Shehu of Borno calls for sustained prayers over shortage of rainfall
The Shehu of Borno, Abubakar Garbai, has called for sustained daily prayers for divine intervention over the shortage of rainfall in parts of the state.
Special prayers for rain were offered on Sunday and Monday across the state.
In a statement on Thursday from Mr Garbai, he directed all Imams to offer special prayers/supplication for Allah’s intervention on Friday.
The statement was signed by the secretary of Borno Emirates Council, Zanna Kazalma.
He also urged all mosques where five daily congregational prayers are being observed to also pray for rain.
The Shehu also directed all district and village heads across the state towards mobilising the Muslim Umma in thier respective domains to reach out to the needy, orphans, disabled, e.t.c.
He advised all parents to counsel thier wards to desist from immoral behaviours, misconduct, social vices, drug abuse as well as urged all traders and business operators to fear Allah in conducting thier lawful businesses.
(NAN)
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