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@ilugunboy,

Well said, your points are correct.

the poster is educated on the negative side of the agenda.

Now he is in A.C.

You all talking Sh*t on 'Yardua, if he is mad, then why would the Senate Accepted them?

Then all the Senates are basically useless since they cannot use their precious position to choose the best of the best People to take care of the Ministries, I see no fault of 'Yaradua alone, the Fault to whole Nigerians, they should recall all the reps and senates if they cannot choose the best people for the Nation

By the way, NOBODY congratulate me on my new appointment as OIL Minister!!!

[size=14pt]AUWAL87 --- OIL MINISTER [/size]

Emirates exist since before Nigeria was created in 1914. Infact, the history of Northern Emirates goes back to the 14th Century. Older than many Emirates that exist now in other African countries.

I have here for you list of all Emirs of Kano from the year 999 to date

Bagauda (ruled 999-1063)
Warisi (ruled 1063-1095)
Gajemasu (ruled 1095-1134)
Nawata (ruled 1134-1136)
Yusa (ruled 1136-1194)
Naguji (ruled 1194-1247)
Gugwa (ruled 1247-1290)
Shekarau (ruled 1290-1307)
Tsamiya (ruled 1307-1343)
Usman Zamnagawa (ruled 1343-1349)
Yaji I (ruled 1349-1385)
Bugaya (ruled 1385-1390)
Kanajeji (ruled 1390-1410)

Umaru (ruled 1410-1421)
Daud (ruled 1421-1438)
Abdullah Burja (ruled 1438-1452)
Dakauta (ruled 1452)
Atuma (ruled 1452)
Yaqub (ruled 1452-1463)
Muhammad Rumfa (ruled 1463-1499)
Abdullah (ruled 1499-1509)

Muhammad Kisoki (ruled 1509-1565)
Yakufu (ruled 1565)
Daud Abasama I (ruled 1565)
Abu-Bakr Kado (ruled 1565-1573)
Muhammad Shashere (ruled 1573-1582)
Muhammad Zaki (ruled 1582-1618)
Muhammad Nazaki (ruled 1618-1623)
Kutumbi (ruled 1623-1648)
al-Hajj (ruled 1648-1649)
Shekarau (ruled 1649-1651)
Muhammad Kukuna (ruled 1651-1652)
Soyaki (ruled 1652)
Muhammad Kukuna (restored) (ruled 1652-1660)
Bawa (ruled 1660-1670)
Dadi (ruled 1670-1703)
Muhammad Sharif (ruled 1703-1731)
Kumbari (ruled 1731-1743)
al-Hajj Kabe (ruled 1743-1753)
Yaji II (ruled 1753-1768)
Baba Zaki (ruled 1768-1776)
Daud Abasama II (ruled 1776-1781)
Muhammad al-Walid (ruled 1781-1805)

Suleiman (emir) (ruled 1805-1819)
Ibrahim (ruled 1819-1846)
Usman I (ruled 1846-1855)
Abdullah (ruled 1855-1883)
Mohammed Bello (ruled 1883-1893)
Mohammed Tukur (ruled 1893-1894)
Aliyu (ruled 1894-1903)

Muhammad Abbas (ruled 1903-1919)
Usman II (ruled 1919-1926)
Abdullah Bayero (ruled 1926-1953)
Muhammad Sanusi (ruled 1954-1963)

Muhammad Inuwa (ruled 1963)
Ado Bayero (ruled 1963-current)

@ Bastage

I hate Condemnation, I love resolution. I love the issue to be resolved once and for all, I want the issue of Terrorism DEAD!

Condemnation will not make the Terrorist stop what they are doing, but by looking into their demands and getting them out of the darkness they are in, and bringing them into the light of True Islam.

This Protest was a message to non-Muslims folks to know that these Terrorists are nothing but Enemies of Islam. So it is up to you to deny the fact, but them using the word "Allahu Akbar" does not make them genuine Muslims. I cannot see Terrorist Groups all wearing cross on their necks and claim that Christianity preaches Violence.

