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Emir of Ilorin greets Muslims on Islamic New Year

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  • The Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, congratulated Muslims on the Islamic New Year (1st Muharram, 1448 A.H.).
  • He highlighted the Hijrah as a foundation for justice, brotherhood, and community building, urging renewed commitment to piety and peaceful coexistence.
  • The Emir appealed for prayers for peace, unity, and economic prosperity in Nigeria, urging leaders to promote national cohesion and youths to shun vices.

The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman of the Kwara State Traditional Rulers Council, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, has extended greetings to the Muslim community on the occasion of the Islamic New Year, 1st Muharram, 1448 A.H. He emphasized that the migration of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) from Makkah to Madinah laid the groundwork for essential values such as justice, brotherhood, and community building, which are crucial for global peace.

In a goodwill message issued by his spokesman, Abdulazeez Arowona, the Emir described the Hijrah as a perpetual reminder of sacrifice, perseverance, and faith. "Hijrah teaches us that hard times do not last forever. As we enter 1448 A.H., I urge Muslims to renew their commitment to piety, peaceful coexistence, and service to humanity," he stated.

Hijrah teaches us that hard times do not last forever. As we enter 1448 A.H., I urge Muslims to renew their commitment to piety, peaceful coexistence, and service to humanity.

— Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-GambariReflecting on the lessons of the Hijrah and urging Muslims to embrace its values in the new Islamic year.

Sulu-Gambari appealed to Nigerians to use the new year to pray for peace, unity, and economic prosperity across all levels of society. He specifically urged religious and political leaders to refrain from divisive rhetoric that could incite discord and instead promote messages that foster national unity. The Emir also commended Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for his administration's support of religious harmony.

Furthermore, the Emir advised Nigerian youths to emulate the discipline and courage demonstrated by early Muslims, urging them to reject violence, drug abuse, and other social ills. He also offered prayers for the late Prof. Yusuf Lanre Badmos, acknowledging his significant contributions to the commemoration of Hijrah and the propagation of Islamic values in Kwara State. The Emir concluded with prayers for blessings, good health, and acceptance of worship for all.

May the New Year inspire us to be our brother’s keeper. I pray Almighty Allah (SWT) grants us good health, abundant blessings, and accepts our acts of worship.

— Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-GambariOffering prayers for the community at the start of the Islamic New Year.
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