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Ellexy

https://x.com/DejiAdesogan/status/1989051672149258297?s=20

Ruling on the one who mocks a Muslim woman wearing the proper Islamic Hijab (veil)

Q 2: What is the ruling on someone who mocks a Muslim woman wearing the proper Islamic Hijab (veil) or describes her as being a ghost or a moving tent and other such insulting words?

A: Anyone who mocks a Muslim man or woman for adhering to the Shariah (Islamic law) is a Kafir (disbeliever).

This is regardless of whether they are making fun of a Muslim woman wearing the proper Islamic Hijab or any other matter of the Shari…ah.

…Abdullah ibn …Umar (may Allah be pleased with them both) narrated:

During the campaign of Tabuk a man said in an assembly, …I have never seen anyone like these Qur‘an readers of ours. They have the biggest bellies, the most lying tongues and they are the most cowardly when encountering the enemy.‘

Another man said, …You are lying, and you are a hypocrite. I will most certainly tell the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) [what you have said].‘ The news was reported to the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him), then the Qur‘an was revealed (concerning this incident).

…Abdullah ibn …Umar said, …I saw him (that man) hanging onto the saddle of the she-camel of the Messenger of Allah, (peace be upon him), stumbling over the stones while saying, …O Messenger of Allah, we were just jesting and playing.‘

The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) was reciting the Qur‘anic Ayah (verse): Was it at Allah (Exalted and Sublime), and His Ayat (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.) and His Messenger (peace be upon him) that you were mocking? Make no excuse; you have disbelieved after you had believed. If We pardon some of you, We will punish others amongst you because they were Mujrimun (disbelievers, polytheists, sinners, criminals.)

Thus, ridiculing the believers is equated with ridiculing Allah, His Signs and His Messenger.

May Allah grant us success! May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family and Companions!

Permanent Committee for Scholarly Research and Ifta‘

Member Member Committee Deputy Chairman Chairman
`Abdullah ibn Qa`ud `Abdullah ibn Ghudayyan `Abdul-Razzaq `Afify `Abdul-`Aziz ibn `Abdullah ibn Baz

Fatwas > Miscellaneous Fatwas (Safar) > Mocking Hijab / The second question of Fatwa no. 4127

Abdullah bn Mas’ud (رضي الله عنه) said:

“Every year that comes will be worse than the one before it, until you meet your Lord.”

-Sunan ad-Darimi, #194.

African Union Commission Reaffirms Commitment to #Nigeria’s Sovereignty, Religious Freedom, and Rule of Law.

The
@_AfricanUnion
Commission (AUC) reiterates its unwavering commitment to the principles of sovereignty, non-interference, religious freedom, and the rule of law, as enshrined in the African Union Constitutive Act and related instruments.

The Commission notes with concern recent statements by the United States of America alleging that the Government of Nigeria is complicit in the targeted killing of Christians and threatening military action. The AUC emphasizes the following:

1. The Federal Republic of Nigeria is a longstanding and valued Member State of the African Union, playing a key role in regional stability, counter-terrorism, peacekeeping initiatives, and continental integration.

2. The AUC fully respects Nigeria’s sovereign right to manage its internal affairs, including security, religious freedom, and human rights, in line with its Constitution and international obligations. Any external engagement must respect Nigeria’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and unity.

3. The Commission supports Nigeria’s repeated affirmation that its Constitution guarantees freedom of religion and belief and that the Government rejects all forms of religious persecution.

4. Nigeria faces complex security challenges affecting citizens of all faiths, including violent extremist groups, banditry, communal violence, and resource-based conflicts. The AUC calls for regional, and international cooperation to support Nigeria and other African countries, in strengthening capacity to respond to insecurity, protect all citizens, uphold human rights, and bring perpetrators of violence to justice.

The AUC remains ready to provide support through its peace and security architecture, capacity-building programs, and strategic partnerships.

5. The AUC rejects any narrative that weaponizes religion or oversimplifies security challenges. Conflating all violence with a single religious-target narrative may hinder effective solutions and destabilize communities.