Few years back, a School was attacked even though about 60% of the students were Muslims, the attack followed a rumour that a Teacher threw the Holy Qur'an on the ground, the students in the class went to report her, but students from other classes roamed into the class and started shouting. The shoutings drew the attention of some people outside the school, after a while some students came out Protesting about what the teacher did, and exaggreting the situation that the Teacher tears the Holy Qur'an into pieces (Christian students were laughing and rejoicing at that time). Youths that got the news broke into the School and started looking for the teacher whom went hiding fearing that she will be killed when seen. Their was immense damage and chaos in the school as part of the school started burning, the generator room was set ablaze, and the electricity went off, students started running for their lives everywhere, as the Protesters cannot recognize who is a Muslim or who is a Christian, though no body was seriously injured or killed, the school was left looted and damaged. Since then, the school was never re-opened, but I heard rumours that they open a new one in Abuja.

What I want to quote out from the above is that it is an IMAM from a nearby Mosque that was able to calm the crowd. This IMAM is more educated and literate in Islam than the Youths that started the fire, if to say Islam supports Violence in any form, then this IMAM will be the person to praise them for what they are doing. This event was even reported in BBC and other Medias around the world (http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/3686950.stm).

negro

Ethics, moral, spirit etc?
I would like to know the reason why northerners are getting visa to the US, UK, Australia, etc but the southerners re denied nowadays, bcoz dis guyz hav understand who are the main people from Nigeria causin problems in their countries its nw k coz we hav al d qualities u listed above

its hard to explain the feelings of d death of a loved one. Esp mother.

Bastage:
I would neither wipe my ass nor my nose with it. I couldn't care less about Islam. The only time I give it a thought is when it's a danger to me because of extremism. But because I disagree with you, I must hate Islam, right? You exhibit the typical mind-set of the religion-drone. Someone shows you that you guys have to take responsibility for your religion and you start whining. Fundamentalist Christians are exactly the same. The only difference is that they won't try to execute me like your guys would (not that they wouldn't like to).

religion-drone? Is this a set of new drone?

That's your problem. There are many people on the "wrong side" and they do hate Islam because of your silence. They're the ones you'll have to worry about. And believe me, once you open the flood-gates, they'll be coming for you.

Then stop shouting!!!

Nobody wants an apology. They want condemnation. They want the Muslim world to turn around and say "This is wrong". But as usual, the Muslim world just sits in silence. It's called "complicity".

Then why do you mind asking all Muslims to condemn the acts of Terrorism?

I'm neither Christian nor a Zionist. I'm just the guy stuck in the middle whilst you assholes battle it out. It's guys like me who get hit in the crossfire.
I'd have to disagree with your assertion that they're bigger terrorists though.

I know your side

Nope. Couldn't give a shit about Israel. I'd say the sheep and the slave is you - blindly following a religion so that you go to "Paradise". Like the rest of the religious freaks out there (Muslim and Christian) - if you opened your eyes, you'd see that by your own standards none of you are anything other than Satanists.

A uzu billahi minash shaitanir rajeem

The word you're looking for is "pity". And I'm glad you don't pity me as pity is always given from a superior position. I do pity you though.

Thanks for the correction, im in Arabic learning session, so the English is kind of woeee!

@ Bastage

Yes, we will not allow our beloved Prophet Muhammad to become a playground for you folks just as how Jesus is to you. I bet if Prophet Muhammad's picture is available it could have become your favorite Tissue because of your extreme Hatred against Islam.

Because you are on the wrong side either, we don't bother whatever you will think or say about Islam, because that is what you are meant to do, is part of the Project, i'm sorry, but its Game Over.

Folks like you are blind and dumb, I can't voice out for the whole Muslims here and start apologizing for the Terrorists acts because of kinds of you. Because the largest Terrorist communities are Christians and Zionists like you. Ever mind your words, and always wish for the worst to come. You are but the lost sheep of Israel, you are a Slave of the Zionists and the West.

Zoom Well and you will see more than 3 Billion Folks crying for Help in the Hell! I don't petty you!

@ Bastage

Only 0.000001% of Muslims can voice for all the Muslims because they commit acts of Terrorism
But Hundreds of Muslims cannot voice for all the Muslims, Na WAO for you!!!

