Eid-El-Maulud: NASFAT urges Nigerians to be tolerant

Abdullateef Fowewe

The President of Nasrul-lahi-li Fathi Society, Abdulwahid AbdulRauf has on behalf of the society’s stakeholders and members across the globe congratulated all Muslim faithful both home and in the diaspora for witnessing this year’s occasion, urged Nigerians to be tolerant and imbibe the spirit of love, patience, tolerance and perseverance which are deep spiritual virtues that the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) exemplified.

Eid-ul-Maulud is an observation of the day when the Islamic prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is reported to have been born, and is commemorated in Rabi’ al-Awwal, the third month in the Islamic calendar.

It is commonly considered by Muslims to be 12 Rabi’ al-Awwal. The date is according to historic speculation and not something that is certainly known.

NASFAT President, in a remark sent to our correspondent on Sunday, stated that It is important to use this occasion to remember and learn from the life of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

He said, “Muslims should use this occasion to remember and learn from the life of the prophet, his character, his kindness, and his devotion to Allah should inspire us all.”

He therefore expressed that the Muslims are celebrating that the Prophet “was born; that the Prophet (PBUH) is a creation of God,” making it clear that the Prophet is among God’s creation, while God is beyond creation .

“The celebration of mawlid increases the love of our Prophet in the hearts of Muslims including children and adults.

“It is an opportunity to remind ourselves what the Noble Muhammad lived for and also reflect on his teachings. Opportunity to showcase the Prophet as a paragon of love, mercy, compassion, benevolence, generosity, justice and all virtue. Indeed, God says about him: {We have not sent you but as a mercy to the worlds} [Quran 21:107].

“Expression of thankfulness and joy over the coming of the Prophet, blessings and peace be upon him, the greatest of creation and mercy to all the worlds,” Abdul-Rauf said.

AbdulRauf further stressed that the occasion was a unifying circumstance that brought believers together as a lively community of piety, stressing that Maulid Nabiy serves as a reminder of the Prophet Muhammad’s character, his compassion and his role as a mercy to mankind.

“It is a time to renew our commitment to follow his noble example and spread his message of peace and unity.

“It is an opportunity to bring Muslims closer together and promote the values of compassion, justice, and righteousness,” he added.