6. AUC urges external partners, including the United States, to engage Nigeria through diplomatic dialogue, intelligence-sharing, and capacity-building partnerships, while respecting Nigerian sovereignty rather than resorting to unilateral threats of military intervention, which could undermine continental peace, regional stability, and AU norms for peaceful conflict management.

The African Union Commission remains committed to supporting Member States in promoting peace, security, human rights, and development, while upholding sovereignty and non-interference.

The Dangote Refinery has lowered the price of petrol at the gantry to ₦828 per litre, a reduction from the previous cost of ₦877. This change reflects a 5.6% decrease.

Industry insiders have confirmed that NNPC Ltd will be providing the 650,000 barrels-per-day refinery with five crude shipments set to load in December. The shipments will include Amenam, Bonny Light, CJ Blend, Forcados, and Qua Iboe.

The change in pricing aims to offer some relief to fuel marketers and consumers across the country, after experiencing several weeks of high pump prices. Depot operators in Lagos have confirmed that they began loading at the revised price early on Friday, and a similar decrease in prices at retail stations is expected to follow suit in the next few days.

"Plain Rational Truth From A Good Muslim to My Fellow Muslims in Nigeria" was an article purportedly written by Sa'adiyyah Adebisi Hassan.

I do not have problem with this article as there are good Muslims in Nigeria and have many as my friends. I also don't think it was written by the ascribed author.

However I have a challenge as the article missed the issue of framing and opens itself up to serious logical incoherence. I also have a problem as some of my friends bought into the fallacy inherent in the article.

The fact that many perpetrators of violent attacks in northern Nigeria bear Muslim identities does not, and should never, translate to a “Muslim genocide” against Christians.

Such a conclusion is both sociologically and morally unsound. It mirrors the same fallacy as assuming that the criminal gangs, kidnappers, and militants in the South East—who are mostly of Christian background—represent a “Christian genocide” against Muslims or other Nigerians who fall victims. In the South East prominent Priests and doctors and lecturers have fallen victims of violence by criminal gangs. The perpetrators and victims are Christians.

The truth is simpler and more sobering: Nigeria’s killings are driven by multiple fault lines — political, economic, ethnic, and ideological — not purely religious ones.

Yes, extremist groups like Boko Haram, ISWAP, and some violent herder factions have invoked Islam to justify their barbarity. But their victims include not only Christians but also thousands of Muslims — imams, children, traders, and entire communities who refuse to accept extremist teachings. The late Emir of Gwoza, for example, was killed by Boko Haram; countless Muslim clerics and scholars have been executed for opposing jihadist violence.

Similarly, in the South East and parts of the South South, armed groups—composed largely of professing Christians—have abducted and killed fellow Nigerians, including security operatives and clergy.

Yet no reasonable person defines those acts as “Christian terrorism” or “Christian genocide.” These crimes are condemned as what they are: criminality and insurgency, not faith-inspired cleansing.

Religious labeling of violence is dangerous because it fuels collective guilt and moral polarization. It obscures the real culprits — extremists, profiteers of chaos, and political enablers who manipulate identity fault lines to sustain control.

Nigeria’s problem is not Islam or Christianity; it is the exploitation of religion for political and violent ends.

True peace will come when both Christians and Muslims refuse to let their faiths be caricatured by the crimes of a few.

Muslims must continue to confront the extremist distortion of Islam, just as Christians must denounce those who politicize faith for regional violence or hate.

In the end, the killers of Nigerians wear no true religious identity. They are enemies of both faiths — and of our common humanity.

Many Muslims are deeply horrified by the atrocities perpetrated by extremist groups operating in parts of Nigeria. They recognize that the violence has claimed the lives of both Christians and Muslims in nearly equal measure.

Yet, they are often dismayed when some Christian voices frame these killings as an exclusive assault on their faith—overlooking the widespread Muslim casualties and shared suffering.

Such framing risks distorting the broader reality of Nigeria’s insecurity, which is neither a war of religion nor a one-sided persecution, but a complex national tragedy.

