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IslamRe: No Protest In Islam.. .from Soheehul Bukharee by abdulkabirO(m): 11:09am On Feb 10, 2017
AbuuBilaal:
Chapter

Hadith no :6909


Narrated `Abdullah:

Allah''''s Apostle said to us, "You will see after me, selfishness (on the part of other people) and other matters that you will disapprove of." They asked, "What do you order us to do, O Allah''''s Apostle? (under such circumstances)?" He said, "Pay their rights to them (to the rulers) and ask your right from Allah."


Chapter

Hadith no :6910

Narrated Ibn `Abbas:

The Prophet said, "Whoever disapproves of something done by his ruler then he should be patient, for whoever disobeys the ruler even a little (little = a span) will die as those who died in the Pre-lslamic Period of Ignorance. (i.e. as rebellious Sinners).

Chapter

Hadith no :6911

Narrated Ibn `Abbas:

The Prophet said, "Whoever notices something which he dislikes done by his ruler, then he should be patient, for whoever becomes separate from the company of the Muslims even for a span and then dies, he will die as those who died in the Pre-lslamic period of Ignorance (as rebellious sinners). (Fath-ul-Bari page 112, Vol. 16)
maa sha Allah,this the right believe of the muslim,unfortunately majority of Muslims dont know this..we ask Allah to assist Islam and the Muslims in obeying the leaders and been patient with them
CrimeRe: He Had Sex With Me, Forced Me To Drink Semen – Victim by abdulkabirO(m): 10:43am On Feb 10, 2017
NewsPoacher:
https://newtelegraphonline.com/crime/sex-forced-drink-semen-victim/
if a Muslim or one Hausa person was the one that did this,we could have seen where people will abuse the religion that person belongs to even if it is Cristal clear that Islam does not support this,i dont need to go deep.
this is a criminal act done by this person,and we all have to fight this together no matter who is doing it,whether it is your tribe man or people of the same faith,this is how we can end all the barbaric acts,this guys is no less than boko haram who abduct children for suicidal mission,sexual desire inclusive..we should all rise to this call
PoliticsRe: SANS: No Vacuum With Buhari’s Absence by abdulkabirO(m): 10:15am On Feb 06, 2017
freeze001:
I do not think there is anywhere in the world that a 'worker' or 'employee' can request an indefinite extension of leave even on medical grounds. There ought to be a clearly stated date of return. Again, it is unheard of that leave is extended on medical grounds without a detailed medical report. In fact, it is that report that serves as basis for which an extension can be requested and granted after necessary considerations.

We do not have such a situation here rather just a flimsy open-ended letter. Beyond handing over to the VP, it is dangerous for any office to be run in acting capacity particularly one as sensitive as the Office of the President for an indefinite length of time. The 'acting person' is severely limited even though, on the face of it, he is said to have all the substantive powers of that office. He is unable to make any decisive changes or reviews both of policy and appointments for fear of 'offending his boss'.

