Muslims sects in U/E receives food items ahead of “Tafsir’

17-08-2012    

Mr Woyongo with leadership of the various Muslim Sects

Mr Woyongo presenting the bull on behalf of Prex Mahama

The Upper East Regional Minister, Mark Woyongo, has implored the various Muslim sects to be guided by the principles of the holy Quaran so as to enable them draw closer to Allah. He said Islam as enshrined in the holy Quaran signifies peace; therefore followers of the Holy Scripture should exhibit exemplary qualities at all times and not merely during the Ramadan period. Mr.  Woyongo gave the advice when he presented 50 bags of rice and a bull to the leadership of the various Muslim sects at a short ceremony held in Bolgatanga.  The donation which was done on behalf of the President John Dramani Mahama was in recognition to the fast of the “Tafsir”, signifying the end of the fast of Ramadan which ends of Friday, August, 19.  Mr.  Woyongo challenged Muslims to use the end of the fasting period to foster unity among themselves and also embrace spiritual practices that helps to ward off evil in society. He implored the Muslim community to be at peace with each other, stressing that relative peace currently enjoyed in the region is a clear manifestation of the true meaning and teaching of Islam. Mr Woyongo however challenged Muslims to eschew all forms of misunderstanding that have the tendency of breeding violence, citing the inhumane attacks and killings on Christians by the Boko Haram sect in Nigeria. The act by the Boko Haram sect has received worldwide condemnation and should not be torelated. The Muslim community in Ghana, he further stressed, should continue to pray for Allah’s peace and mercy, especially in conflict prone areas worldwide. The Regional Chief Imam, Sheikh Yusif Adam, for his part thanked the government and the minister for their show of concern and appealed to the Muslim community to continuously pray for peace in the run up to the country’s general election. Sheikh Adam also urged the youth to take advantage of government policy interventions so as to help sustain their livelihood.   He emphasized the need for discipline and called on Ghanaians to uphold the blessing of peace in the country.

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