Hijra: Buhari Urges Nigerians to Imbibe Lessons of Compassion, Peace, Love
Muhammadu-Buhari
By Deji Elumoye
President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday implored Nigerians to imbibe the lessons of compassion, peace and love in their relationship with one another.
The President, in a release by his spokesman, Garba Shehu, congratulated Nigerians, as well as the Muslim world, on the New Year 1443 and the commemoration of the migration (Hijra) of Prophet Muhammad (Sallallaahu Alaihi Wassalam) from Makkah to Madinah.
President Buhari said: “On the occasion of the Islamic New Year, and the commemoration of the Hijrah, I urge Muslims and other citizens to imbibe the lessons of compassion, peace, and support for one another. I wish all Muslims a blessed year”.
He also called on Muslims to reflect on the importance and historic significance of the Hijrah and the overall teachings of the Holy Prophet and follow his examples.
Tuesday which is the first day of the Islamic month of Muharram, marks Prophet Muhammad’s journey from Makkah to Medina in 622 AD.
