The Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, has advised Muslims to be guided strictly by the fear of Allah and the dictates of Prophet Muhammad ( S.A.W) when slaughtering rams for sacrifices at Eid- el-Adha.
Professor Sulaiman gave the admonition in a statement released on Thursday, 5, June, 2025 to mark Eid -el- Kabir celebration by Muslims worldwide on Thursday, 6th June , 2025.
In a shared joy of the momentous occasion, the DG NILDS heartily rejoiced with fellow Muslims for the opportunity to be alive to witness this year’s flagship Muslims festival with symbolic sacrificial rams.
He said the spiritual lessons and significance of sacrificing rams should not be lost on the altars of show off, arrogance and motive to oppress one another pointing out that the meat is meant to be shared with those who couldn’t afford to buy, Christians and neighbours for their sacrifices to be accepted as an act of Ibadah by God.
While congratulating fellow Muslims on this special occasion, the former Minister of National Planning prayed for a hitch-free celebration and memorable sallah holiday just as he also urged Muslim Ummah, to leverage the two special rakats at the Eid-praying grounds to pray for God’s guidance for Nigerian Leaders at all levels and for the country’s socio- economic breakthroughs under the Renewed Hope Administration of President Bola Tinubu.