Eid-ul-Fitr: Muslims urged to embody religious tolerance
The call comes after 30 days of fasting during the month of Ramadan, which culminated in the observation of Eid-ul-Fitr on Monday, March 31, 2025.
As the Muslim community celebrates Eid-ul-Fitr, Islamic scholars have urged Muslims to embrace religious tolerance and mercy towards everyone, regardless of their faith.
The call comes after 30 days of fasting during the month of Ramadan, which culminated in the observation of Eid-ul-Fitr on Monday, March 31, 2025.
Speaking on the Big Mike Breakfast Show, Adama Mahmoud , an Islamic scholar emphasized the importance of living according to the teachings of Prophet Mohammed.
He cited scriptures that emphasize being merciful to all creation and called on all Muslims to live by the Prophet’s directives.
Musah cautioned against judging others based on their faith, instead urging Muslims to show good character and mercy to all.
“Be merciful to your neighbours, whether Muslim or Non-Muslim, show good character, don’t say ‘I am Muslim, I will go to ‘Jannah’, you are an idol worshiper, you will go to hell.’ No, the Prophet did not come with that message,”
“If you are to hate an idol worshiper, hate what he worships, but not himself, because he is human. So, be merciful to all creatures, even animals, because the Prophet was merciful to everyone.” Mahmoud admonished.
Other Islamic scholars, including Bambakia Abdul-Samed and Adamu Musah also shared their thoughts on the significance of Eid-ul-Fitr and the importance of maintaining the principles of Ramadan throughout the year.
Abdul-Samed exhorted Muslims to remain committed to the tenets of Ramadan, while Mahmoud underscored the importance of technology in advancing the propagation of the message of Islam but cautioned against practices on new media that violate Islamic teachings.
“I urge colleagues who strived to earn piety during the month of Ramadan to maintain that status quo. The way you handled yourself during Ramadan, maintain that, so that the piety that you earned will take you to your grave,” Abdul-Samed expressed.
“Technology has helped us a lot in making an impact in our religion… but we must advise ourselves against things in the media that are not in accordance with Islamic rules. Let’s stick to the good aspects and do away with things against the teachings of Islam,” Mahmoud stated.
Their comments serve as a reminder of the values of compassion, tolerance, and mercy that underpin the Islamic faith.
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