The Definition of a Muslim Cleric (Alfa) in Nigeria varies according to many.

People would call you an Alfa in as much as you:

i.. Put on the Muslim type cap/robe sometimes or most times.

ii. Pray the Muslim pray sometimes or most of the times or attend the Friday prayer in Muslim robe.

iii. Can be free from major sins like fornication, intoxicants, interest, while appearing as a Muslim.

iv. can perform magic, mix things together, consult the jinns and make people's dream come true or check the unknown for them.

v. Can officiate Islamic functions and generate money to be shared.

vi. possess knowledge, wisdom and understanding of Islam (doesn't matter whether the knowledge is +ve or error-filled)

vii. can speak Arabic.

viii. Keep beards, his garments does not pass the ankles...

E.t.c.

But in reality the authentic Alfa is one who is truly conscious of his Lord......

1. He follows the Qur'an and the Sunnah according to the pious predecessors. This he learns and teaches. Whatever the Prophet commands he follows and whatever the Prophet forbids he stays away from. The Prophet Muhammad is his role model.

2. He earns halal wealth. Thers is nothing wrong if He has a job or a vocation. He flees from all kinds of Haram i.e. fortunetelling, Charm Peddling, 419, Extortion, etc.

3. He is free from major sins. He is quick to admit his fault and repent whenever he falls.

May Allah (S.W.T) guide us all.

ya Allah.

Jazakallahu khairan

possess knowledge, wisdom and understanding of Islam (doesn't matter whether the knowledge is genuine or error-filled)

What a confused lot.

NLSavage:
possess knowledge, wisdom and understanding of Islam (doesn't matter whether the knowledge is genuine or error-filled)

What a confused lot.

You need to read the post again

joganut:
You forgot these ones....

1. must be able to brainwash almajiri......

2. must be allowed to marry any young fresh yariya...

For agreeing you are a Muslim before commenting, one day Allah will arrest you. You will see the beauty of Islam and you preach the religion to humanity.

Maa shaa ALLAH.. my Nod on this, succinct!

Jazakumullahu khayran op.

AbuTwins:
The Definition of a Muslim Cleric (Alfa) in Nigeria varies according to many.

People would call you an Alfa in as much as you:

i.. Put on the Muslim type cap/robe sometimes or most times.

ii. Pray the Muslim pray sometimes or most of the times or attend the Friday prayer in Muslim robe.

iii. Can be free from major sins like fornication, intoxicants, interest, while appearing as a Muslim.

iv. can perform magic, mix things together, consult the jinns and make people's dream come true or check the unknown for them.

v. Can officiate Islamic functions and generate money to be shared.

vi. possess knowledge, wisdom and understanding of Islam (doesn't matter whether the knowledge is +ve or error-filled)

vii. can speak Arabic.

viii. Keep beards, his garments does not pass the ankles...

E.t.c.

But in reality the authentic Alfa is one who is truly conscious of his Lord......

1. He follows the Qur'an and the Sunnah according to the pious predecessors. This he learns and teaches. Whatever the Prophet commands he follows and whatever the Prophet forbids he stays away from. The Prophet Muhammad is his role model.

2. He earns halal wealth. Thers is nothing wrong if He has a job or a vocation. He flees from all kinds of Haram i.e. fortunetelling, Charm Peddling, 419, Extortion, etc.

3. He is free from major sins. He is quick to admit his fault and repent whenever he falls.

Not understanding the arabic language but can only read the arabic in the quran. 4.23 % of the world speaks arabic - source (https://www.listsworld.com/top-10-languages-most-spoken-worldwide/) and majority of them do not reside in Nigeria.

fortran123:


Not understanding the arabic language but can only read the arabic in the quran. 4.23 % of the world speaks arabic - source (https://www.listsworld.com/top-10-languages-most-spoken-worldwide/) and majority of them do not reside in Nigeria.

What does this mean?

AntiChristian:


What does this mean?

