The Guild of Interfaith Media Practitioners Nigeria (GIMP-Nigeria) has congratulated Muslim faithful on the successful completion of Ramadan and the celebration of Eid-ul-Fitr. The group urged religious leaders to intensify efforts toward promoting tolerance, unity, and peaceful coexistence across the country.
In a statement issued in Abuja, made available to LEADERSHIP, the National President of GIMP-Nigeria, Imam Abdullahi Uthman, congratulated Muslims on completing 30 days of fasting, which culminated in the celebration of Eid-ul-Fitr. He noted that the period of Ramadan was an opportunity for Muslims to reflect on their faith and recommit to the values of compassion, kindness, and forgiveness. Imam Uthman urged Muslim leaders to continue promoting these values and to work towards fostering a more harmonious and inclusive society.
The GIMP-Nigeria president also commended the efforts of Muslim leaders in promoting interfaith dialogue and understanding, citing the recent interfaith conference held in Abuja as a notable example. He emphasized the importance of continued engagement and collaboration between different faith groups to build a more cohesive and peaceful society. Imam Uthman encouraged Muslim leaders to intensify their efforts in promoting tolerance, unity, and peaceful coexistence, and to work towards creating an environment where people of all faiths can live together in harmony.
According to Imam Uthman, GIMP-Nigeria will continue to support and promote interfaith dialogue and understanding, and will work towards creating a platform for people of different faiths to engage and learn from each other. He emphasized the importance of mutual respect, understanding, and tolerance in building a more peaceful and harmonious society.
As Nigeria marks the Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations, it's heartening to see GIMP-Nigeria calling out faith leaders to put tolerance and unity into practice, especially in these trying times when our nation desperately needs it. The onus is now on these leaders to translate words into actions and make a tangible impact on the lives of ordinary Nigerians. Only then can we truly say that Ramadan's lessons of love and compassion are being lived out in our daily lives.