President Muhammadu Buhari has urged religious movements to
assist African countries rid themselves of the scourge of corruption.
Speaking at the State House on Friday while receiving the
Grand Khalifa of Tijjaniyya Islamic Movement Worldwide, Sheikh
Muhammadul-Kabir, the President also enjoined such movements to work for “the
cementing of our continental relationships and peaceful coexistence.”
President Buhari commended the movement’s commitment to
spiritual cleansing.
According to him, “while the evil of material corruption
seeks to undermine the dignity and worldly existence of man, moral and
spiritual corruption seek to destroy man and condemn him to perpetual
punishment by his Creator”
President Buhari also lauded the peaceful conduct of the
Tijjaniyyah Islamic movement in Nigeria.
“The Tijjaniyyah adherents are peaceful and never found to
be in breach of peace nor associated with extreme religious views or
terrorism,” he said, noting in particular, “the peaceful way you have conducted
all your celebrations without disturbance to the public. This is commendable.”
The President, while expressing appreciation for the prayers
from congregations such as the Tijjaniyyah, appealed to all religious groups to
continue to preach peace particularly among the youth.
Sheikh Muhammadul-Kabir and other clerics accompanying him
from several African countries, commended President Buhari for nurturing
peaceful coexistence among all religious adherents in the country.
He said they had come to Nigeria to observe their Maulud
celebration of the birthday of the Holy Prophet Muhammad which took place
peacefully in Bauchi.
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