Sultan of Sokoto Calls for Fervent Prayers on Arafat Day for Nigeria’s Peace
Sultan Calls for Unity and Prayer Amid National Challenges The Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar , has called on Nigerian Muslims to unite in fervent prayers on Arafat Day for peace, stability, and divine intervention in the country’s growing challenges. In a statement released on Wednesday and issued through the Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI) , the Sultan urged all Muslims in Nigeria to use the sacred occasion to seek solutions from Allah. He emphasized that Arafat Day —one of the holiest days in the Islamic calendar—is an opportunity for spiritual reflection, fasting, and supplication for national healing. “We are calling on Nigerian Muslims to rededicate themselves to good virtues and fervent prayers on the Day of Arafah,” he said. Why Arafat Day Matters The Sultan reminded believers that the Day of Arafah is among the most beloved days to Allah. […]