By M.A. Egge
Somaliland is blessed to have been bestowed by Devine guidance on a complete way of life through the religion of Islam that adheres to the Holy Book of the Quran.
The sentiments were relayed by the Minister of Religion and Endowment Sh. Mohamed Haji Adan Elmi at the close a week-long major event on the interpretations of the Holy Quran that was held at the Alahzar Mosque in Hargeisa.
He called on the Somaliland populaces to adhere and conduct themselves as per the teachings and the tenets spelt out in the Divine book that wholly encompasses private, public and mass conducts that enables the faithful safely and soundly prosper both on earth and in the hereafter.
The minister especially pointed out that the country is blessed to fully and freely learn and practice their religion without any qualms, hindrances, impediments or phobia as some Muslims experience, or are subjected to, elsewhere in the world.
He urged all the faithful to step up the reading of the Islamic scriptures and expand their ken of knowledge of the religion.
He urged the nation to stick to the virtues expected of them and shun vices as per the teachings of the Noble Quran.