Religious leaders should continue to provide guidance, that will promote peace and development of all humanity, Sultan Saad Abubakar, has said.
He stated that scholars have greater role of promoting moral values for the betterment of the society and Nigeria at large.
Sultan Saad said this at a book launched in honour of the Plateau state administrative secretary, Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI), Sheikh Abdul’azeez Yusuf, held in Jos, the state capital.
Represented by the Emir of Wase, Sambo Haruna, who is also the state chairman of JNI, he said Sheikh Abdul’azeez has lived a life full of services to humanity, promoting peace and unity.
“All the good deeds that you have done, promoting peace and unity in Plateau state and Nigeria, is recognised,” he said.
He urged religious leaders to promote peace, unity and good morals, by providing guidance to followers.
The Plateau state governor, Simon Lalong, said Sheikh Abdulaazzez, has all his life been an epitome of peaceful coexistences.
Represented by commissioner of Transportation, Muhammad Abubakar, Lalong said, Sheikh Abdul’azeez, has greatly contributed to knowledge, preaching peace and peaceful coexistence in the state.
“The Plateau state government really benefited a lot from the vast knowledge of this great Sheikh and as we all know Sheikh as a scholar an activist of Islamic propagation, has confronted many obstacles during delivering services to the Ummah in the state, but he has overcome through his sincerity,” he said.
He urged religious leaders, especially, the younger generation, to emulate the characters of Sheikh Yusuf.
The celebrant, appreciated all that have thought he is a good man, “but only Allah knows who is best amongst his servants”
He said, what was expected of him, that warranted writing a book, is best known to Allah, hoping that the people’s thought of his life, is best accepted by Allah.
The editor of the book, Dr. Huud Shittu, of the University of Jos, said 24 people authored the book, which focused mainly on leadership. I’ll rebuild, unify our country, Biden vows in victory speech
United States President-elect Joe Biden pledged, Sunday morning, to rebuild “the backbone of this nation…and to unite us here at home.”
Biden, in a victory speech delivered before thousands of flag waving Americans in Wilmington, Delaware, hailed the millions of Americans who “voted for that vision.”
He also promised to be president for all Americans regardless of who they voted for.
He said: “The people of this nation have spoken. They delivered us a clear victory, a convincing victory, a victory for we the people.”
“I’m humbled by the trust and confidence you’ve placed in me. I pledge to be a president who seeks not to divide, but unify. Who doesn’t see red states or blue states, only sees the United States.
“For all those of you who voted for President Trump, I understand the disappointment tonight. I’ve lost a couple times myself. But now, let’s give each other a chance.
“The Bible tells us that to everything there is a season — a time to build, a time to reap, a time to sow. And a time to heal. This is the time to heal in America.
“It’s time to put away the harsh rhetoric. To lower the temperature. To see each other again. To listen to each other again.
“On Monday I will name a group of leading scientists and experts as transition advisers … I will spare no effort, none, or any commitment to turn around this pandemic. Folks, I am a proud Democrat but I will govern as an American.
“We cannot repair the economy, restore our vitality, or relish life’s most precious moments — hugging a grandchild, birthdays, weddings, graduations, all the moments that matter most to us — until we get this virus under control.
“Our nation is shaped by the constant battle between our better angels and our darkest impulses.
“It’s time for our better angels to prevail…we will lead not only by the example of our power, but by the power of our example.
“With full hearts and steady hands, with faith in America and in each other, with a love of country — and a thirst for justice — let us be the nation that we know we can be.”
Speaking earlier, vice president elect, Kamala Harris, commended Americans for “turning out in record numbers to make your voices heard,” and “Black women. Asian, white, Latina, American women, who throughout our nation’s history have paved the way for this night.”