By Abdullahi Yusuf
President Bola Tinubu has urged Muslims in the country to draw guidance from the teachings and values of the Holy Qur’an to promote peace, prosperity and end violence in some parts of the country.
Tinubu made the call at the Grand Finale of
of a Qur’anic Recitation Competition organized in honour of his Late Mother, Hajiya Abibatu Mogaji Tinubu, held in Kano on Saturday.
During the event which was organized by Senator Basheer Lado, the President said that the Holy Book is a complete guide for humanity.
Represented by his Senior Special Assistant on Political and Other Matters, Alhaji Ibrahim Masari, Tinubu, said,” this Quranic Recitation Competition is more than just a contest of vocal prowess, but it is a spiritual journey, a testament to dedication, discipline and devotion.”
“The Quran is the divine word of Allah, a complete guide for humanity, a source of light,wisdom and solace, as such the need for strictly adhering to its teachings is being required for all the Muslim Ummah to change the narrative.
“I urge you all to strictly adhere to the teachings of this noble book as that will for sure lead us to a peaceful coexistence where a prosperous society devoid of hatred and bloodshed will be achieved.
“As we witness this beautiful Recitation today let us all be reminded of the Quranic message of peace, unity, Justice and compassion, let us strive to continue love by its teachings to embody its principles in our daily lives,” he said.
In his remarks, the convener of the competition, Senator Basheer Lado,who is also the Special Adviser to the President on Senate Matters, said the gathering was not a political event, “nor was it tied to any campaign or partisan agenda.”
“Mr President, it was not a mere administrative duty, it was a deeply personal mission that spoke to the values you embody, respect for legacy, fidelity to memory and everlasting power of maternal love.
“When a man loses a father he loses an anchor, but when a man loses a mother he loses the sky, the shade of unconditional love, the whisper of midnight prayers, the lap that comforted even the strongest man all gone save in memory.
“Hajiya Abibatu Mogaji left behind the richness of her Spirit and legacy of her values, and that legacy stands before us today in her son,” Lado added.
The competition was attended by hundreds of Quranic reciters who also conducted a special prayer for the Late Alhaja Abibatu Mogaji Tinubu.