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19.04.2015 Religion

Vatican ambassador meets Leader of Tijaniyya Council in Ghana

By Adnan Mohammed
His Excellency Jean Malie Speich the Ambassador of Vatican Embassy in Ghana receiving citation from the Spiritual Leader of Tijaniyya Muslim Council of Ghana Sheikh Abul- Faidi Abdulai Ahmed Maikano.His Excellency Jean Malie Speich the Ambassador of Vatican Embassy in Ghana receiving citation from the Spiritual Leader of Tijaniyya Muslim Council of Ghana Sheikh Abul- Faidi Abdulai Ahmed Maikano.
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His Excellency Jean Malie Speich the Ambassador of Vatican embassy in Ghana has met the Spiritual Leader of Tijaniyya Muslim Council of Ghana Sheikh Abul- Faidi Abdulai Ahmed Maikano at his residence here in Accra.

The meeting was used to discuss matters of interest and also to strengthen the cooperation between his office and the Tijaniyya Muslim Council of Ghana.

Ambassador Speich urged the Council to intensify its effort in propagating Islam which was built on the principles of peace and unity.

'To achieve this, the Council should also let the youth understand the importance of peace, stability and tolerance also to uphold them in high esteem, which is cherished by religious leaders worldwide,' he emphasized.

He further added that, 'God is not complicated as we humans, therefore among Muslims in the country and world at large and between Muslims and other religions there is the need for constant dialogue to ensure peace and unity and tolerance among humans, special creature of God.'

The ambassador prayed for wisdom from God to mankind to be able to understand and love God diversity. 'God is not merciful in selfish way.'

On his part, Sheikh Khalifa congratulated the Morocco Ambassador for hard work and dedication and also showed his appreciation to her country's tireless effort in supporting global Tijaniyya.

The Spiritual leader of Tijaniyya Muslim of Ghana after extending invitation of this year's Qur'an recitation schedule for the 22nd of April, 2015 to the 24th of April, 2015.

The council also presented to the Vatican ambassador to Ghana, a citations for his love for peace and leading an exemplary life to religious leaders in the country.

He commended Sheikh Khalifa for the honour done them and promised that this will go a long way to foster mutual cooperation to the benefit of both countries.

Present at the meeting were sheikh Amanullahi Jallo, sheikh Mutawakilu Ilimi, Abubakar Baban Yara and Muhammed Muhtari Ibrahim all members of Tijaniyya Muslim council of Ghana.

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