Sultan of sokoto sa’ad Abubakar wants Muslim faithful to always exhibit good character in their dealings with Muslims and non Muslims.
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| Retired Bola babalakin with sultan of sokoto |
Sa’ad Abubakar who stated this during a visit to retired justice of supreme court, Justice Bola Babalakin said Islam was a religion of peace hence the need for the adherent to always promote peaceful co existence.
The sultan who is the president supreme council of Islamic affairs described chief Babalakin as true Muslim within exemplary character who contributed significantly to development of Islam in the country.
He urged Muslims faithful to emulate the way of life of the Muslim ambassador in their dealings and interactions with others to project the image Islam to non Muslims.
In a remark, the eldest son of chief
Babalakin an chairman Bi Courtney Nigeria limited, chief Wale Babalakin said the visit was aimed at acknowledging the contributions of his father to the propagation of Islam.
Chief Babalakin who said his father remained symbol of Islamic affairs in the south west through his active participation in Nigeria Muslim association urged Nigerians to be selfless in the service to God and humanity.
He called on Nigerians to always promote peaceful co existence of the nation,saying no meaningful development would take place in atmosphere of rancour acrimony.
The visiting team include the registrar of JAMB ,professor Ishaq oloyede and other members of the supreme council for Islamic affairs.
