A revered Islamic cleric, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi, has enjoined Muslims to always strive to imbibe the attitude and character of the Prophet Mohammad.
Sheikh Bauchi made the clarion call today in Bauchi when he delivered a sermon during the Eid-el-maulud celebration, commemorating the birthday of the prophet.
He said Muhammad was peace loving, honest, truthful and very generous during his life time in the Holy cities of Makkah and Madina and admonished the congregation to be pious, have the fear of God and extend goodwill to fellow human beings, irrespective of their religious inclinations, political affiliations or tribal and regional differences.
The cleric also used the occasion to call for fervent and marathon prayers seeking divine intervention over the security challenges facing the nation.
Earlier in his remarks, the Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, urged the faithful to use the Maulud period for sober reflection and urged Muslims to always emulate the simple and honest life of the Prophet of Islam, saying deviant behaviours were largely responsible for the negative happenings we are witnessing in the country today.
While congratulating the convener of the annual religious rite, Sheikh Bauchi, the governor reiterated the commitment of his administration to repositioning the state through the provision of basic social amenities.
