Christian cleric greets Muslims, sues for tolerance

A Cleric, Prophet Adeyemi Adeniran of Great Tabernacle Miracle Church of God, (Mountain of Change), Ejigbo Road, Ojo, Egbedore Local Government Area of Osun State, has congratulated Muslims in the sate and all over Nigeria on this year’s Sallah.

Prophet Adeniran, popularly known as Baba Lesekese, called on Islamic faithful not to forget the significance of the Holy Month and its numerous virtues and lessons as they celebrate the end of the fasting period.

The cleric noted that the occasion of the 2023, Eid-el-Fitr celebration is a special one, especially as it coincides with the worshipping day of Muslims.

While saying that Muslims had received many blessings and grace after the fasting and abstinence period, the prophet urged Muslim adherents not to return to their old ways. He praised the spirit of sacrifice and resilience displayed by Muslims during the fasting period and lauded them for praying for Nigeria.

According to him, the celebration should be mutual and Muslim faithful should extend love and the spiritual benefits of Ramadan, which are love, peace and justice to their neighbours. He also sued for religious tolerance among Nigerians and stressed the need for everyone to live in peace notwithstanding religious difference.

He said, “I am delighted to congratulate Muslim faithful in Osun State and Nigeria in general on this occasion of Salah celebration. While we are basking in the euphoria of the joyous season, I want to urge our Muslim brothers and sisters not to abandon the spiritual lessons and benefits of the Holy Month.

“We should all live in love, tolerate each other and coexist peacefully. This is a time for those celebrating to practise love, which is one of the lessons of the season, by extending hands of celebrations to them no matter the religion they practise.

“I pray Almighty God to accept the supplications of the Muslims and also bless them with the spiritual benefits that come with the holy exercise.”