By Folawumi Muti'ah
A Muslim clergyman in Akungba Akoko, Sheikh Murtado Rabiu, has encouraged Muslims to always prioritize good deeds during Ramadan, emphasizing that the holy month is more than just fasting.
Rabiu stressed that engaging in daily prayers, reading the Qur'an, and reciting daily reminders are essential during Ramadan.
He emphasized the significance of these deeds, saying that believers' rewards are multiplied during this sacred period.
"During this period, the rewards for these deeds are doubled, which is different from the reward they attract on ordinary days," he said.
Acknowledging the challenges of fasting posed by the economic hardship in the country, Rabiu urged believers to remain steadfast in their faith and seek Allah's favour.
"This year's Ramadan is not different and it is different from the previous ones. Not different because the month is the same. The duties and obligations of Muslims during the period are the same. Allah said in the Qur’an that he made it compulsory for Muslims to fast in the month of Ramadan.
"This has been from inception and will not change. However, the country's economy has made this year's Ramadan different. This is because it is not so easy for people to fast. Some of the fasting Muslims engage in rigorous and hard tasks to feed themselves and their families.
"These people would not be able to work efficiently because of the draining strength during a fast. However, Muslims should strengthen their faith in this challenging period," he advised.
The clergy encouraged Muslims to emulate the behaviour of the Prophet Muhammad and refrain from insulting leaders, but pray for the leaders and the nation.
In an interview with ECHO MEDIA, Muslim students at Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, AAUA, expressed challenges faced during the ongoing Ramadan, regretting economic hardship with examination preparation.
They, however, emphasized that proper planning and adequate balance between academic responsibilities and religious duties are very important to students' progress.
The male leaders of the Muslim students in AAUA, Abdultawab Isma'eel, Abdullah Abass and Abdulwaheed Ahmad all said that this period is a trying time for Muslim students. They stated that proper planning and balance will ease the affairs of the students.
The Ameer implored Muslim brethren to flee from any form of insults or arguments that may lead to fighting but patiently seek Allah's help on their requests.
"We are both grateful to charitable Muslims and the Muslim Students Society of Nigeria, MSSN, AAUA chapter for providing the students with food from Monday to Thursday which in turn has reduced their cost of living," they added.
A female student, Ademola Nimotallah, acknowledged the difficulties of balancing religious worship and studies, encouraging students to prioritize their necessities.
"It might be different at times balancing the two as a student but we must remain hopeful and remember the nearness of Allah's help," she said.
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