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Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, Vice President and NPP Flagbearer, has urged Ghanaians and leaders to follow noble causes for the good of humanity and the country, drawing inspiration from what he called the Prophet Abraham’s amazing sacrifice.
Speaking on Sunday at the national Eid ul Adha prayers in Accra, Dr. Bawumia said that in order to have a significant impact on the people they serve and the country, those in positions of leadership should uphold the spirit of sacrifice in service. Eid ul Adha is an Islamic festival inspired by Prophet Abraham’s decision to follow God’s instruction and sacrifice his only son, Ishmael.
In “our own little ways,” we should sacrifice for individuals and the nation, Dr. Bawumia emphasized, even if it is impossible to imitate Prophet Abraham’s ultimate example of sacrifice, as told in both the Bible and the Quran.
‘Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) set the ultimate example of sacrifice and obedience, which is impossible for any of us to replicate,” Dr. Bawumia said in his Eid address.
“But in our own little ways, we have to emulate the sacrificial spirit of Prophet Ibrahim, to help one another, our community and our dear nation.”
“For us in positions of leadership, it is even more important because as leaders, rendering selfless service to the people who elect us, should always be our priority, and that can only happen with lots of personal sacrifice.”
“For the citizenry, patience and sacrifices are also required in our everyday life; in our personal affairs, at home with our families, at our work places, in our communities and our dealings with our leaders and government.”
With signs of economic recovery following recent hike in cost of living, which he said was largely influenced by one of the biggest global economic crisis in history, Dr. Bawumia also acknowledged the sacrifices Ghanaians have made over the past few months, following the impact of the crisis.
“We appreciate the cooperation and sacrifices Ghanaians have made in the challenging times we have experienced in the past few years,” he said, adding that government has also made some budget cuts.
Dr. Bawumia urged Muslims, and all Ghanaians to be inspired by the principles of Eid ul Adha.
“Fellow Muslims, as we observe the sacred festival of sacrifice, which is inspired by the motherly care of Hajar (Hagar) towards her son Ismael, and Prophet Ibrahim’s incredible obedience to God, let us always be inspired by their acts of selflessness and sacrifice by caring for each other, and also sacrificing for worthy causes, for the betterment of our families, communities and the nation.’
Source: Ghanatodayonline.com
