Yasir Quadri, a professor of Islamic Studies at University of Ilorin stated the radical Islamist insurgent group, Boko Haram, as a handiwork of corrupt Nigerian politicians and not an agent of Islam.

In his inaugural lecture at the university, he claimed that the members of Boko Haram were not justifiably fighting in the name of Allah.

He gave references from Quran to prove that extreme religious intolerance demonstrated by Boko Haram was not justified as Allah has given the choice to every human to choose which religion he/she wants to adopt.

The demands and mode of operation of Boko Haram are not according to Islamic laws, he added. He further stated that the Quranic verses also prove Boko Haram not to be an Islamic organization.

ISLAM: There is no compulsion in religion.
BOKO HARAM: Everyone must adhere to our ways else…

ISLAM: Love all and be just to all regardless of religion.
BOKO HARAM: If you are not with us you are against us.

ISLAM: Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) lived with peaceful Christians and Jews as his neighbours.
BOKO HARAM: All non-Muslims must leave the North.

ISLAM: You are only permitted to protect yourselves when you are attacked first. And you should retaliate justly but if u leave everything to Allah it is better for you.
BOKO HARAM: We attack all who stand in our way

ISLAM: A Muslim is one whom his community is safe from his tongue and hands.
BOKO HARAM: We do not care your religion. Muslim or Christian we will crush any who stands in our way.

ISLAM: Innocent Killing is a great sin. Allah has ordered us not to do it! No human being has the right to take life.
BOKO HARAM: Allah will understand. He will not punish us, but give us virgins in heaven

ISLAM: When there is a war, Women and children must not be touched. Talk less of when there is no war.
BOKO HARAM: We kill and kidnap men, women and children.

ISLAM: When there is a war, all non-Muslims that run into their places of worship or their homes will not be harmed. Talk less of when there is no war.

BOKO HARAM: We bomb non-Muslims in their places of worship. We also bomb Muslims in their places of worship and homes if we feel they are a threat to us.

May ALLAH punish all Boko Harams and their fellow Terrorists. Amin