Muslim Leaders Join Deeper Life Church in Taraba for Christmas Celebration

Muslim Leaders Join Deeper Life Church in Taraba for Christmas Celebration

  • A delegation of Islamic preachers, led by Alhaji Hussaini Ismail, recently visited Pastor Samuel Omajali of Deeper Life Church in Taraba to celebrate Christmas and promote interfaith harmony
  • The visit emphasized the commitment to peaceful coexistence and mutual understanding between Muslims and Christians in the state
  • Both leaders expressed their dedication to fostering unity and collaboration for a harmonious Taraba

A significant milestone in interfaith relations was marked on Sunday as a delegation of Islamic preachers, led by Alhaji Hussaini Ismail, the Special Adviser to Governor Agbu Kefas on Muslim Religious Matters, visited Pastor Samuel Omajali, the Overseer of Deeper Life Church in Taraba.

The visit, aimed at celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ with the Christian community, highlighted the commitment to fostering unity and cooperation between Muslims and Christians in the state.

Islamic delegation visits Deeper Life Church
Promoting peace between Muslims and Christians. Photo credit: TrophyJade45/X
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Emphasizing Peace and Understanding

According to Vanguard, during the visit, Alhaji Ismail emphasized the delegation's dedication to promoting peace and understanding between the two major faith groups.

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He highlighted the importance of interfaith dialogue in building bridges of understanding and ensuring peaceful coexistence.

“This visit,” he said, “is a testament to the power of interfaith dialogue in building bridges of understanding and ensuring peaceful coexistence.”

Commitment to a United Taraba

Echoing these sentiments, Pastor Omajali expressed his commitment to collaborating in advancing Governor Kefas’ vision of a united and harmonious Taraba.

He stressed that “together, we can create a society that thrives on mutual respect and shared values.”

Pastor Omajali saw the visit as a step forward in promoting good governance and fostering interfaith harmony throughout the state.

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Legit.ng reported that Hundreds of Muslims joined their Christian neighbors in Kaduna on Wednesday for a Christmas church service celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ.

The event, aimed at promoting peace, love, and religious tolerance, saw participation from Muslim Imams and youths from seven Northern States.

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Pastor Yohanna Buru, the General Overseer of Christ Evangelical and Life Intervention Ministry in Sabon Tasha, expressed his satisfaction with the large turnout. Despite challenges such as insecurity, economic hardship, and high transportation costs, hundreds of Muslims, including women and children, attended the church service.

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