Alh (Chief) Dr Akaba M. Aliyu
By BABA ADEEN
Nigeria as a Secular state is not in doubt to Nigerians and indeed to the international community.
The Islamic fundamentals and Devine guidelines to enable peaceful coexistence have been spelt out by Allah SWT, through His Prophet Muhammad SAW our Leader. The message to the world is Mercy, Love, Human rights, Freedom, Equality, Peace, Justice, Trust, Piety, Worship of Allah, Moral responsibility, Legal order and Faith.
It pains when Muslim like us is working hard to showcase the beauty of Islam and misguided extremist come to mess up our efforts.
Security is fundamental in Islam for sociospiritual wellbeing of a prosperous Secular society.
Those drumming the embers of hatred and destruction should be identified and dealt with in accordance with the laws of the Federation.
Those who do otherwise than the Islamic principles listed above should be treated as criminals. Infact their actions do not conform with Islamic teachings or any known religions for that matter!
All religious leaders should therefore preach ideas that will foster national unity and development.
For umpteenth time, I urge the authorities to smoke out all undesirable elements disturbing the Peace of the country. In most parts of Nigeria, you will find siblings practicing different religions, so the Secular nature of Nigeria is visible and practical.
It is crucial to recognise that Islam at its core is a Peaceful Faith and any untoward act perpetrated by some disgruntled adherents do not reflect Islam. Therefore the penchant to profiling the religion as negative is unfair. This is because criminals have no culture, no tribe, no language nor religion. They don't even represent family in most cases. Their nefarious activities should be condemned by well meaning people of the world.
I make bold to say that Nigeria's religious sphere is that of mutual understanding between the Faithfuls.
The Lent and Ramadhan periods are moments for self cleansing and to increase self righteousness. The country ditto for the world will be a better place and there will be no need for stockpiles of dangerous missiles, weapons of mass destruction and wars. By the Grace of God Almighty, in His Majesty, Glory and Honour above all Things, I pronounce Peace to Nigeria, Peace to Mankind and Peace to the world. Nigeria must be great again is a task for all Nigerians.
Barka de SALLAH. Please celebrate responsibly.
Ma Salaam/ Shalom
Alh (Chief) Dr Akaba M. Aliyu
MCIA MNIM MIISSN MIBA FMST (JP)
Baba Adeen, Ilo Ifako
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