Deputy President William Ruto wore a Muslim attire as he shared a special message to the Muslim faithful as they usher in the holy season of Ramadhan.
In the message sent to newsrooms on Friday, April 24, Ruto wore a grey kanzu, with dark blue jeans and sandals.
He also surrounded himself with Muslim emblems such as lampstands and a red carpet to show his solidarity with Muslims.
In his message, Ruto recognised that the country was facing a pandemic (Coronavirus) never witnessed before, but believed that Covid-19 would not hamper Kenyans faith and belief in God.
"The world is undergoing tremendous challenges owing to the impact of the Coronavirus disease and people of all faiths have not been spared. Our schools, places of work, places of worship have been disrupted by measures that have been put in place to contain the spread of and to manage this disease.
"Suspension of religious activities that entail congregation is unprecedented in our time and has taken us to uncharted territory. It has never happened in our time that we cannot go to our places of worship. We, however, take comfort in the fact that our religious freedom remains intact and that we can worship and serve God notwithstanding this disruption," Ruto rallied.
He went on to quote Prophet Muhammad while adding that his teachings would be a guiding light to the Muslims through this pandemic.
"The Muslim faithful will usher in the holy month of Ramadhan at this time of profound anxiety and uncertainty. Fortunately for the Umma, the Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessing be upon him, in the 14th century taught the faithful not only the practice of rigorous hygiene but also specific measures to be taken in pestilence.
"This includes isolation and restriction of movement into and out of areas that are affected. We are thankful for the opportunity to reflect on the Holy Prophet's teaching as we make sense of these troubling times. Many people face mounting challenges on account of the loss of work and income, affecting their ability to meet their needs and those of their families," Ruto stated.
Despite celebrations commencing, the DP reiterated the need to adhere to government regulations set out to curb the spread of Covid-19.
"During the holy month, this situation will continue to be grave. The spirit of Ramadhan, however, calls us to rekindle compassion and charity and to reach out to our less fortunate brothers and sisters. The culture of solidarity uniting the Muslim faithful will be crucial in mitigating the painful disruption brought about by Coronavirus.
"We urge all to unite and assist the less fortunate. The Holy Koran tells us that God loves most those who help others in need and that we do not lose when we give but rather our honour and status increase with charitable deeds
"We wish you, our Muslim brothers and sister, peace as you embark upon this period of great sacrifice, devotion and reflection and hope your good deeds will give us relief from our tribulations," Ruto proclaimed.
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