By Auwal Sabati
The youth of the Islamic movement in Nigeria under the leadership of Sheikh Ibraheem Zakzaky (H) organized the birthday anniversary of Prophet Isa the son of Maryam (AS) on 25th of Zul Qaada. The program was held at Teachers House (NUT), Yola.
The event was attended by dignitaries from the Muslims and Christens brethrens. The opening prayer was recited by Mal, Abubakar Musa followed by recitation from the Holy Qur’an by Sister Rukaiya Abdullahi.
The Youths leader of the Islamic movement, Yola chapter Brother Aliyu Isa Kuza introduced the first presenter Agina Dalon who is Youths Chairman of Christians Association of Nigeria (CAN). Mr Agina emphasized on the gap of communication between the Muslims and Christians,. He called towards creating awareness among Muslims and Christians.
Mallam Bappari of Jamatu Nasurul Islam (JNI) Yola, who was represent by Barrister Sa’ad Dan Mai Yashi, called on the need to make research on both religions- Islam and Christianity, so that mutual understanding would be strengthened.
Brother Mal, Muhammad Tukur delivered his lecture on the lofty Status of Prophet Isa (A.S) in Islam, where he drew the attention of the audiences towards understanding the secret behind each Prophet of Almighty Alla and the successor after him.
He furthers spoke on Prophet Adam (AS), Prophet Nuhu (AS) Prophet Ibrahim (AS) Prophet Musa, and Prophet Isa (A.S) (Jesus Christ) who has 12 twelve companions, and also the Honorable Prophet of Islam Muhammad (PBUHF) who also has 12 twelve successors’ from Ahlul-Baity (May the peace and blessing of Almighty Allah be with them All). Likewise, Imam Ali Ameerul Mu’neneen (A.S) being the first successor of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUHF) has followed the foot step of Prophet Isa (A.S) Jesus Christ, he said.
Mal, Tukur expressed the leader of the Islamic movement Sayyid Ibraheem Zakzaky (H) is on the same concept as he spread the information to people about the Successors of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUHF) Ahlulbaity (A.S). Sheikh Zakzaky also spread the teaching of Prophet Isa (A.S) who told his followers to turn the other face when slapped, in accordance with Bible.
Finally, Mal, Abdullahi Muhammad Magume Gombe, Zonal Chairman Youth Forum of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria highlighted on Zaria Massacre, where Nigeria Army brutally injured the leader Mal, Ibraheem Zakzaky (H) and his wife,after killing his three children and 1000+ of his followers. He also raised the issue of Alqaeda ,Boko Haram, e.t.c.
Other guests present at the event are, Sunday Rufus prayers/Evangelist Youth CAN, and Mr, Jechonia Gilbert, Director Interfaith & Beumunism and Emmanuel Elisha Vice Chairman CAN Youth. light behind with us we have TVC, SilverB, Channel TV, e.t.c. Closing prayer was read by one of the Christian Brothers.