Regional News of Sunday, 2 January 2005

Source: GNA

Muslims asked to pray for successful pilgrimage

Kumasi, Dec 31, GNA- Sheikh (Dr) Amen Bonsu, Ashanti Regional Deputy Imam of the Ghana Muslim Mission, has called on Muslims who would be making this year's Hajj to pray for God to guide them to make a successful pilgrimage.

He explained that people encounter a lot of problems while performing the pilgrimage and that it was only through spiritual guidance and powers of God that could support worshippers to make successful Hajj.

Speaking to the Ghana News Agency in Kumasi on Friday, Sheikh Bonsu stressed the need for Muslims who would be making the trip to prepare adequately and make the necessary arrangements with their agents so that they do not face problems.

Sheikh Bonsu, who is also the Managing Director of Amen Scientific Herbal Clinic in Kumasi, called on hajj agents to ensure that they made proper arrangements for their clients.