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As Muslims around the world observe the sacred festival of Eid-el-Kabir, prominent Islamic scholar and Chairman of Ashraaf Islamic Foundation, Imam Sharafudeen Abdulsalam Aliagan, has called for renewed national consciousness, ethical leadership, and global peace.
In a reflective message marking the occasion, Imam Aliagan emphasized that the spirit of Eid extends far beyond ceremonial sacrifice, urging Nigerians to embody the values of obedience, justice, and compassion in their daily lives.
Released through the foundation’s Director of Communications and Information, Abdulrahman Aliagan, the goodwill message highlighted the enduring significance of Eid-el-Kabir, which commemorates Prophet Ibrahim’s (AS) unwavering faith and submission to the will of Almighty Allah.
“Eid-el-Kabir is not just a festival of sacrifice,” Imam Aliagan stated. “It is a sacred reminder of the values we must embody—submission to divine will, compassion for others, and sincerity of purpose in all our dealings.”
Addressing Nigeria’s current realities, Imam Aliagan did not shy away from the nation’s socioeconomic challenges. He described inflation, unemployment, insecurity, and the rising cost of living as urgent concerns requiring not only policy solutions but also moral leadership.
“Leadership, at all levels, must be seen as a sacred trust,” he said, referencing Qur’an 33:72: ‘Indeed, We offered the Trust to the heavens and the earth and the mountains, but they declined to bear it and feared it; but man undertook to bear it. Indeed, he was unjust and ignorant.’
The Imam explained that this verse underscores the heavy burden of leadership and the accountability it demands. “Leadership is not a privilege, but a heavy responsibility that requires moral consciousness and accountability,” he said.
Beyond Nigeria, Imam Aliagan expressed deep concern over global humanitarian crises, singling out the ongoing violence in Gaza, instability in the African Sahel, and conflicts in parts of Europe and Asia.
“These are not just statistics; they represent real human suffering,” he stressed. “I urge world leaders to rise beyond politics and borders and act with moral courage to end injustice, displacement, and intolerance globally.”
He also extended prayers for Muslim pilgrims performing Hajj in Saudi Arabia, asking Allah to accept their sacrifices and return them home safely. “Let us pray for our leaders and the led, for peace and unity in Nigeria, and for healing in the world,” he added.
Imam Aliagan concluded with a heartfelt invocation:
“May Almighty Allah accept our sacrifices, forgive our shortcomings, and bless us with peace, health, prosperity, and spiritual upliftment. Eid Mubarak to all Muslims!”
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