Muslims Pray for Peace on Tabaski
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| Muslims Praying for Peace and Unity in Cameroon |
Muslims in Yaounde have used the occasion of the feast of
sacrifice (Tabaski) celebrated on Tuesday to pray for peace and unity to reign
in Cameroon.
The more
than 10.000 Muslim faithful that gathered at the Islamic Complex in the Tsinga
quarters here, occupied just every available space in the mosque and its
precincts just to take part in the special prayers to mark the feast.
Leading
the prayers, the assistant Imam of the Islamic Complex, Bouba Goi Goi, prayed
for togetherness, peace and security in Cameroon. He said that Allah has
blessed Cameroon with abundant natural resources, a beautiful landscape and
diverse ethnic groups which Cameroonians have to preserve by ensuring peace and
security.
The
Assistant Imam Bouba Goi Goi exhorted the Muslim faithful to work for peace and
security, which he said are prerequisites for the development of the country.
Several
government ministers and other senior state personalities took part in the
prayer that was witnessed by administrative authorities led by the Governor of
the Centre region, Naseri Paul Bea, who did not conceal his elation.
“I am
greatly touched by the fact that the Imam prayed for peace and unity to reign
in our country. I was particularly marked by the fact that he prayed for
dialogue and asked Cameroonians not to take arms against themselves…He urged
brothers and sisters to respect republican institutions.”
At the
end of the prayer, the assistant Imam symbolically slaughtered a ram, paving
the way for the rest of the faithful to go home and do same. He urged the
faithful to share the sacrificed ram into three parts – one for themselves, one
for their guests and friends and one for those who cannot afford.
Prayers
in Yaounde on the feast of Tabaski did not take place only at the Islamic
complex. The prayers took place in just every mosque in the capital city and
even at street corners. And the central theme of prayers at all the prayer
grounds was for peace and unity in Cameroon.
At the Yaounde Multi-sports Complex where thousands other
Muslims gathered the Imam, El Hadj Njikubit Meferi Ali, prayed for peace to
reign in the country especially before, during and after the 7 October
presidential election. He prayed for the return of peace in all the troubled
regions of the country.
The Imam
invited Muslims to abandon their unholy ways and do good.
“The
feast of Tabaski emphasizes sharing, peace and love. You cannot do all these if
there is no security. That is why the Imam has used the prayers to emphasize on
peace in our country,” noted one of the faithful, Njoya Abubakar.
Bamenda Muslims Pray for Peace, End to Hostilities
Hundreds
of Muslim of Muslim faithful gathered at the central mosque in Old Town Bamenda
to prayer to Allah as part of celebrations to mark the feast of Tabaski.
Leading
the prayer, Imam Musa Shuaibu exhorted the faithful to emulate the humble and
obedient character traits of Abraham by making sacrifice whenever need be,
without questioning.
Imam
Musa Shuaibu prayed for peace and unity in the country, and for an end to the
crisis rocking the English-speaking regions.
“The
message of the Imam focused on peace and unity in our beloved country Cameroon.
He urged us to be vigilant and to harmonize ourselves with Allah through
continues prayers. He called for dialogue and Allah to restore peace in the
country,” noted Imam Moustafa.
At the
end of the prayers, Imam Musa Shuaibu symbolically slaughtered a ram and called
on faithful that can afford to go home and do same. He urged them to share the
ram sacrificed in three parts and share with family members, friends and with
those in need. Prayers at the Old Town Mosque in Bamenda were witnessed by the
SDO for Mezam and other administrative dignitaries.
Leaders
of Christian and other denominations also came to show solidarity with their
Muslim brothers.
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