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A deadly clash between the Nigerian
Army and members of the Shiite sect in
Zaria, Kaduna state last Saturday has left
one of Nigeria’s foremost Muslim clerics,
Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky, the leader of
the Islamic Movement of Nigeria, in the
custody of the Nigerian military. His
arrest has sparked domestic protests and
international condemnation from
majority Shia countries like Iran. But
more than anything, Zakzaky’s detention
has revealed a number of
important points about religion in
Nigeria.
1) Islam in Nigeria is not monolithic
Just like Christianity has the Pentecostal,
Catholic, Anglican, and other
denominations, Islam consists of several
denominations as well. Surely, Muslims
are aware of this fact, but this cannot be
said of other Nigerians who assume that
Islam has one identity. It doesn’t. Islam
is made up of the Sunni, Sufi, Shia,
Khawarij, and other denominations,
with Sunni and Shia as the two major
denominations.
According to Huda, an expert of Islam,
“both Sunni and Shia Muslims share the
most fundamental Islamic beliefs and
articles of faith .” Making up about 75 to
90 percent of all Muslims, the Sunni’s are
the largest denomination in Islam. They
go by the name Ahl as-Sunnah, meaning
“people of the tradition of Muhammad.”
The Shiites – Shiatu Ali, which means the
party or followers of Ali, is the second
largest branch of Islam. They account for
10 to 20 percent of all Muslims.
Nigeria is predominantly a Sunni-
majority country, and the arrest of
Zakzaky has sparked protests across
Nigeria by Shiite Muslims, who are a
significant minority in the country.
2)NIGERIA HAS MORE ISSUE TO WORRY ABOUT THAN BOKO HARAM
For about six years, Nigeria has
struggled to defeat the terrorist group
Boko Haram, which coincidentally
started just like the Shiite movement –
seemingly harmless, and unassuming,
until their uprising in 2009 which led to
full blown attacks after their founder,
Mohammed Yusuf, was killed.
If there’s anything Nigeria cannot afford
to entertain now, or ever, it’s another
terrorist group. Yet, here is a movement
that has been growing unchecked by the
ruling powers. The country needs to
address the root causes for growing
sectionalism and religious fanaticism
like, youth unemployment, a lack of
communication between religious clerics
and the government, and declining
economic fortunes before
discontent escalates and leads to a
repetition of history.
3) THE SHITTES HAVE VERY STRONG TIES WITH IRAN The Shiites may be a minority in Nigeria,
but they are certainly not powerless.
Since the detention of Sheikh Zakzaky,
Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has
reportedly called on President
Muhammadu Buhari to set up an
investigation into the recent violence.
Unlike Nigeria, Iran is a Shiite-majority
country, and is known for defending
Shiite causes all around the world. Apart
from calling on President Buhari to
intervene in the issue, Iran has also
summoned the head of the Nigerian
diplomatic mission in Tehran to protest
against the clashes and ask that Shiite
Muslims be protected. This shows that
the Nigerian Shiite movement has a
powerful ally in any future dispute

4:Nigeria has an increasing number of
demagogues
The harsh economic conditions, and
what is perceived as a lack of
government involvement in the lives of
average Nigerians has led to an increase
of rabble-rousers and charismatic
political leaders who are garnering quite
growing numbers of devoted followers.
The local and international reaction
to Zakzaky’s arrest indicates just how
powerful self proclaimed leaders can be
in a failing economy and a system of
government that seemingly caters only to
the needs of the elite. From Abubakar
Shekau of Boko Haram, to Nnamdi Kanu
of Biafra to Asari Dokubo, head of the
Niger Delta People’s Volunteer Force, and
now Ibrahim Zakzaky, Nigeria’s self
proclaimed leaders are growing in
influence.

SA vs Foreigners
SA vs SA
NA ONLY UNA DEY?

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Horlertoungy:

With this ur pretty face and beautiful body, you I believe men are falling heads over heals because of you.

bro ,no offence but I don't think she is that pretty for that her statement, if all men were like me trust me , she would show extra green light for me to even notice you

CUMPOLICE01:
Wen wud all dis violence on homos stop.... Naija need to legalise dis shiiit afterall homos are natural

seconded but they shouldnt come near straight guys with their mumu love

Setaje:
Life is a gamble. One of these two things will happen. You might end up loving him or u might not love him and end up cheating on him.