By personifying collective pain as faith-specific genocide, we inadvertently deepen mutual suspicion and hinder the solidarity required to confront the true enemies—those who exploit religion, poverty, and governance failures to perpetuate violence.

In truth, Muslims and Christians alike are victims of the same dysfunction. Recognizing this shared vulnerability is not denial of suffering; it is the first step toward collective moral clarity and a united front against extremism in all its forms.

What Nigeria needs now is not competing narratives of victimhood but a renewed interfaith compact rooted in justice, truth, and shared security. Religious leaders, civic actors, and state institutions must collaborate to dismantle the structures that breed extremism—ignorance, inequality, and impunity. Only then can faith reclaim its rightful role as a force for peace, healing, and national renewal.
Charles Chidi Achodo

Stop the propaganda: the Nigerian Army deserves respect, not ridicule

By: Zagazola Makama

It is shameful that some mischievous elements have once again chosen to twist facts and peddle deliberate falsehoods against the Nigerian Armed forces, this time over a genuine operation that saved innocent lives in Kogi State.

On November 2, 2025, gallant troops of 12 Brigade, deployed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Oguma, successfully rescued two kidnapped victims and recovered ₦3.8 million ransom money from armed criminals in Achigili Forest. This was not a story from “nine months ago” as being falsely claimed by fake news merchants. It happened yesterday, and the operation was verified, documented, and photos with coordinates date and time officially released by the Nigerian Army through its authorized channels.

But in their desperation pattern to discredit the armed forces, certain individuals deliberately edited and circulated a manipulated version of the official release to deceive the public. They even convinced the Twitter Community Note system to label the original post as “misleading,” just to push their anti-military agenda.

Let’s be clear: this is not patriotism, it is a slap in the face of those who risk their lives daily to defend our country. These soldiers operate in dangerous forests, under rain and bullets, just to ensure Nigerians sleep in peace. To trivialize their sacrifices for cheap social media clout is the height of moral bankruptcy.

Even more disgusting is the attempt to link this operation to the recent comments made by U.S. President Donald Trump as though the Nigerian Army needs foreign validation to protect its citizens. The Nigerian Armed Forces have been at the forefront of counterterrorism and counter-banditry long before any foreign politician made a statement. To insinuate otherwise is to insult the blood and sweat of those who have paid the supreme price for this nation.

Those spreading fake news should remember: propaganda can never erase sacrifice. Lies can never bury truth. Every single rescue operation represents the courage, discipline, and professionalism of the Nigerian soldier, not a publicity stunt.

Nigerians must rise above toxic propaganda and stand with their military. The fight against insecurity is not the army’s alone it is a collective responsibility. Supporting fake news only emboldens criminals and weakens national unity.

To the mischief makers: you can edit photos, but you can’t edit reality. The Nigerian Army’s courage remains real, its operations remain active, and its victory stories remain authentic.

Respect our soldiers. Support the truth. Stop spreading lies.

CLARIFICATION ON MISLEADING SOCIAL MEDIA CLAIMS REGARDING RECENT RESCUE OPERATION IN KOGI STATE

The attention of 12 Brigade Nigerian Army has been drawn to a misleading post circulating on social media alleging that the photographs released alongside our recent press statement titled “Troops of 12 Brigade Rescue Two Kidnapped Victims and Recover Ransom in Kogi State” were old images purportedly taken nine months ago.

The Brigade wishes to categorically state that this claim is entirely false and misleading. The images in question are authentic and were captured during the said operation conducted on 2 November 2025 by troops deployed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Oguma, which led to the rescue of two kidnapped victims and recovery of ransom money at Achigili Forest in Kogi State.

For the avoidance of doubt, the attached photographs contain verifiable geolocation data confirming that they were taken at the precise coordinates of the Forest area, where the operation took place. This serves as clear evidence that the images are genuine, current, and directly linked to the incident as reported.

The Nigerian Army maintains the highest standard of professionalism, integrity, and accountability in all its media engagements. Every photograph or footage released is thoroughly vetted and approved through established operational public relations procedures before dissemination.

