Islamic scholars have offered condolences to Christians around the world on the death of Pope Emeritus Benedict VI A group of Nigerian...
Islamic scholars have offered condolences to Christians around the world on the death of Pope Emeritus Benedict VI
A group of Nigerian Muslim scholars led by Malam Gambo Barnawa have condoled with Christians around the world following the death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI who died on December 31 last year at the age of 95.
The teachers expressed their condolences when they paid a visit to celebrate the new year of Pastor Yohanna Buri who is the head of the Christ Angelical Church and life intervention ministry in the new station in Kaduna state.
Barnawa said that they visited Buru's house to wish him a happy new year, and to use this opportunity to convey their condolences to all the Christians of the world on the death of Pope Benedict XVI.
He explained that the person is good and compassionate. He added that the Pope is a person who knows peace and unity, which makes him different.
"He spent his life praying and preaching peace throughout the world while encouraging tolerance and forgiveness for all human beings, regardless of race, culture, religion, language and area not .
"The world will not forget the contribution of Pope Benedict XVI to preach peace, love, tolerance and forgiveness among all human beings."
Barnawa extended his condolences to the Catholics and other Christian priests around the world who were inspired by his life and prayers and his determination to fight violence and ensure peace
He went on to say that Pope Benedict XVI "was a spiritual leader for millions of people around the world and one of the greatest religious teachers of our time that the world cannot forget.
"I used to see him in many gatherings in Arab and Asian countries with leading Islamic scholars, Christians and world leaders preaching peace and community unity."
"The world will never forget him because of his great contribution to promoting peace and tolerance among religions for peace in the world.
Similarly, an interfaith expert in Nigeria, Hajiya Ramatu Tijjani, and the head of the Foundation for the Protection of Women and Children's Rights in Nigeria, joined world leaders in honoring the late Pope.
She said the world has lost a great leader, who taught many people around the world the importance of patience and forgiveness.
Ramatu Tijjani praised the Pope for his great contribution in promoting reconciliation and dialogue between religions as a solution.
She wished Christians around the world a happy new year and consoled them on the death of the Pope.
She also encouraged Muslims and Christians to live in peace with each other, adding that he should remember that we are one family from God, we are all "from Adam and Eve".
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