Long story short, a definite date of return needs to be fixed and communicated to the Senate. When he is unable to 'return' at d expiration of such date and upon independent medical advice, he is to be declared medically incapable of occupying and running d office and the Acting President sworn in as substantive president. Whoever occupies that or any other office needs to work with trusted hands that he can reasonably vouch for.
so you understand the Nigeria constitution more than these SANS
PoliticsRe: "I Stand With Nigeria" Protest Begins In Lagos (Photos) by abdulkabirO(m): 9:51am On Feb 06, 2017
AdedejiSadeeq:
We d Yoruba Muslims must protest against dis buharis government
During his 2014 campaign he came to IDP camp here in ogbomosho and promised us garri
We voted for him in 2015 and till today we are still waiting for our 3½ bags of garri ...and we should not protest?? ..thqy are mad!!
#WeMustProtest
#WeWantOur3½BagsOfGarri...allahu akbaar!!
you are free
Christianity EtcRe: Why The Number Of Muslims Will Soon Outnumber That Of Christains by abdulkabirO(m): 9:36am On Feb 06, 2017
alBHAGDADI:
jHis figures are correct. Syrian and Afghan refugees in Europe are converting to Christianity in droves. Also, the high rate of terrorism in the Islamic world is fast reducing their population. Take away the death for apostasy in Islam and see how many people will be left in Islam.
sorry bro,how many people have been killed for apostasy?i need the figures
Christianity EtcRe: Pls I Need Some Clarifications From Biblical Scholars In The House by abdulkabirO(op): 10:25pm On Feb 05, 2017
firstking01:
Hehehehe, a heap of garbage...you are too spiritually insignifcant to argue the bible with....I know all what you wrote upthere is the handwork of one agnostic and atheistic philosophical lecturer in your school taught yougrin...When you are ready for knowledge tap me at the back young lad cool.
story for the gods,if you are sound like you said and u have the spirit of god to understand the bible,say something meaningful!
Christianity EtcRe: Why The Number Of Muslims Will Soon Outnumber That Of Christains by abdulkabirO(m): 10:04pm On Feb 05, 2017
annunaki2:
Islam is actually on the decline, muslims are renouncing Islam enmasse in Nigeria and globally. It's getting obvious to most muslims that mohammed was a fraud thus their rejecting Islam.
i wonder where you come from,maybe from the past....pls confirm your figures very well,dont come and lie here
Christianity EtcRe: Pls I Need Some Clarifications From Biblical Scholars In The House by abdulkabirO(op): 9:57pm On Feb 05, 2017
Aizenosa:
God condemned the shedding of blood true, but it was the jews who crucified Christ not God, God only permitted it so as to bring salvation to man, through the defeat of the grave.
if you read the gospels you would notice that even the devil and his cohorts did not know the reason behind the coming of Christ, they thought he was coming to rule as an earthly king.
bros,dont let some christians hear this,they will tell you dont read your bible....i dont want problem oooo
Christianity EtcRe: Pls I Need Some Clarifications From Biblical Scholars In The House by abdulkabirO(op): 9:55pm On Feb 05, 2017
firstking01:
You are a religious studentundecided…i know the answer but i will allow you to continue to wallow in your ignorant state cos i percieve your question is rhetorical.
just tell me you will go and ask your memory lane teacher,obviously all the answers you all have given is just nothing to write home about.
but am not surprised,the bible was compiled through a medium called [/b]the oral tradition[b]\. it was never written when Jesus was alive,because of that there were a lot of interpolations,distortions,add and drop and what a view.That is why there are 1001 contradictions in the bible,you can challenge me to bring some contradictions,i can help you with it.many of our lecturers who have become professors in Christian and comparative studies find it difficult to explain all these contradictions in the so called book of god and that is why they result to having different version of the bible, i wonder how a book from god will have versions.we now have Queen James version where different things if not the whole thing has been removed and replaced with what suit the women race.
with this,we can safely arrive at a consensus that the bible was concocted and there for invalid and null
You don't need to abuse my person,i never abused any of you since i opened the thread,all u need is give me intelligent answers and you are good
Christianity EtcRe: Human Blood And Skulls Found In A Church In Imo (Photos) by abdulkabirO(m): 1:27am On Feb 05, 2017
Blaqsuqar:
Dont even know where to start from....which people were forcibly converted to christianity?
Was amina even upto 10years when mohammed married her?and u call it acceptable because some other people practice it?
Living like Jesus Christ...yea Christians are flesh and blood but dont live by the flesh and its powers.
are u dumb?why are you always running away from the truth,sincerely christians dont read the bible and you dont reminate about it at all,contradictions everywhere,when a person now tries to open your eyes to all these you begin to rain curses on him and his religion
the brother has given you analogical deductions about the reality of what is happening in the country,instead of you to counter his move and bring out your own evidence,you are mentioning Aminah who was not 10 before Muhammad married her,have never seen a more dumb person,you dont even know Aminah was his mother and not his wife,its a pity nairaland allowed people like you to have an account
Christianity EtcRe: Human Blood And Skulls Found In A Church In Imo (Photos) by abdulkabirO(m): 1:05am On Feb 05, 2017
auntysimbiat:
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wise up and stop coming on social media to disgrace yourself
Christianity EtcRe: Trinity From God Or Man by abdulkabirO(op): 1:03am On Feb 05, 2017
pressplay411:
The concept of Trinity is only in Christianity. Besides not all all Christians approve of its indoctrination. Cos how can one buy the idea of an all sovereign God, condescending so low to the status of the imperfect Man he created, all in the effort to be molested, abused and killed by mere mortals, so that he can save them.

I believe an All Sovereign God can do better than that and find better ways of salvation for his Creation, without stooping so darn low.
let me start by asking you what Christianity means?is that word in the bible?
the same goes for trinity,i challenge all Christians to give me a verse where the word trinity appear in the bible
Christianity EtcRe: Pls I Need Some Clarifications From Biblical Scholars In The House by abdulkabirO(op): 12:58am On Feb 05, 2017
alBHAGDADI:
You probably thought Christ came to die for our sins alone. What you don't know is that he also came to conquer death, that he did by resurrecting after 3 days. This means that all those who believe in him, even though they may die, they are guaranteed resurrection and eternal life in the last days.