If you folks are thinking that we Muslims will be apologetics on the Terrorism acts, then you better even stop thinking of that, Okay? You are waisting ur tyms on dat. All MUSLIMS cannot come out and say Sorry, if folks like you are being killed by this terrorists then I will start praying for them to finish you all.

@GettysBurg

The same people (Engineers, Architects) are employed anywhere in the world, even in Nigeria, many government projects, you will see them floating around. But they are not blamed for Nigeria's woes. But now, because these are Arab and Muslim countries, you will put the credit of their development to the Engineers and Architects. But know that they will not come and do it for free, they are paid, that is why they are doing it.

If these countries were unsuccessful like Nigeria, the first people you will blame are their Rulers, but now that they are successful, the credit is not theirs, it is for the Engineers and Architects. I wonder the kind of life people like you are living in. For HATING the TRUTH in anyway it comes. Na WAO for you!

earTHMama:
Imposssible. This lion lady will never allow any man subdue her.

What are these benefits attached to a husband?. What are the benefits also attached to a wife?

Read more about Marriage in Islam here http://www.jannah.org/sisters/marr.html

Muza:
Shegiya kawai

LoL Maybe she has something to say there, baka ga ma bata iya zagin ba? LoL

Islam is a God centered religion. Being such, it focuses intently upon the character and attributes of God, Allah, and falls prostrate in awe of them. To Islam Allah has numerous attributes, some metaphysical and some moral, which are seen in the titles given to Allah in the Qur'an and the philosophical framework that binds them together. To the Muslim Allah’s character is seen all around them, in nature, in humanity, but centrally in the Qur'an. The Qur'an is the Muslims sole authority on the nature of Allah and the world. Therefore, mere conjecture or speculation will not suffice to describe Allah. Only in understanding the Qur'an do we understand Allah sufficiently. So then a systematic layout of the attributes of Allah, as described in the Qur'an, is essential to properly understand what is at the center of Islam, Allah Himself. Due to time only essential attributes of Allah will be discussed here.

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Allah’s Unity

Central to Islamic teaching is the doctrine of self-subsistent unity, that is, that ontologically Allah is one person, essence, and being. He is not, as Christians believe, three persons, but rather one tightly connected person. Usual explicit descriptions of Allah’s oneness connect with the denial of any plurality in His being:

"Those who say God is one third of a trinity have certainly blasphemed, for there is no deity but one God"
"Do you actually bear witness that there are other deities along with God? Say, "I do not bear witness". Say, ‘There is only the one God, and I am innocent of your idolatry.’" 

Similarly the first clause if the Islamic creed, the shahada, states "There is no God but God". This pronouncement of a strictly monotheistic faith and monopersonal God stem from Mohammad’s polytheistic surroundings and form the very crux of Islamic theology proper. As John Noss notes:

"This is the most important article in Muslim theology. No statement about God seemed to Muhammad more fundamental than the declaration that God is one, and no sin seemed to him so unpardonable as associating another being with God on terms of equality."

In protection of this sacred doctrine Islam pronounces it a shirk (i.e. blasphemy) to think, believe, or state that there is more than one God, or that there is a plurality of persons within the Godhead. Dr. Farah puts it simply:

"The orthodox Muslim conception of God may be summed up as follows: God is one; He has no partners; Singular, without any like Him; Uniform, having no contrary; Separate, having no equal; Ancient, having no first."

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Allah’s Sovereignty

To Islam, Allah is the primary cause of all events that have, are, and will ever take place. From Allah come fixed immutable decrees that are necessarily actualized in the world. Allah is the sovereign ruler over history and the unfolding of the future. Here the Qur'an speaks clearly:

"Say ‘Nothing will happen to us but what God has ordained for us; God is our protector.’"
"And God leaves people astray at will, and guides anyone at will"
"No calamity occurs on earth, or to yourselves, but is in a decree before We created it. That is easy for God"

From such passages Muslim theology concludes that both good and evil proceed from the divine will. They find no problem in determinism, but rather an uplifting of Allah beyond the limitations of contingent beings. From this stems the famous Islamic maxim "If Allah wills" (Arb. Insha’ Allah). On determinism Ibn Warraq comments:

"Taqdir, or the absolute decree of good and evil, is the sixth article of the Muhammadan creed, and the orthodox believe that whatever has, or shall come to pass in this world, whether it be good or bad, proceeds entirely from the Divine Will, and has been irrevocably fixed and recorded on a preserved tablet by the pen of fate."

