Amnesty and the Qur’an
April 5, 2013 | 12:10 am
Facing The Ka'aba
By Ishola Balogun


Many are coming to terms with the fact that the activities of the Boko Haram is un-Islamic. With the way the terrorist group go about their heinous crime, except for the stalwarts of jahiliyah (ignorance) and those whose vested interest in the society is to fan the embers of discord, religious and sectional acrimony, and those who want to make people believe their religion is superior and who are blinded to the development that these insurgents kill without regard to the faith you belong; they know the fact.



Reports indicated that more Muslims died in the Kano park blast. We gathered from reliably source that many of the health workers who were killed for administering polio vaccines were Muslims, the Emir of Kano Ado Bayero narrowly escaped death but his driver and three of his guards who were Muslims also died.



The northerners who are predominantly Muslims are constantly living in fear as bombs do no discriminate. Every reasonable Nigerian who has blood running through his vein will also empathize with hundreds of other non-Muslims who have been killed gruesomely by Boko Haram.



Their decoy was to make it as though it is a religious battle much more when some of the perpetrators will go on YouTube even speaking Arabic denoting they are Muslim. Yes! there are bad elements in every religion, but they do have the mandate of every Muslim? Does the Qur’an and Hadiths support this carnage? Obviously not. Muslim scholars here and abroad have continued to condemn all these acts of terrorism.



I must say that all those who do mischiefin the name of Allah will be punished. Qur’an Chapter 5, verses 33-34 says: ‘Thepunishment of those who run around and spread mischief about Allah and His Messenger is this: execution, or crucifixion, or the cutting off of hands and feet from opposite sides, or exile from the land: that is their disgrace in this world, and a heavy punishment is theirs in the Hereafter.” The Quaran does not condone these acts of killing and maiming in the name of Allah. In factno religion does.



The rejection of modern education is nota creed in Islam as the Prophet (s.a.w) ordered that seeking of knowledge is obligatory upon every Muslim. The imposition of Sharia law in a multi-religious society is also not acceptable. Itis a contradiction of the verse: La ikraa-fi-deen; which means: No compulsion in religion; with other verses clearly stated. The killing of people is a great sin beforeAllah (SWT).


The Quran teaches that whoever kills a soul has killed a nation and whoever saves a soul has saved a nation. Again, the destruction of state property is antithetical to the teachings of Islam as the Qur’an teaches obedience to constituted authorities. So, why should anyone who is informed link Islam to it? It is nothing but grand ignorance of grandeur.


Today, we thank God government is taking positive steps in dealing with the situation. In fact, information less than 24hour ago indicated that government has decided to offer amnesty to the group and engage in discussion with the group in order to bring lasting peace.


Recall that it was first the Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Sa’ad Abubakar who advised the government to offer the group amnesty. Although there were divergent views on the issue of amnesty but suffice to say it cut across religious feelings. In fact, some Muslims were even opposed to the call for amnesty for the group.



Sheikh Gumi said “the call for amnesty is hypocritical adding that the sect has disrespect for the Qur’an or Hadith or even Scholarly fatwa. They have their own interpretation,” he stated. Again, Roman Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Kukah, joined the list of those calling for amnesty to members of Boko Haram. The cleric, in his Easter message, said though the offer would not solve all the nation’s problems, “it will bring us closer to a new dawn”.


Since Allah is the Most Forgiving and Merciful, those who call for clemence for the group are in order and that is the way to go. The Qur’an further states: “Except for those who repent (referring to those who cause mischief in the land in the name of Allah as stated in the above verse) before you apprehend them. And know that Allah is Forgiving and Merciful.
The perpetrators should come forward and seek forgiveness.



Over politicisation of the matter will not help the situation. There should be a sincere approach to end this carnage from both sides. Allah isthe Most Forgiving.

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I hope this amnesty won't lead to more insurgency in Nigeria......

