Edil Kabir: Reps Minority Caucus Felicitates With Muslims, Urges National Reflection, Unity

The Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives has issued a message to Nigerian Muslims and the global Muslim community on the occasion of Eid-al-Adha, urging reflection on faith, obedience, sacrifice, and empathy amid ongoing national challenges.

In a joint statement signed by Rep. O.K. Chinda, Minority Leader; Rt. Hon. Dr. Ali Isa J.C, Minority Whip; Rt. Hon. Aliyu Madaki, Deputy Minority Leader; and Rt. Hon. George Ozodinobi, Deputy Minority Whip, the lawmakers said Nigerians should draw lessons from the story of Prophet Ibrahim (Peace Be Upon Him).

“This act of worship and sacrifice exhibited by the Prophet has become a reference point for all of mankind in how we are to obey and serve God Almighty at all times and in all conditions,” the caucus said.

They noted that Eid-al-Adha also reflects a sense of shared humanity.

“The universality of this occasion also draws all of humanity together in a remarkable celebration of our commonness as human beings,” the statement added.

The caucus called on Nigerians to reflect on the values associated with the season.

“We therefore admonish all our citizens to be abiding practitioners of the enduring lessons taught by the story of Prophet Ibrahim (PBUH), which include faith, obedience, generosity, sacrifice, empathy, and love—very essential ingredients that will help our country overcome its economic, social, political and security challenges,” the statement read.

They also urged leaders to show selflessness.

“Finally, as our Muslim brethren savour the warmth and joy of the celebrations, the Caucus joins hands with them in offering prayers and supplications unto the Almighty for the amelioration of our country’s enormous challenges and for selflessness amongst our leaders.”

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