The Islamic view of predestination is central to understanding the character of Allah for it is one of the separating virtues that distinguish Him as God and as the only being that is truly free to do as He pleases. To attempt to establish any law or moral principle to explain the reasons for Allah’s actions is to limit Allah and make Him subordinate to something higher than Himself. Voluntarism permeates Muslim morality while essentialism is left in the ruins as a great shirk.

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Allah’s Omniscience

While the active side of Allah’s decrees is His sovereignty, the passive side is His omniscience. Part of His character is that He knows all things, past, present, and future. This is another characteristic of Allah that separates Him from His creation. In the mind of Muslims Allah is not in time, but transcends it; He is timeless. He is not limited by the boundaries of time or affected by their change; He is atemporal and sees time as an ever present now. The Qur'an mentions Allah’s omniscience many times:

"And the keys of the unseen are with God, who alone knows them. And God knows what is on the land and in the sea. And not a leaf falls but God knows it"
"Knower of the invisible and the evident, God is the greatest"
"God is aware of whatever you do"
"God knows what is manifest and what is concealed"

Allah’s omniscience is what Mohammed used to encourage the unbelievers to faith and the believers to piety. It is one of Allah’s great metaphysical qualities; one that determines our realm of understanding and exceeds it infinitely. Of the ninety-nine names given to Allah in the Qur'an is the "All-Knowing (Arb. Al Alim), and the Muslim praises his God for having such an aspect.

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Allah’s Omnipotence
Closely related to sovereignty is Allah’s omnipotence, that is, His all-powerfulness. The Qur'an speaks frequently of Allah’s power being displayed in nature and His ability to do as he pleases, which implies the power to do so. Numerous Qur'anic titles are given to Allah which speak of His power:

He is called,

The Mighty (Al Aziz)
The Subduer (Al Quhhar)
The Great One (Al Azim)
The Most Great (Al Kabir)
The Most Strong (Al Qawi)
The Powerful (Al Muqtadir)
Including these names several verses speak of Allah’s omnipotence:

"Did you not know that God has ultimate power over all things?"
"And God is capable of all things"
"God is most forgiving, most powerful"
"God is not to be thwarted by anything in the heaven or on earth, for God is omniscient, all-powerful"

To clarify, Muslim theologians adhere to Allah’s ability to do only what is logically possible. Islamic theology does not believe that Allah could do what is by nature impossible, like create a rock that He could not lift, or create a god greater than Himself. Allah is bound to His own nature but is free to do whatever is possible for Him to do. This attribute is one of exaltation and veneration within Muslim theology and practice, as Dr. Gorder notes: "The all powerful majesty of God is the guiding principle that helps Muslims understand God's actions."
 

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Allah’s Eternality
Another attribute of Allah is His eternality, that is, His eternal existence. To Islam, Allah never had a beginning and will never have an end. He is uncaused and necessary. As far as His aseity is concerned, He is impassible, which means it is impossible for Him to ever not be. Allah is called Al Samad, which means "The Eternal" and is venerated for His eternality. In Allah’s eternality and infinity contain every logical possibility, of which this world is one, as Seyyed Nasr points out:

"God is also the Infinite, containing the "possibility" of all things in Himself; for ‘unto God belong the treasures (khaza’ in) of the heavens and the earth’ (LXIII, 7-. The root of all things is contained in the Divine Nature by virtue of this infinitude, which is also the cause of that irradiation and creativity that is the origin of the universe."