The single sacrifice is enough as long as you keep believing and obeying him.

In the past, people sacrificed animals for the atonement of sins. Considering the rate at which we sin today, don't you think that the amount of animals we would have left on earth will be very few if humans had kept sacrificing animals for the atonement of their sins? That's why Christianity came to shed his blood once and for all.

If God just forgives you, then you will have no hope for eternity. Death will just take you away and that will be your end. But with the Holy lamb, death is conquered and eternal life is certain for all who believed.

Christ sacrificing himself for you to have life is similar to you killing a chicken cos you want to eat so as to have life over death, at least for a day.

If you can't question why a chicken has to die for you to eat and have life, then why do you find it strange that God sent someone to die for mankind to have life in abundance?
do u believe that the blood of jesus is sacred?as mentioned in the bible?
Christianity EtcRe: Pls I Need Some Clarifications From Biblical Scholars In The House by abdulkabirO(op):
alBHAGDADI:
It is very obvious that you are not here to learn but to mock Christianity with empty reasoning. It is clear that you are just one of those terrorist Muslims who is looking for holes in Christianity that has none.

You claim to be a religious student in 300level but your writing is very poor. Concentrate on secular academics instead of arguing about religion.
so you re running away as usual,with the excuse of my writing,ok...leave my writing and be objective,even jesus christ never knew anything like christianity,the word is strange to the bible and its doctrinal teachings
it is obvious that no one has answers to all these facts
in addition i didnt said i am a religious student,ok. i said i am a religions students...
Christianity EtcTrinity From God Or Man by abdulkabirO(op): 8:21pm On Feb 04, 2017
A Reverent Examination, by Christians, for Christians
"There is but One God, the Father." -- 1 Corinthians 8:6

All who consider the issue agree that the doctrine of the Trinity is incomprehensible. Its most ardent proponents suppose this to be a strength -- that as we cannot comprehend the majesty and glory of the infinite Creator, so we cannot fathom his nature and being. Not so. The Creator has explicitly revealed himself through His Word as a mighty, unitary being, the great first cause of all things, having no equal, no predecessor and no successor. He is Yahweh by name, and God by title.

For 4000 years those who worshipped Him and trusted Him had no hint, no surmise, no suggestion that he was other than the single, unitary God He declared Himself to be. "Hear, O Israel, the LORD your God is One" (Deut. 6:4). "Know and believe me, and understand that I am he: before me there was no God formed, neither shall there be after me. I, even I, am the LORD" (Isaiah 43:10, 11).

This thread is not opened to abuse ourselves,what we need to do is give our opinion for or against,we should respect eachothers opinion,our focus is that our christian folks should proof that trinity is from god and not man made.
Christianity EtcRe: Pls I Need Some Clarifications From Biblical Scholars In The House by abdulkabirO(op): 8:01pm On Feb 04, 2017
Auki:
Blasphemy and a lie. Roman fairy tales and paganism.

Innocent Man dying for sinful world. God is Just not unjust.
i tire ooo
Christianity EtcRe: Pls I Need Some Clarifications From Biblical Scholars In The House by abdulkabirO(op): 7:48pm On Feb 04, 2017
AntiWailer:
Let us get this clear, I am neither your brother nor your sister.

I will advise you do something better with your life instead of being a 'religions' student. At 300 Level, you should write better than you do and I think that should be your priority.


On your question,

Jesus was the lamb of God. Lambs are used as sacrifice and atonement of sins..... Jesus was used as a sacrificial lamb for atonement of sins.

Where do i start from ?