The false narrative being circulated on social media is, therefore, a deliberate attempt by mischief makers to discredit the credible efforts and successes of our gallant troops in maintaining peace and security across Kogi State. Such misinformation only seeks to embolden criminal elements and undermine public trust.

The Brigade urges members of the public to disregard this baseless claim and continue to support the Nigerian Army and other security agencies with timely and credible information that will enhance the collective fight against criminal activities within the state and beyond.

HASSAN ABDULLAHI
Lieutenant
Acting Assistant Director Army Public Relations
12 Brigade Nigerian Army
4 November 2025

Payporte01:
Someone like this Amoto can actually k*ll someone, bury the person, and continue living as if nothing happened. This one worse to pass person wey dey carry gun

Every accusation is a confession

iamoyindamola:
You said Deborah deserved to die for committing blasphemy but you dont approvethe way they killed her, I showed you the audio of what she said you claimed you don't understand hausa(big lie)
Where is the lie you are not different from those savages, we also asked you to show us in the quran where blasphemer was killed.
You will soon run away and appear some other time, you think I give a fvck about your curse

I never said that what I said at the time was if she was accused let her state her case in a court and let those train in jurisprudence try her- this is a standard judicial procedure where an accused is asked to stand and defend his innocence. I never said she was guilty of what she was accused of because I don't know what happened and I'm not a Hausa speaker, so how can I pass judgment on a case I know nothing about?

iamoyindamola:
Like your curse have any relevant
Did you post them or not?

Be a man and own your posts

How does me supporting a judicial trial to determine whether someone is guilty of an allegation translates to endorsement of a mob action? Mention anywhere where I said the life of lady in question should be taken for a mere accusation?
I remember larride, Nihilistjnr and Oasis correcting you guys on these baseless accusations as at the time we were having the conversation but you still continue to peddle this falsehood every now and then.
Why won't I invoke a curse on the liar when you persistently push this falsehood?

izzou:
US did not say they are coming to wipe out Islam. They said they are coming to wipe out Islamic terrorists

You have admitted that we have Islamic terrorists, but because their reason is a Christian genocide, you are backtracking

I really want some of you to really question if you have the interest of human life (not even the country) at heart.

If they had said Muslim genocide, and they are willing to wipe out Islamic terrorists, I am sure you will jump on it, and support it.

We know how they claimed looking for WMD in Iraq back in 2003 and how that eventually turned out, or military intervention in Libya in 2011 and how it lead to destabilization in the sahel. It is only an insane person that will welcome an intervention from people who are known to worsen an already bad situation.
What we need and must do is to dust off the white paper reports on our shelves and implement the recommendations therein, we as a people must put pressure on our elected officials. We don't have to invite anybody since we already have the solutions

iamoyindamola:
This one is not even man enough to claim responsibility for his actions
Another reminder to read your posts again


https://www.nairaland.com/search?q=Amoto+kill&search=Search

The last time you did this I placed a curse on the liar since you haven't learned your lesson, keep promoting falsehood

Ellexy:
According Amo.to94, the Gwoza Christian community are only suffering reprisal attacks after they attacked Bokoharam first.

Like I told you last time, get my mention off your posts if you don't have anything sensible to say.

izzou:
So why are you against the intervention of the US, to stop something you have just admitted that it is complex, and we cannot fix?

When have they ever fixed what they promised to fix? And the framing of it being a christian genocide is a false premise in which they're coming in.

The hypocrisy of some you on this thread is nauseating in the sense that some of you have cheered on incident of mob action and turn around to accuse me of something I never supported to drive home your agenda. The security challenges are complex with different dimensions, if you fail to recognize and accept this stark reality and choose to push one-sided dangerous narrative, then I won't watch by and not counter the falsehood. If you like call me names as you usually do I'm less bothered by that and I will continue to expose you lots for your faux outrage and belligerent lies

