The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Sunday, urged Muslim trustworthy to make use of the event of the graduation of the Islamic New 12 months, Hijrah 1446 to internalise the teachings of the season and the values exhibited by Prophet Muhammad.
Governor Makinde, in a press release by his Particular Adviser on Media, Suleiman Olanrewaju, in Ibadan, the state capital, congratulated Muslim trustworthy in Nigeria, particularly within the state on the event of the graduation of the Islamic New 12 months, Hijrah 1446, which commemorates the migration of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) from Makkah to Madinah.
Whereas praying that Hijrah 1446 will probably be full of the mercies and blessings of Almighty Allah, the governor mentioned, “As we begin Hijrah 1446, I urge Muslims and all residents of the state to imbibe the teachings of exhausting work, willpower, perseverance, love, concord, positivity and spreading goodness, which the migration of Prophet Muhammad from Makkah to Madinah symbolises.
“These are values and virtues which, if imbibed by each considered one of us, regardless of our station in life, would rework us and our society.
“I wish to urge each considered one of us, Muslims and non-Muslims alike, to grab the chance of this season to mirror on these values and apply them to our lives as vital. It’s my candid opinion that doing so would revenue us individually and collectively.
“I additionally implore everybody to make use of this Hijrah celebration to hope for the peace, unity and progress of our pricey nation, Nigeria. As soon as once more, I congratulate our Muslim brothers and sisters and want them a really affluent Hijrah 1446.” he added.