Can you see that the meaning has nothing to do with Reading and Memorizing a whole Book. Like i said earlier, It is deep.
so jesus christ is a lamb now that was sacrificed,thats quiet funny bro,some said he is god,some said son of god,now you are saying a lamb.ok oo
am a little bit confused ,while would god in his infinite mercy send someone to sacrifice himself for the adornment of peoples sin,why can god just forgive us all and give us a new life since he is all forgiven,now that u said jesus died for our sins,that was about 2000 yrs ago,now that we have fresh sins,will another person be sacrificed or what,or that single sacrifice is enough
it is like saying i sinned against god and god sent someone else to die for me,why cant he forgive me or even punish me,it doesnt make any sense
Christianity EtcRe: Pls I Need Some Clarifications From Biblical Scholars In The House by abdulkabirO(op): 7:44pm On Feb 04, 2017
twosquare:
And almost all things are by the law purged with blood; and without shedding of blood is no remission. (Hebrews 9:22). However, the text you quoted are folks who sacrificed their children to evil spirits..these things attract curses. All kinds of despicable things you cannot imagine. God sanctioned Jesus' death to purge the human race (atonement), put an end to the Adamic race and birth a new one, then finish off satan via a Man (Jesus) who obeyed Him totally.
am a little bit confused ,while would god in his infinite mercy send someone to sacrifice himself for the adornment of peoples sin,why can god just forgive us all and give us a new life since he is all forgiven,now that u said jesus died for our sins,that was about 2000 yrs ago,now that we have fresh sins,will another person be sacrificed or what,or that single sacrifice is enough
it is like saying i sinned against god and god sent someone else to die for me,why cant he forgive me or even punish me,it doesnt make any sense
Christianity EtcRe: Boko Haram,islam And The Muslims by abdulkabirO(op): 7:36pm On Feb 04, 2017
annunaki2:
I don't even know why they still bother with these their obvious lies, the cat has been let out of the bag and the whole world now knows the truth about islam's extremely violent heritage. If muslims are not comfortable about these facts about Islam, then it should be obvious to them that Islam is fake and they should renounce it instead of cooking up lies to cover up for Islam. Why would any sane person wallow in self deceit except if they have been possessed by the demon of Allah.
it is fake and it is the world fastest growing religion
it is fake and muslims and non muslims alike all over the world are all united against the action of Donald Trump
wise up,the worst people on earth re the nigerian christians who cant do anything on their own but blame Islam for their misfortune,your pastors are enjoying your money while you suffer and still protect them,i bet if jesus was alive,he could have disowned all of you.
Christianity EtcRe: Boko Haram,islam And The Muslims by abdulkabirO(op): 7:28pm On Feb 04, 2017
annunaki2:
Muslims ans al taquiya are like bread and butter. It's a historical fact that mohammed was an extremely very violent man and that Islam was established and spread with violence. No amount of al taquiya can change these facts.
can u pls convince me on your point,maybe with necessary citations
Christianity EtcRe: Human Blood And Skulls Found In A Church In Imo (Photos) by abdulkabirO(m): 3:50pm On Feb 04, 2017
Ajasco222:
There was great shock in Ububo -Alia, Awara in Ohaji/Egbema local government area of Imo state when 5 human skulls were discovered in a church called the Ark of Covenant Ministry.

The Authority reports that the general overseer of the church, Pastor Ngozi Odika, was beaten blue-black by irate youths of the area believed to be ex-militants. He was also said to have been beaten on the suspicion of using his church as a spiritual ground for militants who patronize him for spiritual powers.

According to a witness, the breeze blew when his alleged accomplice and girlfriend was caught with some fetish objects by some repentant militants from the area. She was accosted by the militants while on a errand for the pastor. When she was searched, items like human hair, animal horns and other fetish objects were found on her.

The shocked youths pounced on her, beating her mercilessly before dragging her to the pastor at the church where he was already waiting for her. The witness further disclosed that the beating continued with the pastor before he was handed to the vigilante in the area.

The witness said: “As the Pastor’s altar was later vandalised, other revela­tions emerged. In his al­tar was found 5 human heads buried alongside some other skulls of ani­mals.”

The youths also discovered a basin of blood and fingernails at a discrete area of the church. Odika was also alleged to use strands of hair of babies dedicated at the church for his devilish rituals. During interrogation by the vigilantes, the pastor confessed to being a spiritual father to the militants who come to him for various powers and other members of his church

http://www.cambellsblog.com/2017/02/human-blood-skulls-disovered-inside.html
hypocriy in its hights,this is what christianity is all about,it only takes time to manifest,it is cult just like the illuminati,the same is happening in the catholic church
let us see how christians will blame Islam for this
Christianity EtcRe: Pls I Need Some Clarifications From Biblical Scholars In The House by abdulkabirO(op): 3:39pm On Feb 04, 2017
AntiWailer:
Dear Kabiru,

The deep things of the spirit are not interpreted literarily. They are not things you cram and pour without understanding of what it means.

You don't have to accept or believe people's religion. Just respect it and stop asking f00lish questions.

