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Mira360 Blog of Friday, 10 January 2025
Source: Malik Samira
Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, Ghana’s former Vice President and the flagbearer for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the forthcoming 2024 elections, has embarked on a spiritual journey to Mecca to conduct Umrah, an Islamic pilgrimage. He was joined by his wife, Hajia Samira Bawumia, and a close circle of friends. This gesture of devotion represents his profound thanks as well as his desire for spiritual guidance at a vital juncture in his political career.
Dr. Bawumia used Facebook to offer his thoughts on the visit, writing: “Together with Hajia Samira Bawumia and other friends, I arrived in Mecca yesterday to undertake Umrah (Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca). This is to praise the Almighty Allah for His mercy. We also prayed for guidance and safety for ourselves and our homeland, Ghana.” His remarks offer a powerful message of gratitude for the blessings he has received, as well as a sincere plea for future help.
Umrah, sometimes known as the “lesser pilgrimage,” is a significant spiritual journey for Muslims, but it differs from the annual Hajj pilgrimage. Unlike Hajj, which is conducted at a set time, Umrah can be done at any time of year. It provides Muslims with opportunities for spiritual rejuvenation and introspection.
For Dr. Bawumia, this pilgrimage to Mecca is more than just a personal act of devotion; it is also a symbolic expression of his need for supernatural guidance as he navigates the challenges of guiding Ghana in these turbulent times. His travel demonstrates his strong faith and determination to seek wisdom for himself and his country.
Source: MyNewsGH.
