bloomshorts High-Profile Mourners Attend Fidda’u Prayer for Buhari
Vice President Kashim Shettima, alongside Governors Dikko Radda of Katsina State and Babagana Zulum of Borno State, led a congregation of mourners in Daura for the Fidda’u prayer dedicated to the late former President Muhammadu Buhari. The event also saw the presence of notable personalities such as Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, and Nasir El-Rufai, the former governor of Kaduna State.
Understanding Fidda’u Prayer
In Islamic tradition, Fidda’u prayer, or Fidyah, is a significant act of worship and charity performed by Muslims for the deceased. This practice, which can be observed on specific days like the 3rd, 8th, 40th, or 100th day after death, or even annually, aims to seek Allah’s forgiveness for the departed’s sins and to pray for their admission into paradise (Jannah).
The gathering in Daura not only served as a moment to honor the late president’s memory but also as an opportunity for collective prayer and reflection on the virtues of charity and forgiveness in Islam.
