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Buhari, Others Pray For Late UAE President In Abu Dhabi

BY CHIKA OKEKE, Abuja

President Muhammadu Buhari, (right) in a handshake with His Highness, Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE and Ruler of Abu Dhabi (left) during his condolence on the passing of the late President, Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed at Mushrif Palace, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates on Friday. 

President Muhammadu Buhari joined Muslims on Friday to observe Jummah prayers for the repose of the soul of late President of United Arab Emirates (UAE), Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed in Abu Dhabi, the capital of UAE,

He was accompanied by members of the Nigerian delegation, who were on a condolence and congratulatory visit to the country, following the death of Sheikh Khalifa and the subsequent election of his successor, Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

A statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu revealed that the President attended the Friday prayers at Sheikh Sultan Bin Zayed, The First Mosque.

In a sermon titled: ‘‘Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed, the loss of the Nation’’, read at all the Friday Mosques across UAE, the Chief Imam of the mosque, Sheikh Ali Alhamoudi thanked God for the life and legacies of the late President.

He described the late President as a forerunner in charitable works and humanitarian initiatives, adding that through his efforts, numerous mosques and hospitals were built, schools and universities were founded, while cities and institutions were established.

”Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed (may Allah have mercy on him) was always close to the people with his excellent morals and character. He was well-known among them for his praiseworthy qualities in this regard, and our prophet said: ‘The dearest and the closest of you to me on the Day of Resurrection will be those who are the best in character.’

The Imam stated that Sheikh Khalifa promoted the principles of justice in the UAE, so as to guarantee peace and equality, irrespective of their religions and nationalities.

On the new leadership, the Imam said that Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan was chosen by the Emirates and its rulers, its Sheikhs and its people, given his caapcity to lead the UAE towards attaining global leadership.

Prayers were also offered for the success of the new president, the Vice-President, the Crown Prince and his brothers, and the rulers of the Emirates.

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