Remembrance: Imam urges prayers for fallen heroes
The Chief Imam of Giginya Barrack Jumuat Mosque Sokoto, Maj. Tanimu Hamisu, has called on Nigerians to pray for fallen heroes in view of their sacrifices to the nation.
Hamisu who is the Acting Deputy Director of Islamic Affairs of 8 Division of Nigerian Army Sokoto made the call in his sermon at special Jumuat prayer marking 2026 Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day (AFCRD) on Friday in Sokoto.
He stressed that fallen heroes have made sacrifices their lives for the nation’s unity, progress and peaceful coexistence which deserved to be remembered and recognized at all times.
He also highlighted the importance of supporting their families particularly widows and orphans in Army formations.
The Chief Imam quoted Qur’anic verses and prophetic traditions that recognize men who died at the battle field for safeguarding their communities and nations.
He encouraged men in service to consider their positions as opportunity to serve the nation stressing that persons who died gallantly protecting territory against all forms of infidels have special positions in the hereafter.
He stressed the need for individuals and groups to support fallen heroes families inculcate moral values, proper child upbringing, and other issues to foster productive living.
The Deputy Director cautioned people against supporting terrorists, bandits and other criminals describing informants as the same perpetrators of evils.
The event witnessed distribution of food to Barrack community and the needy.