Muslim pilgrims to Saudi Arabia have been advised to take advantage of the pilgrimage to offer prayers for the nation’s peace, development and economic recovery.
Pilgrimage to the Mecca, also known as Hajj, is one of the five pillars of Islam. The airlift of intending pilgrims has since commenced across the country.
A news correspondent in Omu-Aran, Kwara State, spoke to some Muslims clerics on the significance of the pilgrimage.
Alhaji Sodiq Afolayan, the Chief Imam of Omu-Aran Central Mosque, described Hajj as “sacred period for prayers and devotion.’’
“It is in the light of the holiness of the Holy pilgrimage (Hajj) period that we should not hesitate in offering prayers for guidance for our leaders.’’
Afolayan urged the pilgrims to see the Hajj as a divine call to the service of Allah.
“We, as patriotic citizens and Muslims from Nigeria, should…
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