UI Imam hails Sultan’s leadership style

The Chief Imam of University of Ibadan Central Mosque Prof. Abdulrahman Oloyede has on Sunday commended the leadership style being exhibited by the Sultan of Sokoto His Eminence Alh. Muhammed Sa’ad Abubakar 111 in handling various religious and other related issues since he became the Sultan.

Oloyede gave the commendation in Ibadan the Oyo State capital in his sermon shortly after he lead the congregation of Muslim faithfuls at the University of Ibadan Eld prayers ground to observe the two Rakah compulsory Nafilat to mark the 1433 Eld- Fitri celebration which marks the end of the 30-day Ramadan fasting.

The Imam who prayed for the God’s guidance for the Grand Commander of Supreme Council of Islamic Affairs of Nigeria urged other Muslims and religious leaders to emulate the Sultan’s exemplary characters, leadership style and diplomatic ways in handling and settling various religious and related issues within and outside the country.

The cleric who tasked Muslims to learn from the teachings of the holy month of Ramadan the 9^th month in Islamic calendar which include patience, pious, perseverance and purification of souls also reminded the congregation about the compulsory six (6) fasting to be observed before the end of  Shawl the 10^th month of the Islamic calendar.

Oloyede who said the religion of Islam means nothing but peace and not violence or terrorism wondered why some groups whose roots could not be traced in the religion involves in acts of violence in the name of fighting for the religion.

In a related development, Muslim faithfuls who observed the Itikaf at University of Ibadan Central Mosque have commended the Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria UI branch for the successful completion of this year’s Itikaf program.

The cross section of the Mu’takif (those who observed the Itikaf) gave the commendation while relieving their experiences shortly after the termination of the program on Sunday. The participants said they were overwhelmed by the organization of the programs, lectures and the security measures put in place during the exercise.

The Itikaf usually starts on 20^th night of Ramadan and terminated the night before Eld -Fitri or shortly after the Eld prayer where male or female leaves his or her house to a secluded place mostly mosques to ask for Allah’s forgiveness and blessings which are parts of the Sunnah of the Holy Prophet Muhammed (SAW) during Ramadan fasting.