Hijrah 1446: Internalise lessons of season, Makinde tells Muslims

The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Sunday, urged Muslim faithful to use the occasion of the commencement of the Islamic New Year, Hijrah 1446 to internalise the lessons of the season and the values exhibited by Prophet Muhammad.

Governor Makinde, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Suleiman Olanrewaju, in Ibadan, the state capital, congratulated Muslim faithful in Nigeria, especially in the state on the occasion of the commencement of the Islamic New Year, Hijrah 1446, which commemorates the migration of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) from Makkah to Madinah.

While praying that Hijrah 1446 will be filled with the mercies and blessings of Almighty Allah, the governor said, “As we commence Hijrah 1446, I urge Muslims and all citizens of the state to imbibe the lessons of hard work, determination, perseverance, love, harmony, positivity and spreading goodness, which the migration of Prophet Muhammad from Makkah to Madinah symbolises.

“These are values and virtues which, if imbibed by every one of us, irrespective of our station in life, would transform us and our society.

“I want to urge every one of us, Muslims and non-Muslims alike, to seize the opportunity of this season to reflect on these values and apply them to our lives as necessary. It is my candid opinion that doing so would profit us individually and collectively.

“I also implore everyone to use this Hijrah celebration to pray for the peace, unity and progress of our dear country, Nigeria. Once again, I congratulate our Muslim brothers and sisters and wish them a very prosperous Hijrah 1446.” he added.