As the moon sifts through the clouds to mark the end of the holy month of Ramadan, Nigeria’s prominent Islamic organizations have issued a collective clarion call for national rebirth, urging citizens to embrace patience with ongoing government reforms while demanding greater accountability and global justice.

In separate Eid-ul-Fitr messages, the Ansar-Ud-Deen Society of Nigeria, the Nasrul-Lahi-l-Fatih Society (NASFAT), and the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at emphasized that the spiritual discipline gained during the 30-day fast must now be translated into civic responsibility and compassion.

The Ansar-Ud-Deen Society, through a statement by its President, Prince Mosediq Adeniji Kazeem, SAN, and National Publicity Secretary, Muhammed Sola Hassan, extended warm congratulations to the Ummah. However, the celebration was tempered by a sober reflection on Nigeria’s persistent security challenges, including kidnapping and terrorism.

The Society threw its weight behind the establishment of State Police, arguing that the current centralized structure has reached its limits.

“A properly regulated multi-layered security framework could complement federal efforts and enhance community-based intelligence,” the statement noted.

Ansar-Ud-Deen also highlighted the urgency of food security, calling for sustainable policies to strengthen the agricultural supply chain as a prerequisite for national stability.

In a strong appeal for civic patience, the Chief Missioner of NASFAT, Imam Abdu-Azeez Morufu Onike, urged Nigerians to exercise restraint and avoid hasty judgments regarding President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.

Citing Qur’an 4:83, which discourages the spread of unverified information, Onike argued that while the hardship is genuine, macroeconomic indicators—such as increased revenue from fuel subsidy removal and exchange rate unification,show the reforms are beginning to bite but also beginning to work.

“Islam teaches balance,” Onike stated. “We hold leaders accountable, but we must also avoid baseless suspicion and support genuine efforts aimed at public welfare.”

He specifically challenged state and local governments to ensure that the increased federal allocations they now receive are visible in critical infrastructure and poverty alleviation.

Taking a broader perspective, the Amir of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at, Barrister Alatoye Azeez Folorunso, linked domestic peace to global stability. He lamented that the world recently stood at the precipice of a World War due to tensions in the Middle East.

In his message, “Seek the Love of Allah to Achieve the Purpose of Your Creation,” Folorunso argued that global instability stems from mankind serving individuals, countries, or institutions rather than the Creator.