By Lateef Dada
Osogbo
Osun state Muslim Community has advised Nigerians to support the change with me of President Muhammadu Buhari and migrate from bad to good behaviour to emulate Prophet Muhammad.
President of OSMC, Sheikh Salahudeen Ade Olayiwola, gave the advice yesterday during a press conference organise as part of activities to herald the hijrah 1438A.H at OSMC Secretariat, Surulere, Ring-Road, Osogbo.
Olayiwola, who was represented by the first Vice President, Osun state Muslim Community, Alhaji Mustapha Olawuyi, said the lesson of hijra, if well implemented, would help in solving the current economic problem.
He maintained that the only solution to the current suffering is to imbibe the change mantra of President Muhammadu Buhari, which he said was the message of Prophet Muhammad when he migrated from Makkah to Medina.
“This is the time for change. The change that the president is preaching must be supported by all. We have to support the president if we are really ready for progress. Prayer alone cannot solve the current problem,” he said.
The Muslim leader also lauded Governor Rauf Aregbesola for ensuring quick return of the hajj pilgrims as he disclosed that all the pilgrims would participate in this year hijra celebration.
Earlier, giving brief history of hijra, the second Vice President of OSMC, Alhaji Sodiq Bello, said Prophet Muhammad migrated because of the victimisation and harassment of him and his followers in Makkah.
