By Bawa Musah | 21 January, 2025
The Kekeli Muslim Community has appealed to President John Mahama to reconsider his appointment of Mohammed Abdul Salaam as the Managing Director of the National Lottery Authority. The community finds this appointment deeply troubling, as Islam strictly prohibits gambling, betting, and lotto.
According to the Quran, “Intoxicants and games of chance and idols and divining arrows are only an infamy of Satan’s handwork. Leave it aside that you may succeed” (Quran 5:90). Additionally, the Prophet Muhammad emphasized that engaging in games of chance is disobedience to Allah and His Messenger, Kekeli Muslim Community noted.
The Kekeli Muslim Community respectfully urges President Mahama to revise this appointment, as it may be perceived as a deliberate attempt to ridicule Islam. They believe that revising this appointment will not only demonstrate the President’s commitment to upholding Islamic values but also prevent potential harm to the Muslim community, particularly the youth.
The community hopes that Muslim leaders and clerics will also engage the President on this matter, and they trust that his prompt action will strengthen the bond between his administration and the Muslim community, fostering greater trust and cooperation.
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