Imam Abdulkadir, the Chief Imam of Mista Ali community in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State, was thrown into distress and helplessness as his sacrificial ram was stolen during a heavy downpour on the eve of Ed-el-Kabir.
According to Daily Trust, Malam Haruna Yaqub, another Imam in the community, disclosed this incident during his sermon following the two Raka’at prayers.
He condemned the theft, calling it insensitive and shocking.
“The Ram of our Chief Imam, which he purposely bought to sacrifice, has been stolen in the night. We are really shocked by the incident. We were surprised to hear this story. This means that people are not God-fearing. It is scaring that people have gone to the extent of stealing ram meant for religious activity,” Yaqub stated.
He urged the community to embrace piety and avoid criminal acts, stressing that everyone will be held accountable for their actions both in this life and the hereafter.
“It is high time people repented and took the path of Allah. It is not too late. People should stop committing bad things and act according to Allah’s commandments,” he said.
