Muslim community thanks Paul Biya

Friday was a special day for the whole of the Muslim community in Cameroon. First, because it was the first Friday of the lunar year 1437 AH (new year), but also the day chosen by the head of state to honour the memory of deceased pilgrims in Mecca.

This symbol of choice for Paul Biya met with faith and recognition of Muslim worshipers. In Douala, Dr Cheick Ibrahim Mbombo Mubarak, chief imam of the Littoral region who officiated the special prayer with other Muslims prayed for deceased pilgrims, and also for the defense forces.

"This mobilization of Muslims is in recognition and expression of support for the head of state in the war against terrorism and his willingness to make Cameroon an emerging country. Emphasis placed on comfort has expanded the presidential decree to the national and international Muslim community," said Cheick Ibrahim Mubarak, also president of the National Council of Imams, mosques and Islamic Affairs.

As a decision that values ??the memory of our dead, their families and beyond, Islam in Cameroon, "we prayed for God to bless the Head of State with illuminant and guiding vision," said Cheick Ibrahim Mubarak.

In addition to these prayers, the Islamic Union of Cameroon (UIC), for its part, sent a letter of thanks to the Head of State. In essence, the UIC welcomes the commitment of the President to Islam in Cameroon, through a multi-dimensional daily support of imams. But above all, the "special assistance enjoyed by the Cameroonian pilgrims after the stampede in Saudi Arabia during the Hajj 2015".

Proven solicitude which continued with the release of a special assistance fund of 70 million F for the benefit of the families of 76 victims was confirmed.

In the same chapter of recognition, Islamic Cultural Association of Cameroon (ACIC) also acknowledged the relief of the Muslim community, following the presidential decree.

In a message, they reiterated the support of Muslim worshipers to the head of state and Cameroonian institutions. UIC, CACL and other Muslim associations reaffirmed their unconditional commitment to do more for the victory of Cameroon against Boko Haram.