Nigerian singer and music executive Naira Marley, whose real name is Azeez Fashola, has shared a reassuring Islamic teaching with his fans and followers, particularly those observing the holy month of Ramadan.
Nigerian singer and music executive Naira Marley has shared a reassuring Islamic teaching with his fans and followers, particularly those observing the holy month of Ramadan.
In a recent post, Naira Marley referenced a fundamental principle in Islam, which states that if an individual unintentionally eats or drinks while fasting, their fast remains valid. This guidance is rooted in the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad, providing comfort to those who may accidentally break their fast.
He wrote: “If somebody eats or drinks forgetfully, then he should complete his fast, for what he has eaten or drunk was given to him by Allah.”
Naira Marley’s message urged Muslims to be gentle with themselves if they forget and inadvertently break their fast before the designated time. He encouraged them to continue fasting for the remainder of the day, emphasizing the importance of perseverance and self-compassion during the sacred month of Ramadan.
However, his teaching spurred reactions;
@lordwarice said: “If I forgetfully light Baki unkor?”
@__retired_agbero wrote: “Na every Ramadan you dey do good Muslim omo toh bul ly nko?”
@pappyjay_001 said: “As it shows that you sabi the religion wella, you go like tell us where you learnt bully from?”
@ForeignOt wrote: “So na Allah feed me rice and chicken wey I finish just now. Alhamdullilah 🙏 @officialnairam1 thanks for the clarification.”
@flyest_mz said: Una dey enjoy for this your religion. I understand tasting something cause you forgot so una go go ahead chop am finish?”
@tz_yangsage reacted: “I mistakenly fell and shawarma fell into mouth, and a slice of apple also fell into my mouth. Also 3 litres of water enter into my mouth.”
@UwaisMohammed17 wrote: “ISLAM IS NOT ALL ABOUT PRAYING AND FASTING, IT’S ALSO ABOUT HOW YOU TREAT PEOPLE. YOU CAN PRAY ALL NIGHT, BUT IF YOU’RE RUDE, ARROGANT, OR HURT OTHERS, YOU’RE MISSING THE ESSENCE OF ISLAM.”
@MMaikarfi17063 reacted: “Additionally, the Quran emphasizes the value of kindness and generosity, especially during the month of Ramadan: “Ramadan is the month in which the Quran was revealed, a guidance for humanity and clear proofs of guidance and distinction.” (Quran 2:185). One love Marlians”
@miss_ebony19 wrote: “This guy no care anymore.”
@femmi_femm reacted: “How does this disseminated information help Nigeria move forward as a nation?“
