Taoreed Abdullahi
Muslim faithful in various parts of the country converged last night at the NASFAT Islamic Centre in Asese, Mowe, Ogun State, for the Night of Majesty, which holds significance equivalent to over eighty-three years of acts of worship.
The Night of Majesty, organized by the Nasirul Lahi-L-Fatih Society, NASFAT offers an opportunity for Muslims to pray for the nation and seek God’s forgiveness and blessings.
In his sermon at the event, Islamic scholar Ustaz Musa Mohammad Raji spoke on the topic “There’s No Help Except Allah.” urged adherents to adhere to the guidelines and principles of Islam to achieve peace of mind, attract blessings, and attain success from Allah.
Ustaz Raji quoted various verses from the Holy Quran and the Hadith of Prophet Mohammed, explaining that anyone who achieves success must recognize that it comes from God, warning the faithful against straying from Allah’s path in their struggles to make ends meet.
He encouraged attendees to contribute to the development and advancement of Islam, stating that those who remain steadfast in prayer and worship should expect help from God.
He advised the faithful to dedicate themselves to prayer and worship, remaining patient and optimistic that assistance would come from Allah.
Ustaz Raji cautioned against engaging in unholy acts, which he said would attract God’s punishment, emphasizing that only God can bestow blessings upon mankind.
The cleric highlighted the importance of forgiveness, urging individuals to overlook others’ shortcomings, perform good deeds, and refrain from judging others based on their behaviour, as God is the ultimate judge.
He stressed the need to extend hands of fellowship to the less privileged in society, noting that acts of kindness would lead to abundant blessings in the hereafter.
Ustaz Raji stated that almsgiving, support for the needy, humanitarian service, and kind gestures would be duly rewarded.
During a welcome address, the president of NASFAT, Alhaji Ayodeji Abdul-Rauf Abdul-Wahid, discussed the significance of the Night of Majesty, deemed to be better than a thousand months as mentioned in the Holy Quran, 93:3, emphasizing the profound impact of the night on the scale of good deeds on the Day of Judgment.
Alhaji Abdul-Wahid stated that as the faithful observed this sacred night, NASFAT extended prayers to God, asking for the preservation of Nigeria and blessings upon its responsible citizens. He prayed for divine guidance to lead and bless Nigerians for the greater good of the nation.
He explained that the Night of Majesty serves as an annual occasion for reflection on profound virtues.
Alhaji Abdul-Wahid reiterated NASFAT’s unwavering solidarity with the people of Ukraine, Syria, Pakistan, Palestine, and others, especially the Muslim community in the Gaza Strip, confirming that NASFAT would advocate diligently for a lasting resolution to hostilities and the free delivery of much-needed humanitarian aid to the region.
He highlighted Nigeria’s Muslim community’s firm commitment to tirelessly pursuing the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people and the establishment of their independent state based on the borders of June 4, 1967, with East Jerusalem as its capital.
Acknowledging the challenging times Nigerians face, filled with stark contrasts such as extreme wealth and poverty, uncertainty, suffering, fear, economic hardships, and security challenges like kidnapping, Alhaji Abdul-Wahid called on Nigerians to exercise patience with their leaders, continue praying for the nation, and reduce their appetite for foreign goods.
The Chief Missioner of NASFAT, Imam Abdul-Azeez Morufu Onike led the congregation in prayer for the country’s leaders, asking God to guide them in formulating and implementing policies and programmes that would elevate the nation to greater heights.
He also led the congregation in prayer for President Bola Tinubu as he celebrated his 73rd birthday.
He encouraged the congregants to seek God’s forgiveness and pray for His mercy and blessings.
He advised the Muslim faithful to use this special moment to seek God’s intervention in the affairs of the country, appealing to the faithful to extend the spirit of kindness, charity and generosity to society and live a moderate and simple lifestyle.