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General News of Tuesday, 4 June 2019
Source: Graphic.com.gh
2019-06-04
National Chief Imam, Sheikh Dr. Osmanu Nuhu Sharubutu
The National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osmanu Nuhu Sharubutu, has stated that the Ramadan is a period of immense bliss and forgiveness for Muslims.
In an exclusive interview at his Fadama residence in Accra, Sheikh Sharubutu said it was in the last days of the Ramadan that Allah feels the greatest book, the Holy Qur'an, to the greatest man, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), through the greatest Angel, Angel Gabriel.
Quoting has poured from the Holy Qur'an, he said it was in the last few days.
Sheikh Sharubutu said the 1,000 months could be more than a few months ago.
The Ramadan is one of the pillars of Islam, which also includes prayer and charity.
To fast, Muslims abstain from eating, drinking, smoking and engaging in badual activity from dawn to sunset.
Sheikh Sharubutu said there was a story of a man in Israel who used to pray during the day.
The Chief Imam said that Allah enjoined Muslims to observe the times when they might attain piety.
He said: "It is a month that Allah bestowed His blessing on whoever committed himself or herself to prayer."
"It is in this month that we have Lailatul Qadir (night of power).
It is called because it is the day that Allah decrees whatever will happen to mankind from this year to the next, "he explained.
More blessings
Sheikh Sharubutu said that it was more than 1,000 months, and that it meant several months.
"It is Allah who exalts small work on more work; it is a blessing from Allah.
He looks at the time of the work and the nature of the work.
Allah gives his blessing on whom he wills, "he said.
The National Chief Imam said the Muslims were surprised that man's action, and Allah sent him back.
"On that night, Angels descended, including Angel Gabriel, and brought what Allah decreed for man.
It's a night of salvation, the Angels extend peaceful greetings to Muslims in prayers, "he said.
Eid-ul-Fitr
Sheikh Sharubutu expressed joy that Muslims were concluding the Ramadan fast for the Eid-ul-Fitr celebration.
The Eid-ul-Fitr is a great day for Muslims as they have been badured of Allah's blessings and forgiveness for going through 29 or 30 days period of fasting.
Muslims, young and old, males and females, in their new apparels, converge on prayer in the morning to worship and thank Allah for guiding them through the fasting period.
Later in the day, the Muslims prepare their respective best delicacies, mostly rice and chicken, rice balls with soup, or fufu with soup, to enjoy with their families.
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