The deputy Chief Missioner of Nasrul-lahi-l-Fatih society, Alhaji Abdul-Azeez Onike has harped on the need for special prayers and fasting on Arafat day quoting from the Hadiths that “It is a sin not to believe your sins have not been forgiven on Arafat day.”

When the Prophet (s.aw) was explaining Q5 vrs 3 to Umar that Allah had perfected the religion and Chosen Islam as the religion…’ the Prophet explained that Arafat day would have been chosen as a day of celebration when explaining Q5 vrs 3. He said: “Whoever fast on the day of Arafat, his sins will be forgiven.”

He also added that it is a sin for anyone standing on Arafat and not believing that his sins have been forgiven. So, by Implication, it means all the 1.5million pilgrims on Arafat have been cleansed of their sins. It is a special day and highly spiritual and that is why we organised a symbolic prayer, and we enjoined our members to fast on the Arafat day.

“The opportunity we have today is like the last nine days of Ramadan. The Muslims who understand their religion are really sad because the opportunity is gone until next year. It is very important for Muslims, whether on hajj or not.

On celebrating Eid amid economic recession, he advised Nigerians to be resolute and prayerful.

Earlier, the Assistant Corps Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Ikeja Unit, Mr. Wale Odekunle addressed thousands of NASFAT members on need to adhere to safety tips and take precautionary measures before setting out on the road to their various destinations or eid-el-Kabir celebration.