Also read some ex-militants protested @ National Assembly few days back for their own phase of Amnesty......


Hmmm, Nigeria!!!

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mike404: Front page plsSsssssssssssssssssssss

It has been suggested to the mods, I hope they obliged!!!


This article,among others, has shown that Islam is absolutely against terrorism and non-seeking for knowlege.......tis just sheer ignorance on the part of bokoharam and misinterpretation of scriptures to suit their missions......


Amnesty shdn't be granted to BH by GEJ ....FG shd intensify all effort to defeat BH......

This Amnesty has been abused and tis gonna lead to futuristic problems!!!

Reports indicated that more Muslims died in the Kano park blast.

RUBBISH.

These morons made it clear that they want GEJ to step down and also for a muslim to take over the presidency... Granting them amnesty is just giving them money to unleash more harm... Yes the MEND were granted amnesty because they were fighting for money that comes from their oil... AND NOT forcing anyone to become a muslim or trying to islamize the country... NO TO AMNESTY..

Fanatics in all religion

While amnesty might be a preferred solution, it would not have been perfect even by the laws of the Qur'an. Isn't killing to be met by death under the Islamic law? The right thing would be to have them killed for having killed others.

But like I have always said, whatever would bring PEACE is a wise move. If amnesty would, we should embrace it.

Rubbish....

So what are u expecting us to say?....hehn tell me,u let's watch and see....i pray it works out 4 d gud of all....God bless Nigeria

They are like Dogs chasing Cars... They wouldn't know what to do with one if they caught it

strangest: These morons made it clear that they want GEJ to step down and also for a muslim to take over the presidency... Granting them amnesty is just giving them money to unleash more harm... Yes the MEND were granted amnesty because they were fighting for money that comes from their oil... AND NOT forcing anyone to become a muslim or trying to islamize the country... NO TO AMNESTY..

There is nothing to show that BH hopes to Islamise Nigeria. If there is anything that Islam supports, it is education. with boko haram against that, their foundation is flawed and not Islamic.

ABegi___these islamic guys go just dey pretend

I still find it hard to believe some people here are still clamouring for this amnesty nonsense! Whoever is calling for amnesty is very insensitive.

If you give boko haram amnesty, what's to stop another Group from emerging and causing mayhem and still ask for the same amnesty?

Weather its amnesty of clemency, the FGN should live up to its responsibilities by ensuring that justice prevail for those who were ruthlessly murdered in cold blood by Boko haram.

Very funny, they were practising Islam as it is. Read this and you'll know https://www.nairaland.com/1247625/islamic-lies-myths, http://www.islamreview.com/articles/islamiclies.shtml

soldier go soldier come,barrack go stil dey......abi wetin man go talk.....naija people shine ur eyes well well

deols: While amnesty might be a preferred solution, it would not have been perfect even by the laws of the Qur'an. Isn't killing to be met by death under the Islamic law? The right thing would be to have them killed for having killed others.

But like I have always said, whatever would bring PEACE is a wise move. If amnesty would, we should embrace it.

Not exactly, the punishment for murder is decided by the family of the victim. So it depends on them. Often times blood money is paid, the family might forgive, or the person might serve a sentence. It is quite flexible.

YES BEFORE AND NOW I BEALIVE DAT BH IS NOT A MUSLIM EITHER MUSLIM IS BH...ALAH DOES NOT SUPPORT KILLIN INOCENT PEOPLE..D QURAN I READ AS NO VERSE WERE IT WRITING WERSTERN EDUCATION IS A SIN..SO I REALY DON'T NO WHY SOME PEOPLE WIL HIDE SOMEWERE JUST 2 MAKE D PEACE RELIGION TEAR 2 PIECES

Those in the north that celebrated the sept 11 attack in america are not muslims abi? Those that celebrated the death of a christian gov in the north are not muslims abi? Those that burnt the house of the vp for supporting an infidel are not muslims.

