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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The Grand Imam of Osun State, Sheikh Musa Animashaun has advised the Muslim faithful to seek the face of God.<\/p>\n

Sheikh Animashaun gave this advice during a special prayer organised in Osogbo to seek divine intervention for rainfall.<\/p>\n

The Muslim Ummah in the state had scheduled a special prayer for rainfall at the Osogbo Central Eid Prayer ground Oke-Baale, Osogbo on Sunday.<\/p>\n

During the two-rakat prayer session, the Islamic cleric also prayed for God\u2019s forgiveness and guidance.<\/p>\n

He said, \u201cLet us pray for Allah\u2019s forgiveness and guidance. There is a need for us to turn to Allah during difficult times.\u201d<\/p>\n

Sheikh Animashaun also urged residents to engage in collective prayer, stressing that such unity is crucial in times of need.<\/p>\n

Similar prayers for rainfall had been held in several states across the country, including Adamawa State.<\/p>\n

Hundreds of Muslims, all seeking relief, had sought the face of God for divine intervention hoping for a return to prosperity.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria Follow Africa-Press<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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