Chief Imam 81 Division urges Nigerians to be brothers’ keeper, sacrifice for common good
The Chief Imam 81 Division of Nigerian Army, Lt.-Col. Husein Eleje, has urged Nigerians to be their brothers’ keeper and imbibe the virtue of sacrificing for the common good of all.
Eleje made the call on Wednesday in a brief sermon during the Eid Prayers held at the 81 Division Garrison Parade Ground, Obalende, Lagos.
He said that the current moment called for all to be their brothers keepers as well as need to sacrifices ones personnel interest for joy and comfort of many others.
According to him, in applying this love and solidarity, one should do everything necessary to see that no harm touches or reach a fellow brother and sister.
Eleje, who is also an acting Deputy Director, 81 Division Islamic Affairs, also alluded to the Holy Qu’ran where the Hoy Book called on the faithful to continue doing acts of righteousness and love.
He noted that the Holy Book also forbids one being involved in evil and harm to one’s neighbours no matter who is concerned.
“If I am aware of any danger eminent to occur and likely to harm my neighbours or others, I should stand against such act or leak the information to the targeted person in order to safe him or her.
“And in our Muslim tradition, it is stated that he is not a sincere believer, he who does not stop harming others.
“So to be godly, we must do onto others what we want them to do onto us in terms love and good neighbourliness; thus, preventing vices in the society,” he said.
The Chief Imam urged Muslim faithful to show love and extend the provisions of Almighty Allah and His kindness to others this Sallah period and beyond.
“As we celebrate, eat and drink together, it implants unity in our environments and strengthens the bond of brotherhood that exist among all the Almighty has created.
“We are created to support one another in difficult times and rejoice together during happy times.
“The needy and the poor should find relief in the generosity of the rich towards them during this season,” he said.
The Chief Imam also prayed for the protection and success of Nigerian Army troops in various theatre of operations and prayed for peace and security to return in all states of the country.
Eleje prayed for the Almighty’s grace, wisdom and protection for the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 81 Division Nigerian Army, Maj.-Gen. Adebayo Babalola; while commending him on non-discriminatory leadership in his command.
He prayed for sound health and wisdom for the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu; the Chief of Defense Staff (CDS), Gen. Olufemi Oluyede and the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, President Bola Tinubu.