Ghanaian Muslim Cleric, Sheikh Imam Hussein Rashid maintains that the rising tension between North and South Korea could lead to World War III if the United Nation fails to use diplomacy to resolve the deadlock.
The Chief Imam and Spiritual Leader of the Salawaatiya Muslim Mission in Ghana asserts that natural calamities such as land-slides, air and sea disasters, earthquake and volcanic eruptions, outbreak of epidemics, storms, lightning and thunder will occur very commonly in 2011 unless religious and world leaders intensify their prayers to mitigate their effects.
He also warned the youth against unprotected sex and alcoholism saying “its adverse effects will cause their untimely death”.
Sheikh Imam Rashid affectionately called Kutubu-zamaani was addressing a large gathering of Muslims at his private residence in Gumani where he unfolded the scriptures as required of him annually after the celebration of every fire festival.
The Salawaatiya Muslim Mission Leader inspired Ghanaians to be more prayerful as economic activities and food sufficiency are bound to flourish in 2011.
He urged political and influential leaders to live exemplary lifestyles by refraining from the use of abusive language, character assassination and actions that will destabilize the fragile peace citizens are enjoying.
Sheikh Imam Rashid further implored the Ghanaian media to be circumspect in their reportage by shunning persons who want to use particularly radio stations to create unnecessary tension in the country.
He unveiled alms which he noted when adhered to could prevent the projected calamities part of which he called on Heads of State the world over to recite the Holy Qur’an 220 times, slaughter seven white and six brown cows and make available an equivalent of $490,000 US Dollars to be given to the needy.
Sheikh Imam Rashid tasked Kings and Paramount chiefs to recite the Holy Qur’an 67 times, slaughter three cows, 10 brown sheep and an amount of $4,000 US Dollars to feed the destitute in society.
Whereas every family head is expected to recite the Holy Qur’an 4 times, slaughter a brown sheep, six bowls of rice, seven bowls of other grains and an amount of GH 49 cedis, individuals are required to make a donation of four bowls of grains and an amount of GH 22 cedis to be given to the poor.
He wished Christians all over the world Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and underscored the need for Muslims and Christians to deepen their inter-religious faith.
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