There are lot of question you have not finished answering in your religion. Just face it.

Regards.
my brother/sister,i told you i am religions student,300 level for that matter,once we see notice something unusual about a text,we have to make inquiry
if you dont know the answer to a certain question,you can simply overlook it instead of coming to disgrace yourself online
as per my religion,nothing is ambiguous about it to me,if something is not clear to you,ask with the mind that you want to learn not with a bais mind
Christianity EtcPls I Need Some Clarifications From Biblical Scholars In The House by abdulkabirO(op): 3:22pm On Feb 04, 2017
We all know God condemned the shedding of blood, while would He then sanction the shedding of blood of Jesus? Read Deut. 12: 29 - 32 with particular reference to verse 31. i am a religions student and i need clarification from anyone
Christianity EtcRe: Why Did Jesus Encourage His Disciples To Buy Swords? by abdulkabirO(m): 3:01pm On Feb 04, 2017
thorpido:
quran9:29 says,... fight quran8:12 says smite then above their neck...
Abeg go and read well and tell me what fight and smite means.
pls qoute the aayah ,the arabic and its translation
PoliticsRe: Serious Fight In Rigasa & Bakin Ruwa Kaduna(pics) by abdulkabirO(m): 2:59pm On Feb 04, 2017
SalamRushdie:
But of course it would be Christians being stabbed more at the end of the day
sorry bro
PoliticsRe: Serious Fight In Rigasa & Bakin Ruwa Kaduna(pics) by abdulkabirO(m): 2:58pm On Feb 04, 2017
HHH7king:
No problem,I think the northern part of this country wants to reduce their population by engaging themselves in fighting,bombing and other means of blood shading .
hear yourself out,does what you said make sense to you?
PoliticsRe: Serious Fight In Rigasa & Bakin Ruwa Kaduna(pics) by abdulkabirO(m): 2:57pm On Feb 04, 2017
lordus01:
Hausa and herd's men..fighting and killing..is in thier DNA..Animals.
you that you aint an animal,people dont fight in your village ba?or people dont kill?
Christianity EtcRe: Why Did Jesus Encourage His Disciples To Buy Swords? by abdulkabirO(m): 10:55am On Jan 31, 2017
petra1:
Defence when attacked is different from . Offense,genocide in the name of forceful conversion
so tell me about the crusaders
Christianity EtcRe: Why Did Jesus Encourage His Disciples To Buy Swords? by abdulkabirO(m): 10:52am On Jan 31, 2017
thorpido:
Christian apologists you said?Whatever that is!
You compare that statement to the quran that specifically instructs to kill infidels-Jews and Christians saying because they say Jesus,the Messiah is the Son of God?What is quran 9:25-29 about?Abeg face your quran.
Jesus' words in that passage was a figurative speech.QED
good you mentioned that aayah,but there is nothing like kill in that aayah you quoted,what you have there is struggle against those in the islamic state who re under the protection of the muslim army to pay tax,finish.
Christianity EtcRe: Why Did Jesus Encourage His Disciples To Buy Swords? by abdulkabirO(m): 1:03am On Jan 31, 2017
thorpido:
It's afigurative speech.It means to be furnished for the challenges ahead.
figurative you said? but if this passage were to be in the Quran, christian apologists would have it is for jihaad or to forcefully convert non muslims,abi? christianity and Christians are the biggest hypocrites on the earth embarassed embarassed
Christianity EtcBoko Haram,islam And The Muslims by abdulkabirO(op): 12:32am On Jan 31, 2017
Islamic theologians and preachers must spread the message of peace as taught by Prophet Muhammed. They should disabuse the notion that Islam is a religion that was established through warfare or Jihad! No religion the world over had ever been established through violence. Swords and gunpowder have never conquered e thheart-felt beliefs of any people. There is no single example across recorded history, and certainly not in the propagation of the religion of Islam.


It is very cheering that the military has gained substantial ascendancy in the quest to flush out members and structures of the dreaded Boko Haram sect from many parts of the North-East region of the country. The enormous loss of human lives, loss of property and displacement of people are some of the bitter memories that the terror group will leave behind.

And right now, the government is already busy with the task of reconstruction and resettling displaced people back to their homes, making it possible for them to live normal lives again.

A very good idea.

But beyond the business of physical reconstruction, it is also high time government – especially the state and local governments – began to undertake the hybridization of cultural and religious values among the young people of the North-East and in many other parts of the North in general.

