Eid-ul-Adha: TMC Says Nigeria Needs Spiritual and Political Rebirth
Muslim Congress in Ogun State says Eid-ul-Adha must go beyond ritual sacrifice, urging leaders and citizens to embrace discipline, governance reform and moral renewal amid global challenges.
By Abdullahi Yusuf
The Ogun State chapter of The Muslim Congress (TMC)) has called on Muslims across Nigeria to use the Eid-ul-Adha period as a moment of “spiritual rebirth”, urging both citizens and leaders to embrace sacrifice, obedience, and renewed commitment to moral and social responsibility.
In a statement signed by its Waali, Dr. Jamiu Folarin, the organisation extended felicitations to Muslims in Ogun State and across the country, describing Eid-al-Adha as a festival rich in lessons drawn from the faith and sacrifice of Prophets Ibrahim, Ismail, and Muhammad (peace be upon them).
The group said the significance of Eid goes beyond ritual observance, arguing that its core message has relevance to contemporary political, economic, and social challenges facing Nigeria and the wider world.
“The celebration of Eid-al-Adha comes with bundles of lessons which Muslims across the world must maximise in reversing the spiritual, social, political, and economic downturn currently being experienced globally,” the statement said.
TMC stressed that the principle of sacrifice should serve as a guiding ethic not only for ordinary citizens but also for those in positions of authority, particularly political leaders.
“The symbol of sacrifice, which is the foundation of this festival, should be the guiding principle for all Nigerians, especially those at the helm of affairs,” it added.
The organisation called on Muslims to reflect deeply on the essence of the festival and to embrace what it described as spiritual renewal through sincere worship, discipline, and righteous conduct.
It warned against reducing Eid celebrations to outward rituals alone, urging believers to align their behaviour with the moral and spiritual values the festival represents.
TMC also lamented ongoing global crises, suggesting that repeated attempts by the world to resolve socio-political and economic challenges through various systems had yielded limited success.
It argued that Islamic principles offer “time-tested” solutions that could be applied at individual, family, and societal levels to promote stability and justice.
The organisation further appealed to governments and elected officials to recommit themselves to the welfare of citizens, describing governance as a trust that will ultimately be accounted for before God.
“We appeal to governments and representatives of the people at all levels to use the occasion of this festival to renew their commitment to the social contract they entered into with the people,” it said.
TMC also cautioned against excessive celebration, warning that behaviour that undermines the spiritual meaning of Eid should be avoided.
“Eid-al-Adha goes beyond the slaughtering of rams, cows, or camels. It is an act of worship that should not be tainted by sin, recklessness, or immoral conduct,” the group said.
It concluded with prayers for peace, unity, and divine mercy upon Nigeria and the global Muslim community, as Muslims mark one of Islam’s most significant annual festivals.
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