Farmers in Osun State are facing a dire situation as their crops wither due to a lack of rainfall. In response, Muslims across the 30 local government areas of the state gathered on Sunday in their communities to seek divine intervention for abundant rains to revive their farmlands.
The convergence occurred simultaneously across all communities early in the day, with participants pleading for God’s help to end the ongoing drought.
Crops in various communities of the 30 Local Government Areas of the state continue to wither.
In Osogbo, the state capital, Muslim faithful assembled at the Osogbo Central Eid prayer ground for a special prayer session led by Sheikh Musa Animashaun, the Grand Imam and Chairman of the League of Imams and Alfas, Osun State. The worshipers gathered to beseech God for rain.
During the prayer session, Sheikh Animashaun emphasised the importance of rededicating oneself to God, seeking His guidance, and making a total submission to Allah’s will. He urged the residents of Osun State to seek forgiveness and blessings from the Lord.
He stated: “Whenever there is a possible threat of drought, we are enjoined by Allah (SWT) through His Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.) that we should go back to Him and seek His guidance and forgiveness.”
Reports said that various crops, including maize, yam, millet, among others, are drying up, with farmers crying out over possible losses.
Religious leaders who attended the prayer sessions called on people to revisit their relationship with God, explaining that the sins being committed were the major contributing factors to the drought.
They stressed the importance of fearing Allah, noting that this was a prerequisite for God to listen to their prayers and provide the much-needed rain.
Speaking, Sheik Animashaun emphasized the importance of seeking Allah’s guidance and forgiveness during challenging times.
He called on the residents of the state to seek forgiveness and blessings from the Lord.
Sheikh Animashaun stated, “Whenever there is a possible threat of drought, we are enjoined by Allah (SWT) through His Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W) that we should go back to Him, and seek His guidance and forgiveness.”
The drought is running into weeks.
