The Guild of Interfaith Media Practitioners Nigeria (GIMP-Nigeria) have identified values which Nigerians, especially Muslims, needs for it to attain true unity.
Such values, the Guild explained, are truthfulness and honesty, compassion and mercy as well as justice and fairness.
In a message today, September 5, commemorating the birthday of Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him), the Deputy Chairman of GIMP-Nigeria, Muyiwa Akintunde encouraged Nigerians of all faiths to use the occasion to resolve conflicts wherever they might exist.
He said: “Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was renowned for his sincerity and trustworthiness, even among non-Muslims. “He was a symbol of mercy, not only towards humans but also animals and the environment, which explains why the Quran describes Him as ‘a mercy to the world’. These are values that our society requires now more than ever to enable good and equitable living, and progress for our nation.”
According to him, the Prophet was renowned for forgiveness and forbearance, even as he recommended such attitude to Nigerians, asking them to develop the spirit of letting-go of prejudice and biases that had held the nation back in its developmental strides.
“Prophet Muhammad lived a modest life, and was known for his kindness to slaves and family members. In every corner of our society, there are the less privileged who we must show kindness and help to lift out of their unfortunate situations.”
The Guild is dedicated to promotion of peace, tolerance, harmony and acceptance of religious plurality in Nigeria.
