The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has admonished different Muslim sects to unite and ward off persons who try to infiltrate their religion with Islam-like ideas that end in destruction.
Addressing hundreds of Muslims at the Black Star Square in Accra Monday to mark this year’s Eid ul Fitr, the president reminded the Shia, Ahlu-sunna , Tijaniyya, and Ahmadiyya to come together.
“Religion is a double-edge sword that can be invoked for destructive purposes. Consequently I urge all Ghanaian Muslims to be wary of ideologists who may provide a beautiful religion like Islam for selfish and destruct ends,” he advised.
He quoted from Qu’ran 3: 103 to buttress his calls to the Muslim groups.
“And hold fast, all together, by the rope which Allah (stretches out for you), and be not divided among yourselves; and remember with gratitude Allah’s favour on you; for ye were enemies and He joined your hearts in love, so that by His Grace, ye became brethren…”
Continuing to hand your hand in brotherhood and unity is the essence of Islam, President Akufo-Addo stated.
Earlier, the president has touted the peace in the country and appealed to all to cherish this longstanding peace to advance the cause of all in Ghana.
President Akufo-Addo promised that he, as the number one gentleman in the country, will be fair towards all Ghanaians irrespective of their religious creed.
He therefore advised all to “emphasise on things that bind us instead of ones that divide us”.
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