{
  "id": 3284558,
  "title": "Eid-el-maulud: Imbibe virtues of Prophet Muhammad, Tinubu tells Muslims",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/eid-el-maulud-imbibe-virtues-of-prophet-muhammad-tinubu-tells-muslims",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-25T13:15:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/eid-el-maulud-imbibe-virtues-of-prophet-muhammad-tinubu-tells-muslims/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has welcomed Muslims in this year's Eid-el-Maulud celebrations and urged them to adopt the commendable teachings of Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him). In a message released on Tuesday, the President emphasized that the event is not only a time for commemorating the Prophet's birthday but also for self-examination, prayer, and drawing inspiration from the Prophet's \"exceptional virtues\".\n\nAdditionally, Tinubu called upon Muslims to join hands in prayers against insecurity and other challenges affecting the nation. Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, who authored the statement, highlighted that Muslims should actively strive to follow the Prophet's teachings. The President listed virtues such as devotion, perseverance, tolerance, humility, and selflessness as essential lessons that can be drawn from the Prophet's life.\n\nThe President also encouraged religious leaders to utilize this time for intercession on behalf of the country and to counsel their adherents to put into practice the lessons gleaned from the Prophet Muhammad's life. Tinubu urged all those partaking in the Maulud festivities to show compassion towards the disadvantaged and vulnerable, embodying the spirit of the season. He concluded by appealing for collective prayers to combat insecurity and other troubles plaguing certain regions of the country.",
  "summary": "President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Muslims on this year’s Eid-el-Maulud celebration, charging them to imbibe the good teachings of Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him). In a statement on Tuesday, the President said beyond celebrating the birthday of the Holy Prophet, the faithful should use the occasion for introspection, prayer, and learning from the […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}