Hajj: NAHCON seeks Ulama's support on pilgrims' education, spiritual guidance
The Chairman of National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) Ambassador Ismail Yusuf Abba, has reaffirmed the commission’s commitment to deepening pilgrims’ education and spiritual preparedness ahead of the Hajj exercise.
The Chairman of National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) Ambassador Ismail Yusuf Abba, has reaffirmed the commission’s commitment to deepening pilgrims' education and spiritual preparedness ahead of the Hajj exercise.
He expressed this commitment during a strategic engagement and inauguration of the Hajj Ulama Team at the Conference Hall of Hajj House Abuja.
The meeting brought together 120 respected prominent Islamic clerics from across the country, including Professor Mansur Ibrahim Sokoto, Sheikh Bala Lau, Sheikh Abdulmuhyi Nasir representing Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir, Sheikh Abdulrahman Olanrewaju Ahmed, Sheikh Nasir Adam, Sheikh Muhammad Kabir Haruna Gombe, Sheikh Usman Usman Dahiru Bauchi, and Dr. Isa Akindele Solahuddeen among many others.
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Central to the discussion was NAHCON’s primary focus on pilgrims' education and orientation.
Amb Abba tasked the Ulama to support the commission in conducting intensive sensitisation sessions in multiple languages before and during the Hajj. He stressed that their guidance should focus on equipping pilgrims with a clear understanding of the rudiments and essential aspects of Hajj rites so they can correctly perform their religious obligations.
He reiterated the need for continuous guidance, as well as prompt response to pilgrims’ questions and concerns, particularly in situations involving challenges that may affect the validity of their hajj.
He said the Ulama Team will also organize special prayer sessions at key locations during hajj, particularly at Arafat for Nigeria, leaders, national security, unity, peace, and economic prosperity.
Prof Umar encouraged all clerics at the meeting to guide their respective congregations to pray for peaceful elections in Nigeria, since the impending hajj will take place within the next general election cycle.
The Ulama collectively emphasised the importance of nurturing the mental readiness of pilgrims, encouraging unity, sincerity, patience, and total devotion to Allah, while reinforcing the significance of Hajj as a transformative act of worship.
The Team affirmed their readiness to ensure spiritually fulfilling experience for Nigerian pilgrims.
