Former minister and Islamic scholar Isa Ali Pantami has urged Muslims and other people of faith to remain patient in the workplace.
Pantami spoke on the challenges of maintaining religious values in professional environments.
He said some workers face hostility for observing their five daily prayers.
“It is an office matter, so you must be patient,” he said.
He noted that stepping out to pray can attract criticism from colleagues.
Pantami said no professional engagement should prevent a believer from praying.
He also addressed tensions around halal and haram practices at work.
According to him, rejecting alcohol or setting moral boundaries may create discomfort.
He said some environments favour compromise over conviction.
“If you hold firmly to your religion, you must be patient and pray constantly,” he advised.
Pantami encouraged believers not to trade their faith for acceptance.
He stressed that patience and supplication help navigate workplace challenges.
