The speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, Ph.D, GCON, has called on Muslims in Nigeria to demonstrate love and tolerance for one another as they mark the Islamic New Year 1448 After Hijra (AH).
Precious Ibe
June 16, 2026
Speaker Abbas preaches love, tolerance as Muslims usher in new Islamic Year 1448 AH
The speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, Ph.D, GCON, has called on Muslims in Nigeria to demonstrate love and tolerance for one another as they mark the Islamic New Year 1448 After Hijra (AH).
Tuesday, June 16, 2026, marks the 1st Muharram, which is the first month in the Islamic calendar.
In a message of felicitation signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Musa Abdullahi Krishi, the Speaker urged the Muslim Ummah to rededicate themselves to the worship of Allah (SWT), adding that love and tolerance toward one another are integral parts of such worship as enjoined in the Holy Quran and the Hadith of the Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him).
Speaker Abbas noted that the New Islamic Year 1448 (AH) should serve as an avenue for more prayers to the nation and its leaders, noting that our Creator answers genuine prayers from His servants.
He called for more peaceful coexistence among Muslims and the people of other faiths in the country, noting that nothing can be achieved in an atmosphere devoid of peace and unity.
The Speaker wished the Muslim Ummah happy celebrations of the New Islamic Year. He equally wished them and other Nigerians Allah’s blessings and protection in the New Year.