without God is nothing.
“People that have the means should give. Everything about Islam is a lesson. For instance, Ramadan teaches giving, Salah is a time for sacrifice. You can’t eat the ram you slaughtered alone.
When aked on the implications of slaughtering without rain, Abd’Akeem Alao, said: “Rain means peace and the sum is also peace. It shows that God is with us. God is the only one that has the power to make rain fall and make the sun shine. This is not the first time we celebrate without rainfall.
“I wish our brothers and sisters around the world good health and wealth.”