Regarding divine eternality Surah 112 succinctly states: "Say, ‘It is God, unique, God the Eternal, not begetting or begotten, not having any equal"

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Allah as Revealer
One of the attributes of Allah that differentiate Him from other ideas of God is that He reveals Himself. He is seen in nature and in the pinnacle of creation, man, but chiefly in His direct contact with the prophets He chose. Islam teaches that Allah has revealed Himself to every nation (Surah 13:36) but that over the course of time only four of these revelations of Allah were kept, namely, the Law of Moses (tawrat), the Psalms of David (zabur), the Gospel of Jesus (injil), and chiefly, the Qur'an. Of these revelations the Qur'an is seen as the final and authoritative one that superseded the others. It perfectly reflects the eternal word of Allah that is kept on tablets in heaven (Surah 43:3) guarded by angels (Surah 85:21-22). Allah is seen is graciously giving man what He did not deserve but nonetheless what He gave to Mohammed:

"It is not appropriate for a human being that God should speak to him but by inspiration, or from behind a veil, or by sending a messenger to reveal, by divine permission, what is God’s will, for God is sublime, supremely wise. And that is how We inspire you spiritually by Our order"

Muslims view the Qur'an as the infallible word of Allah following what the book says of itself:

"And this Qur’an is not something that could be manufactured without God; rather, it is a confirmation of what preceded it, and a fuller explanation of scripture, in which there is nothing dubious. That is from the Lord of all worlds"

Allah reveals Himself to man out of sheer grace but it must be understood that what is understood of revelation is that it is only a description of effects that Allah has upon the world. It could never be univocally communicated between Allah and man because Allah is utterly transcendent and indefinable.

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Allah’s Love and Light
On top of the various metaphysical attributes of Allah there are moral ones. Love and light are descriptions of Allah that are more personal than those discussed before and must be addressed in order to comprehensively understand Him. The Qur'an reveals more than some cosmic force that exercises power and is unconcerned for His creation. On the contrary Allah is seen as one who desires justice and displays mercy in the creation of the world and the revelation of Himself. In the Qur'an Allah is seen as protecting His people, caring for them, and being concerned for them, He is called "He who loves" (Al Wadud). This special love of Allah is seen in the Qur'an many times, one simple mentioning is in Surah 5:54 which says:

"God will bring forth a people whom God loves and who love God"

This special love is specifically directed towards those who surrender to Allah (Muslims), while unbelievers experience only common love.

Allah’s light is that majestic effect that gives light to all other created things. It is that spiritual understanding of Allah as the source of all illumination and goodness. It reminds Muslims that Allah has directed them into His light and onto the true path of faith. It is the comfort of Allah, the guidance of Allah, and the spiritual emanation that produces awe. The Qur'an states:

"God is the light of the heavens and the earth. The likeness of divine light is as of a niche with a lamp inside; the lamp is in a glass; the glass is as if a shining star…God guides whomever God will to divine light"

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Conclusions
In conclusion, the Qur'an describes Allah in many ways, some that produce fear and some that inspire worship. Allah is the center of the Qur'an and the Islamic faith and His characteristics are thought upon frequently in practice. To Muslims Allah is one, sovereign, omniscient, omnipotent, eternal, and reveals Himself as loving and illuminating. The Qur'an is His revelation, Mohammed His prophet, Islam His people. In response to this Muslims repeatedly say "There is no God but Allah".

Source: http://www.religioustolerance.org/jones02.htm

Cobra Tower in Kuwait (to be completed in 2010)

https://www.funny-potato.com/images/money/cobra-tower/cobra-kuwait.jpg

This is a very nice Mall in Kuwait - (Kuwait is ruled by an EMIR!!!)

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f6/AvenuesK.jpg/800px-AvenuesK.jpg

This list shows you all the president Chiefs of state and cabinet members of the United Arab Emirates

https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/world-leaders-1/world-leaders-u/united-arab-emirates.html

PapaBrowne:
The poster's question is straightforward and simple.
Is Sharia the cause of underdevelopment in the north? The answer would be a big No, since underdevelopment predates Sharia in the North.

If the question is : Is there any correlation between the religion of Islam and modern development?
Then, worldwide statistics would most likely prove it to be yes.
The only developed Muslim countries in the world are either non-sharia states or have more non muslims than muslims.
Two Countries I would mention would be Malaysia and UAE.
Malaysia doesn't practice sharia while Dubai's(UAE) non-muslim population is should be over 70%.

