An Islamic group, Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI)
has ordered members of the dreaded terrorist
group, Boko Haram to cease fire.
The Nation reported that the apex Islamic body
made the call in a statement issued in Kaduna
on Wednesday, by its Secretary-General, Khalid
Abubakar Aliyu in conjunction with Muslims
worldwide as they enter the last 10 days of
Ramadan period.
The Islamic body also called on Muslim Ummah
to go on Al-Qunut special prayer for residents of
Borno State, the entire North East as well as
Nigeria in general.
Man claiming to be leader of Nigerian Islamist
extremist group Boko Haram, Abubakar Shekau, in
video screengrab, unknown location, Sept. 25, 2013.
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Below is an excerpt from the statement:
“Considering the fact that by Allah’s will, the last
ten days of Ramadan commence on Thursday,
17th July, 2014, with its night marking the 21st
night of the odd days which the night of power is
sought, Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI) under the
leadership of His Eminence, the Sultan of Sokoto
and President-General, uses this medium, once
again, to thank Allah (SWT) for the successful
start of Ramadan Fast on Saturday, 28th June,
2014, Alhamdulillah.
“Bearing in mind, the significance of the last ten
days of Ramadan, Nigerian Muslims are hereby
called upon to maximally put to use these last
ten days by reciting more of the Glorious Qur’an,
being punctual in observing the daily obligatory
prayers, the Tarawih and Tahajjud in
congregation.
“As always, we therefore urge Muslim faithful to
intensify prayers for the Ummah against all
manners of upheavals, particularly special
prayers (Al-Qunuut) for the people of Borno
State, the entire North East and the nation at
large, should be offered, as they are being
massacred with seeming impunity almost every
day.
“We also once again call on those who take up
arms against the State to rescind their decision
and become peaceful. Muslims are also implored
to intensify their generosities in giving alms to
the poor, the needy, the orphans and the
handicapped in the society, especially that many
families are just living hand to mouth.
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