It didnt even take me up to 2 mins of Google search to see links of incident in Barkin Ladi where the leader of Fulanis said that killings targeted at their kinsmen are not reported and they don't get justice when they report to authorities, when we fail to address issues holistically we give room to a vicious cycle of violence by all. There have been cases where one group will attack the other and the other group will do reprisals.
It was in Plateau that General Alkali was killed and dumped in a pond full of water, when authorities went on a fact finding mission the women came out protesting naked that the pond is a spiritual pond only for it to be found out that they've been dumping human bodies in that pond for years. In June this years 12 people on a bus going for wedding in Zaria were killed in Mangu.
dailytrust.com/wedding-travelers-killed-in-plateau/?noamp=available#google_vignette
thesun.ng/berom-youths-fulani-herders-bicker-over-killing-of-13-persons-in-barkin-ladi/

zagazola.org/index.php/breaking-news/plateau-13-die-in-barkin-ladi-after-deadly-reprisal-by-bandits-over-killing-of-three-fulani

Semid4lyfe I hope u get to see this if ends up being hidden by bot

There have been attacks and reprisals in the places where lives and properties are lost in the hands of criminals from either sides. Is there any justification for the cycle of violence perpetuated by both sides, there's no justification.
It is failure of the authorities to dispense justice to victims and their families that's causing this never ending cycle of violence. The violence is not one-sided and the root cause is complex

GloriousGbola:
It is you and I that will beat the brunt of this

You seem to have forgotten the looting in end sars.

The likes of wike have fortresses as homes with multiple deterrents eg armed mopol. It is the middle class whose homes will be looted,make no mistake about it

Politicians that will likely move out of the country when things get worse to some Caribbean Island countries or Mideast

Reno, Kukah, FFK were all crying for years saying all sorts of things because late fPMB didnt invite them to the dinningtable

Roland17:
I have said this before and I will reiterate it. As a matter of urgency, Asiwaju needs to dissociate from Reno as soon as possible. His ongoing engagement on behalf of the Government, especially at this time is doing more damage to this situation.

His prior efforts were fruitless, if anything made things worse. Asiwaju’s presidency needs to take ownership of this situation and address it because it isn’t going away anytime soon.

Reno is a turncoat likewise FFK and Bwala. they all helped spread the misinformation now that their efforts have bore fruits unfortunately for them it didn't happen when they expected to to have happened

TemporaryHansel:
Amoto must be seriously fantasizing about the thought of burning some of us alive for blasphemy right now...

"Every accusation is a confession" Word to my inlaw Gloriousgbola

OasisX:


.....so unusual, Atiku and Obi don't know what to do - support or against. PDP and ADC seem sitting this one out too. LMFAO!

RMK don comment and fully in support of Nigeria Sovereignty.

RMK no get problem na him former ally him get issue with. Support for country transcend partisanship- it is only when you have a country to govern you can become a leader of such

OasisX:



.......LOL!

Those behind these dangerous politics don't care whether lives are lost or saved, their motive is to oust the man in Aso Rock by any means necessary, the coup attempt failed they've activated another option which will fail.

Ellexy:
Amoto.94 approves of that message btw.

Keep my mention off your senseless takes

TemporaryHansel:
Unity beggars on the beat.

We are not one, we are just pretending to be.

"One Nigeria” is the biggest scam in human history.

So you've ran out of steam? Abeg go and block me again

I used to post updates from NA HQ before Seun's bot introduction that removes post without valid reason discouraged me from trying, that you weren't paying attention all along doesn't make it a new thing

I have noted with increasing concern the heightened pronouncements on Nigeria by President Donald Trump. This follows his designation of Nigeria as a “country of particular concern.”

It is important to emphasise that our country is a sovereign nation whose people face different threats from outlaws across the country. The insecurity we face does not distinguish based on religious, ethnic, or political beliefs.

The United States should assist the Nigerian authorities with better cutting-edge technology to tackle these problems, rather than posing a threat that could further polarise our country.

The Nigerian government should also consider appointing special envoys from its distinguished diplomats to engage the American government. Additionally, it is necessary to appoint permanent ambassadors to represent Nigeria’s interests on the international stage.

To my fellow countrymen, this is an important moment where we should emphasise unity of belonging over division.

God bless Nigeria. - RMK