Perhaps more than any other geo-political zone in the country, the North-East is very culturally diverse and the plurality in its society manifests in religion, tongue, class and what have you. Within such a milieu, social exclusivity will be a recipe for conflicts and mistrust.

In the post-Boko Haram era, the young population in the North-East must be taught how to better accommodate and respect the identity of others. Across the globe where terrorism has found fertile ground, there had been a pre-existing condition of exclusive cultural identity and failure to accommodate opposing identities. Making societies in North-East more inclusive is the challenge that government must meet up with in order to ensure that the orgy of terrorism and hateful bloodshed doesn’t return to the North-East.

Recently, a friend who is an expert in reconstruction work on terrorism’s victims said that many of Boko Haram’s foot soldiers lack routine understanding of Quranic citations and were easily hoodwinked into terrorism in the name of faith. A good example of how an illiterate mind can be a threat to peace. Of course, Islam and its jurisprudence frown at illicit spilling of the blood of the innocent – be they Muslims or non-Muslims. And, almost all non-Muslims are aware of the teaching of Prophet Muhammed that anyone who kills another human in vain is as though he had killed the whole of humanity.

I am a Muslim and I do not subscribe to the vicious killing of people of other religion in the name of God. Islam teaches that Muslims should respect the religious views of people of other faiths and, in situations where the Islamic law abides, Muslim authorities have the responsibility of providing protection against strife and violence to non-Muslims within their authorities.
In one of the authentic narrations of hadiths (teachings and practice of Prophet Muhammed), it is recorded that the prophet of Islam admonished thus: “Beware! Whoever is cruel and hard on a non-Muslim minority, curtails their rights, burdens them with more than they can bear, or takes anything from them against their free will; I (Prophet Muhammad) will complain against the person on the Day of Judgment.” (Abu Dawud).

The narrative of hate and blood spilling that has been associated with Islam in the past century is false. If Prophet Muhammed had told us that the pursuit of knowledge is an act of worship, then let nobody say that books are forbidden in the religion of Islam.

foraminifera


In another narration, during the Caliphate of Abu Bakr as-Siddiq, he was reported to have given assurance of protection to non-Muslims who were residents under the Islamic caliphate. In his letter to the people of Najir, Abu Bakr as-Saddiq wrote: “In the Name of God, the Beneficent, the Merciful. This is the written statement of God’s slave Abu Bakr, the successor of Muhammad, the Prophet and Messenger of God. He affirms for you the rights of a protected neighbour, in yourselves, your lands, your religious community, your wealth, retainers, and servants, those of you who are present or abroad, your bishops and monks, and monasteries, and all that you own, be it great or small. You shall not be deprived of any of it, and shall have full control over it.”

There are other copious instances in both the Quran and the Hadith where the rights of non-Muslims are validly established and where it is illegal to take the life of non-Muslims, especially Christians, at will.

It is thus incumbent on governments, civil rights groups and NGOs to understand that the major antidotes to religious intolerance in the North-East and, indeed, everywhere Islam is being wrongly adduced for blood spill, is the need to re-educate the young population about the authentic and pristine teachings of Islam.

In this regards, Muslim scholars and Ulamas even have a greater role to play. Islamic theologians and preachers must spread the message of peace as taught by Prophet Muhammed. They should disabuse the notion that Islam is a religion that was established through warfare or Jihad! No religion the world over had ever been established through violence. Swords and gunpowder have never conquered heart-felt beliefs of any people. There is no single example across recorded history, and certainly not in the propagation of the religion of Islam.

There are countless accounts, in both the lifetimes of the Prophet and the succeeding Caliphs, of how Islam was widely propagated and accepted on the strength of the characters of early Muslims. These accounts must be storified into mass media devices to provide an authentic and alternative narrative about the history and propagation of the religion of Islam.

When the youngsters of Islam read about the original messages of the progenitors of their faith, perhaps some of them will be inspired by the legend of Muhammed ibn Musa al-Khwarizmi, who invented the Algebra – a system of arithmetic that made it possible to unlock further scientific discoveries. Or, Thabit ibn Qurra, founder of statistics and many other ancient Muslim inventors. The youngsters of Islam need to be told how early Muslims contributed immensely to the advancement of science and technology within the first millennia of the Hijrah.

The narrative of hate and blood spilling that has been associated with Islam in the past century is false. If Prophet Muhammed had told us that the pursuit of knowledge is an act of worship, then let nobody say that books are forbidden in the religion of Islam.

Olusola Sanni, a journalist, wrote from Ibadan.

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