As for me, I cannot marry someone I don't love. There has to be a connection.

hello

winnieberry:
Op i think d'problem comes from d'guys and our myopic,archaic societal vaalues whose states dat A man must d'wealty one.Most naija guys are intimidated by rich ladies,even on threads here,some guys feel guys should not go after rich ladies.When a man goes after rich ladies,he is a either a gold digger or gigolo,Naija guys got alot of problems wit them:date a rich babe no ,then they go fter broke ladies and start complainig she is only after my money ,for crying out wat do u wat her to be after wen she is a broke bitch?We need change in our beliefs on relationship

yea and Religion too , love your unique perception

theV0ice:

If the ears of those who matter in the world don't bleed.....
We care less about yours bro

wicked

MrsPhyno:
I was writing essays on some other thread so I came to write nonsense here

Everything you see you grab. How many female armed robbers have you met before? None! Women don't just grab things!

I remember when I still dey secondary school and I bought one sweet Lacasera on a hot afternoon. One mumu boy now came and grabbed it from me and was just drinking it! I couldn't chase him cause I still get small shame

Even women, living human beings like yourself, you people will still grab their waist or their arm! Why? Try stop am. Thank you.

cc: Teempakguy the brainiac
lalasticlala

hey Watsup

DuBLINGreenb:
you just made me feel sad dude worse ending ever.
@darnley16 this is why I have you in my life I'm a promising striker but you don't coach me just your greedy self.

well as a matter of fact , ure one of the best so far but the thing is you need to be the best not just been one of the best, ok impress me one more time and you would see the difference , although u have never seem to fail me before ,goodluck

FriedPlantain:
No wonder he was able to win 4 Ballon D'or awards during his playing days though he was just a central defender.

This is the sort of bullshit lies they concort as confession or testimonies for churchgoers every time and most people eat it hook, line and sinker! Lubbish!


Friedplantain

lok wicked use of sarcasm bro

more and more Atheists turning Up everyday in Nigeria, nothing gladdens my heart like this

inikamoze:
WHAT DA Bleep

Imagine standing like idiots snapping away at half dead people begging for life. Bleep all those standing by taking pictures like their lives depend on it. Its annoying how degenerating we as humans have become. Instead of looking for means to keep them alive,the Bastards were standing aloof with their useless phones taking pictures.
Karma awaits everyone present there doing nothing.

don't be mad at my question but what could they have done, most of them had already made calls already

lilmax:
if person talk now dem go say e wicked

lol even as u no talk sef , u don't tell us everything already hahaaha

quiinnBee:
agbani did for me .

hmmmm did what

delishpot:


You try sha manage a B3. I give you B3 because I plan to take some fine out of your own and add it to my face. If not you for dey B2 level.



NB to who ever is after me......Me I no fine o. My pushure go recieve too much entering so judge me on my personality abeg

#smiles thanks bro

CARLOSZ:

Its ok. I rate you D7

too harsh na , Buh thanks tho

this is worryingly dry

my small MB will finish if I check pix


in other words I'm just here 4 d grading

sickoos everywhere ,just glad he isn't NIGERIAN

shockwave91:
i don't wish Oliseh bad but, this rebuilding sh*t should stop. If he must test & try new players in the SE, the dumb NFF can organise friendlies for that. This was a qualifier for fvck's sake!! And he should know better & invite established legs to prosecute the such games. That was one of the worst games i've seen in a very long time!! S. Oliseh was one of the biggest critics of S. keshi & he better acheive more than Keshi did in such short time if anybody will take him seriously


darnley16, FANTASTIC SIGNATURE!!!

yeah!? thanks

Orjioorji:
. forget about the words but get the rhema from the message which is the gospel of truth.

but I understand sha

Orjioorji:
. forget about the words but get the rhema from the message which is the gosple of truth.

gospel bro