Presidency

Maulud: Buhari charges Muslims on Prophet Muhammad’s virtues

President Muhammadu Buhari has urged Muslims to “practice the noble and shining virtues of the Prophet Muhammad”, saying the “best way to honour him is to follow his good examples”.

Buhari, who said this in his message to Muslims on the occasion of Maulud to celebrate the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad, said “the prophet became famous for his life of humility, justice, and fairness”.

According to President Buhari, “the Prophet attracted people to Islam through personal examples of honesty, trustworthiness, justice, patience, and tolerance.”

He stated that Prophet Muhammad demonstrated “a remarkable life of patience under provocation and honoured treaties with non-Muslims for peaceful coexistence.”

“Honesty was one of Muhammad’s greatest virtues and every good Muslim should follow his examples,” Buhari was quoted as saying in a statement issued on Friday by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu.

The President further called on Nigerians to join the government in ongoing efforts to eradicate insecurity and corruption, to increase their respect for women, children, and the less able, and to show love and understanding for one another.

Buhari also urged politicians, in this season of elections, to avoid using expletives and cuss words, and to avoid the unwanted culture of demeaning and humiliating opponents.

President Buhari again promised that he will ensure free, fair, and transparent elections in 2023.

The Star