So while Sharia or Islam may not be the direct cause of underdevelopment in the north, the fact that the religion de-emphasizes the essence of quality education, in my opinion is the main cause of underdevelopment & poverty in Northern Nigeria & Islamic countries.

SORRRY, But there is no ONE single CHRISTIAN holding the UAE PASSPORT!!! 100% of UAE Nationals are MUSLIMS!!! KNOW THIS, OKAY, Residents of the other Arab countries are mostly from Egypt, Morocco, Algeria, and other neighboring countries like Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, Saudia, etc. Major residents also includes India who have only small business operations like coffee shops, grocery stores, etc, while the Pakistanis take up the Taxi jobs.
BUT there is NO single JOB of high reputation in the UAE that is undertaken by a non MUSLIM!!!

Every source knows that 100% of the Gulf Religion are Muslims!!!

ISLAM is the Way!

I just watched the event at Al Jazeera, it was funny and nutty!

@ everyone

Arewa's Economy was sucked by the Colonialists (British). If you can remember, Arewa was the richest part of Nigeria, it was the nerves and veins of Nigeria. It was with Arewa's revenue that the Oil was explored in the Niger Delta region. It is a fact of asking who let Arewa become underdeveloped like the Southern Nigeria. Because honestly speaking, Southern Nigeria is the most least developed region in west Africa.

I remember the time I saw two guys fighting in Ikorodu, the guys were fighting because of 10 Naira they saw on the ground at the same time. The other guy start shouting Ole Ole Ole, then he was followed by other people with tyres, matches, and petrol, I don't know what happens next, but I bet he was burned. This is one example of Ole Ole Ole punishment.

The POSTER is stupid to be claiming shariah as the reason why the North is underdeveloped, by the way, not all the North is underdeveloped, see this pictures of a new city being built in Kano. KANO ECONOMIC CITY

https://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x314/patrickja2007/daeffa.jpg

The Africa's tallest building will be in Kano!!!

@ dayokanu

Your sources are poor and outdated, check the latest from the CIA world factbook, and your eyez will drop to the ground.[quote author=shotster50

link=topic=207258.msg3221675#msg3221675 date=1229216477]The post question isnt right, Sidebar, I do not think sharia is an ideal form of governance in this modern era because it is being manipulated by the leaders to suppress the citizenry.[/quote]This is a very big lie, Shariah is based on the doctrines of the Qur'an and Sunnah, it is never being manipulated by the leaders, even the leaders are in any way never favoured in Shariah. It is pure and simple.

AREWA Forever!

Give us our Federation, and we will peacefully leave you, go and eat yourselves!!!

Witches!!!

@ tharma

What are you going to call it, its just a Translation of the "North" in Hausa? Is the name too Good for the country?

AREWA forever!!!

Please, Please, Please

Welcome, the President of the Federal Republic of Failed Nigeria
Nigeria no more
If you are Yoruba, maybe you can run for Odua Republic President
If you are Igbo, maybe you can run for Biafra Republic President
If you are from the Niger Delta, then you can run for Niger Delta Republic President
Idan kai bahaushe ne kuma, sai ka tsaya takarar neman Shugabancin AREWA

Good Luck!

AREWA Forever!!!

@ poster

Who permits you to share this pictures?

Were you not warned before recieving the pictures?

@ JosBoy4Lif,

You just finished bashing AREWA, saying it is underdeveloped because of Shariah, now you are rejecting Separation, are you a Hypo? Well, maybe you are happy with the current setup so that you continue saying NORTHERN NIGERIA, SOUTHERN NIGERIA, EASTERN NIGERIA etc etc etc. In short, you are a very big HYPO who doesnt want people to develop.

AREWA, ODUA, BIAFRA, MIDDLEBELT, NIGERDELTA, ALL NEED THEIR OWN GOVERNMENTS, so why not Separate and enjoy?

It is quite time, hey NAIRALANDERS, I am working day and night for the above, very soon, you will start hearing about it in the MEDIA, don't worry yourselves, I promised you! ONE NIGERIA, MANY DISASTERS!