Kaduna ------------------ The Jama’atu Nasril Islam, JNI, has urged Muslims to use the last 10 days of the Ramadan to intensify prayers for peace and proseperity in the country.

The JNI made spoke in a statement in Kaduna on Sunday by its Secretary General, Dr Khalid Aliyu, just as it implored Muslims to fervently engage in supplications and dedication to the worship of Allah, amid the daunting challenges and uncertainties in the country.

It said government should be more alive to its primary responsibility of safeguarding lives and property of citizens.

“We must individually and collectively strive more to earn Allah’s forgiveness and mercy in this blessed month.

“Thus, the Nigerian Muslims are called upon to sustain the tempo of worshiping Allah and maximize these last days by reciting more of the Glorious Qur’an.

“More importantly, we should pray for an end to the myriad of security imbroglio in Nigeria.

"We call on the Muslim faithful to intensify prayers for the Ummah against all manner of misfortunes, relief and succor for the myriads of economic and security challenges hampering the nation."

It further urged Muslims to support the poor, the needy and orphans in the society, “especially now that many families are finding it very unbearable as a result of biting economic challenges bedeviling the country.”

The JNI advised Muslims not to return to abominable acts after Ramadan, “as the Lord of Ramadan remains the Lord of the Worlds and He takes account of all our actions”