CAN To NSCIA: Caution Extremists Who Are Not Grounded In Islam

… Rejoices with Muslims at Sallah

Leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has
urged Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) to
continue to caution extremists who are not grounded in Islam.

The actions of the extremists, CAN said is giving Islam bad
names.

The religious body gave the advice in its Eid-el-Fitr message to
the NSCIA and Muslims.

CAN prayed that the aftermath of this year Ramadan will usher in
peace and unity into the country.

According to a statement issued on Thursday by the General
Secretary, Daramola Joseph: “The Christian Association of Nigeria
(CAN) is rejoicing with the leadership of the Nigerian Supreme
Council for Islamic Affairs and all Muslims in the country as they
celebrate the successful completion of this year’s Ramadan. We wish
you all Ramadan Mubarak.

“We are not unaware that your fasting was in obedience to the
divine directive: “O you who have believed, decreed upon you is
fasting as it was decreed upon those before you that you may become
righteous” — Surat Al-Baqarah 2:183. May God answer all your godly
prayers offered throughout the month?

“We appeal to the leadership of NSCIA to continue to advice and
caution the extremists who are not well grounded in the faith and
whose wicked and ungodly actions are giving bad names to Islam. It
is trite to know that no godly person will engage in the promotion
of violence, kidnapping, banditry and terrorism or identify with
the perpetrators.

“We recognize and appreciate the ‘efforts’ that are being made
by the Police and other security agencies towards ensuring peaceful
celebrations. May God put His fears into the hearts of our leaders
to promptly do what is right, justly, and godly. We also pray that
those who have compromised and are compromising the security in the
country will have a change of mind and those who refused to change
will be exposed and sanctioned by the Almighty God Himself”.

CAN vowed not to relent in promoting religious tolerance, peace
and unity in the country and genuinely collaborate with NSCIA.

Joseph said: “We remain partners in peace making. Let us
continue working together for peace, unity and progress of the
country.

“Our heart goes to the families and Friends of those who are
bereaved especially as a result of senseless and unwarranted
killings in the country. May God console and comfort them all. Eid
Mubarak to the leadership of NSCIA and all the Muslims in the
country.”

… Rejoices with Muslims at Sallah

Leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has
urged Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) to
continue to caution extremists who are not grounded in Islam.

The actions of the extremists, CAN said is giving Islam bad
names.

The religious body gave the advice in its Eid-el-Fitr message to
the NSCIA and Muslims.

CAN prayed that the aftermath of this year Ramadan will usher in
peace and unity into the country.

According to a statement issued on Thursday by the General
Secretary, Daramola Joseph: “The Christian Association of Nigeria
(CAN) is rejoicing with the leadership of the Nigerian Supreme
Council for Islamic Affairs and all Muslims in the country as they
celebrate the successful completion of this year’s Ramadan. We wish
you all Ramadan Mubarak.

“We are not unaware that your fasting was in obedience to the
divine directive: “O you who have believed, decreed upon you is
fasting as it was decreed upon those before you that you may become
righteous” — Surat Al-Baqarah 2:183. May God answer all your godly
prayers offered throughout the month?

“We appeal to the leadership of NSCIA to continue to advice and
caution the extremists who are not well grounded in the faith and
whose wicked and ungodly actions are giving bad names to Islam. It
is trite to know that no godly person will engage in the promotion
of violence, kidnapping, banditry and terrorism or identify with
the perpetrators.

“We recognize and appreciate the ‘efforts’ that are being made
by the Police and other security agencies towards ensuring peaceful
celebrations. May God put His fears into the hearts of our leaders
to promptly do what is right, justly, and godly. We also pray that
those who have compromised and are compromising the security in the
country will have a change of mind and those who refused to change
will be exposed and sanctioned by the Almighty God Himself”.

CAN vowed not to relent in promoting religious tolerance, peace
and unity in the country and genuinely collaborate with NSCIA.

Joseph said: “We remain partners in peace making. Let us
continue working together for peace, unity and progress of the
country.

“Our heart goes to the families and Friends of those who are
bereaved especially as a result of senseless and unwarranted
killings in the country. May God console and comfort them all. Eid
Mubarak to the leadership of NSCIA and all the Muslims in the
country.”