Muslims in Ghana will today continue to observe fasting and prayers to seek their maker’s intervention in the country’s fight against the deadly coronavirus.
The continuation of their fast follows the directive of the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, asking Muslims to add one more day to the national day of fasting and prayer declared by President Nana Akufo-Addo.
Sheikh Armiyawo Shaibu, spokesperson for the National Chief Imam, said the Imam believes the fasting could be extended to today to allow Muslims the opportunity to intercede on behalf of the nation.
“The Chief Imam requested that once we are in a situation of crisis, and we are seeking a means of drawing closer and closer to God to invoke God’s compassion, Chief Imam saw that we could continue to use the fasting as a means of interceding on behalf of the nation,” he said.
The President declared the national exercise over the weekend when he gave his third national address to update citizens on the progress of the COVID-19 virus.
“Whilst we continue to adhere to these measures and ramp up our efforts to defeat this virus, I urge all of us also to seek the face of the Almighty. So on Wednesday, 25th March 2020, I appeal to all Ghanaians – Christians and Muslims to observe a national day of fasting and prayer. Let us pray to God to protect our nation and save us from this pandemic,” he said.