Means lots of muslims can only recite the quran's arabic and they do not speak arabic itself. So its the arabic the quran presents to them they have knowledge of. Arabic is older than the quran and the quran tries to create its own version of arabic which is false. There are some verses in the quran mentioning the word fight, the quran paints it as "struggle , fight in self defense etc" but the original arabic word means "fight to kill"

fortran123:


Means lots of muslims can only recite the quran's arabic and they do not speak arabic itself. So its the arabic the quran presents to them they have knowledge of. Arabic is older than the quran and the quran tries to create its own version of arabic which is false. There are some verses in the quran mentioning the word fight, the quran paints it as "struggle , fight in self defense etc" but the original arabic word means "fight to kill"

Can you speak Arabic, or you are just blabbing what you know nothing about? Arabic isn't English, and there is nothing like what you said in Arabic

ukeleh:
For agreeing you are a Muslim before commenting, one day Allah will arrest you. You will see the beauty of Islam and you preach the religion to humanity.

Your parents had sexual intercourse the night before you were born, that's why your dad's sperm is making your brain misbehave till date

fortran123:


Means lots of muslims can only recite the quran's arabic and they do not speak arabic itself. So its the arabic the quran presents to them they have knowledge of. Arabic is older than the quran and the quran tries to create its own version of arabic which is false. There are some verses in the quran mentioning the word fight, the quran paints it as "struggle , fight in self defense etc" but the original arabic word means "fight to kill"

This is true of English too. Just that you are blind to it. There are contexts! There are settings! There are idioms, etc.

He fought his case at the high court.

He fought him (with words) on Nairaland.

God commanded Moses and he fought and killed them all.

Does "fought "mean the same in the above sentences? A layman with the meaning of fight as meaning direct action towards another may not grasp the meaning of the above.

And how is that related to the thread?

Snowale:
Can you speak Arabic, or you are just blabbing what you know nothing about? Arabic isn't English, and there is nothing like what you said in Arabic

Shows you know nothing about arabic except what the Qur'an tells you. I will show you what I mean. Gimme some time

AntiChristian:


This is true of English too. Just that you are blind to it. There are contexts! There are settings! There are idioms, etc.

He fought his case at the high court.

He fought him (with words) on Nairaland.

God commanded Moses and he fought and killed them all.

Does "fought "mean the same in the above sentences? A layman with the meaning of fight as meaning direct action towards another may not grasp the meaning of the above.

And how is that related to the thread?

How not all imams understand Arabic

Masha Allah. Nice write up

fortran123:

How not all imams understand Arabic

And how is that related to the thread?

AntiChristian:


And how is that related to the thread?

Logic is really important.
See the list of criteria an imam must have and make the connection

fortran123:


Means lots of muslims can only recite the quran's arabic and they do not speak arabic itself. So its the arabic the quran presents to them they have knowledge of. Arabic is older than the quran and the quran tries to create its own version of arabic which is false. There are some verses in the quran mentioning the word fight, the quran paints it as "struggle , fight in self defense etc" but the original arabic word means "fight to kill"

please show us the roots of these word. How do they relate and how they became distinct.

Even pagan arabs during the prophets time did not make this claim. Hahahahaha...

fortran123:


Means lots of muslims can only recite the quran's arabic and they do not speak arabic itself. So its the arabic the quran presents to them they have knowledge of. Arabic is older than the quran and the quran tries to create its own version of arabic which is false. There are some verses in the quran mentioning the word fight, the quran paints it as "struggle , fight in self defense etc" but the original arabic word means "fight to kill"

please show us the roots of these word. How do they relate and how they became distinct.

Even pagan arabs during the prophets time did not make this claim. Hahahahaha... You think say to translate Qur'an na beans?

fortran123:

Logic is really important.
See the list of criteria an imam must have and make the connection

Did you read the post well at all?

The first list shows who people call Muslim cleric.

The Second shows who truly is a Cleric.

Jazaka Llahu khair

it mentions they must speak arabic so that is the link to my response

AntiChristian:


Did you read the post well at all?

The first list shows who people call Muslim cleric.

The Second shows who truly is a Cleric.