The Ulama Forum in Nigeria joins Muslims and other well wishers worldwide in commiserating with the governments and peoples of Morocco and Libya for the tragedies of earthquake and flood that afflicted the two countries respectively.
This is contained in a statement jointly signed by Aminu Inuwa Muhammad and Engineer Basheer Adamu Aliyu, convener and secretary of the forum.
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The statement said the monumental loss of lives and properties from the tragedies pricks the consciousness of people of empathy the world over and calls for total submission to the will of Allah (SWT), who alone gives life and takes it when He wills, inflicts pains and relieves it and brings succor to those who submit to His will.
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The Ulama Forum therefore reminded the peoples of Morocco and Libya to consider the tragedies as a trial from Allah and to thus, return to Him in total submission so that He will enlist them among His servants who persevere His trials.
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The Forum also called on Nigerians to mobilize assistance for the victims of the tragedies and relay same through the appropriate channels, especially the embassies of the two countries.
“Nigerians should also join in praying for the souls of the deceased and succor for those who survive the tragedies.May Allah (SWT) prevent recurrence of similar tragedies and bring about lasting peace, stability and progress to the world, ameen,” the statement concluded.
