The Guild of Interfaith Media Practitioners (GIMP) has reminded Muslims of the spiritual qualities embedded in the annual month of self dental, called Ramadan Fasting that just began today, March 1.
In a statement felicitating with Muslims on the commencement of the Fasting, the Vice President of the Guild, Muyiwa Akintunde, said that the month of Ramadan is meant to be a spiritual rejuvenation and for Muslims to embark on serious prayers for selves and the country.
“We remind the Muslim Ummah of the essence of Ramadan which include prayer (salat), reflection, and community. This is also the month in which the Quran is said to have been revealed to the Prophet of Islam, Muhammad (peace be upon him. Therefore, the annual observance of Ramadan is regarded as one of the Five Pillars of Islam.
He hoped that Muslims would enjoy peaceful and spiritual season, praying that Almighty Allah should grant their supplications and give them the strength to carry through during the month of denial.
Muyiwa Akintunde prayed that Ramadan would fill the lives of the Muslims with happiness, success, and prosperity.
“As you observe fasting and engage in acts of worship, may Allah accept your prayers and grant us His mercy and forgiveness.
Only recalled Nigeria joined the rest of the world in celebrating this year’s World Interfaith Harmony Week, with the theme: “Bridging Divides: Building a Shared Future Through Interfaith Dialogue.”
The theme speaks to the primary objective of Guild, which is to sensitise Nigerian media practitioners towards the promotion of inter-religious conversations in their reportage and in every way they could.
The Guild aimed at encouraging media professionals to place on the front burner, contents that emphasise tolerance, peace, harmony and which advance the fine ethics of journalism practice.
The Guild’s President, Abdulmaleek Abdulkareem had , cautioned: “We must not forget the social responsibility requirements of the media.”
The Guild preaches more education in the direction of Muslim-Christian relationships, and a return to the era when religious tolerance and harmony was the message in the mouths of leaders of both faiths, and also carried in practice.