The reason boko haram succeed is that a percentage of muslims believe they are doing the right thing. I will write on what this amnesty will result in soon.

Justice over Peace anyday.
"we dont want no peace, we want equal rights and justice" Bob Marley

What A Wonderfull World...Our Reasoning Is Just Fun Listening To...More Coment Please...We Just Can't Reason More Than Ourselves,Goverment Is About Solving And Creating More Problems...One Problem Solved Opens Room For Anoda...If Amnesty Will Solve The Problem At Hand...Let It Be...Life Na Ahead Ahead

people have failed to realise that boko haram is not driven by ideology unlike other agitators. you are offering them amnesty but do they want amnesty? their demand is clear and simple. they want a northern islamic muslim nation all for themselves.
the only way to deal with them is for all nigerians including the religious and northern sympathisers to fight them till they are utterly defeated. we must learn from other countries who are fighting islamic extremist like mali and somalia.
FIGHT THEM TOGETHER TILL THEY ARE ELIMINATED!!!!!!!!!!!!

TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT. BOKO HARAM IS FIGHTING A MUSLIM COURSE. MAJORITY OF MUSLIMS IN THE NORTH ARE HAPPY WITH THEM

deols: While amnesty might be a preferred solution, it would not have been perfect even by the laws of the Qur'an. Isn't killing to be met by death under the Islamic law? The right thing would be to have them killed for having killed others.

But like I have always said, whatever would bring PEACE is a wise move. If amnesty would, we should embrace it.

words of wisdom come only 4rm d wise

D situation is looking like one who is diverting to d direction of boko haram accepting dis offer from f.g
Nw d question is:y d u-turn from boko-haram knowing fully well dat Allah's words doesn't change n so d hadith of prophet muhammed(s.a.w)?
I am one among many..., getting a clearer picture on dis boko haram vs every nigerian movie

donroxy: It has been suggested to the mods, I hope they obliged!!!


This article,among others, has shown that Islam is absolutely against terrorism and non-seeking for knowlege.......tis just sheer ignorance on the part of bokoharam and misinterpretation of scriptures to suit their missions......


Amnesty shdn't be granted to BH by GEJ ....FG shd intensify all effort to defeat BH......

This Amnesty has been abused and tis gonna lead to futuristic problems!!!

Who will prove it.

Nigerians are too big to be fooled.

This is not Mali aaah.


Onye ahogbuu ka agbaa.

tbaba1234:

Not exactly, the punishment for murder is decided by the family of the victim. So it depends on them. Often times blood money is paid, the family might forgive, or the person might serve a sentence. It is quite flexible.

I understand all of these. But where are d family members to seek forgiveness from? or to pay the money to?

Remember, the punishment has a bigger role of keeping others away from the act. when they see what has become of the K that did it d last time, they'd more likely not take part in it.

PEACE is what I seek anyway

Please Who's The Writer...Please How Do You Tell A Deaf Man To Listen To Ur Words Or Tell A Blind Man To See What's Behind Him...They World Has Been Facing Worst Situations This Is Just A Minute Problem...What Do You Explain To People In Worst Country Facing Worst Situation

rafhell: TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT. BOKO HARAM IS FIGHTING A MUSLIM COURSE. MAJORITY OF MUSLIMS IN THE NORTH ARE HAPPY WITH THEM

Bro.. C'mon Stop Being Bias! They Are Nt Fightin For Muslims In The North!! They Are Against The Will Of Allah!!

Like OP Said, If Amnesty Is The Only Solution That 'ld Bring Peace.. Then We Shld Welcome It!

Am Actually Against The Amnesty.. Buh No Choice For Our Clueless President!

rafhell: TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT. BOKO HARAM IS FIGHTING A MUSLIM COURSE. MAJORITY OF MUSLIMS IN THE NORTH ARE HAPPY WITH THEM

How many Muslims do you know?

Lying is bad.