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Why Islam Will Spread Across Igbo Land Despite All Opposition by BAILMONEY(op): 3:24pm On Feb 07
Islam will continue to spread across the world because its message is simple and natural. It teaches that there is only one God, Allah, who deserves worship, and that human beings should live with purpose, discipline, and justice. This clear message answers the deepest questions people ask about life and God, which is why Islam keeps growing in every generation.

In 2025, many celebrities, influencers, and educated people accepted Islam after personal study. They were not forced. They chose Islam because they found peace and truth in it. This shows that Islam is not growing by culture or politics, but by sincere search for meaning.

In Igbo land, however, many Muslim reverts face serious challenges. An Igbo person who becomes Muslim is often rejected by family and treated like a stranger. Some Igbo graduates who accepted Islam return home but cannot get jobs because people no longer trust or support them. Their only mistake is choosing a different faith.

This goes against the Igbo saying Egbe bere, Ugo bere” (live and let live). The Igbo are known for tolerance, but when it comes to Islam, many forget this value. Christians and traditional worshippers who usually disagree often unite against Igbo Muslims instead of engaging them with understanding.

Islam does not teach hatred. It teaches respect, justice, and peaceful living. It only invites people to worship one God and think for themselves. Many young Igbo people are now questioning old teachings like the Trinity and the idea that Jesus is the begotten son of God, and some are finding answers in Islam.

No matter the opposition, Islam cannot be stopped. Truth is always resisted before it is accepted. Islam does not depend on people’s approval. It depends on Allah, and what comes from Allah will always continue to grow.

Finally, I call on Muslims everywhere, both Igbo and non-Igbo, to support this mission. Follow me on X as I work to educate people and contribute to the growth of Islam in Igbo land through knowledge and peaceful dialogue.

My X handle is on request.
Re: Why Islam Will Spread Across Igbo Land Despite All Opposition by saintopus(m): 3:33pm On Feb 07
People!!!

So if they chose their own path you will give them the Kaiama village treatment?

Very shallow reasoning.
Re: Why Islam Will Spread Across Igbo Land Despite All Opposition by SisterAnn(f): 3:36pm On Feb 07
BAILMONEY:
Islam will continue to spread across the world because its message is simple and natural. It teaches that there is only one God, Allah, who deserves worship, and that human beings should live with purpose, discipline, and justice. This clear message answers the deepest questions people ask about life and God, which is why Islam keeps growing in every generation.

In 2025, many celebrities, influencers, and educated people accepted Islam after personal study. They were not forced. They chose Islam because they found peace and truth in it. This shows that Islam is not growing by culture or politics, but by sincere search for meaning.

In Igbo land, however, many Muslim reverts face serious challenges. An Igbo person who becomes Muslim is often rejected by family and treated like a stranger. Some Igbo graduates who accepted Islam return home but cannot get jobs because people no longer trust or support them. Their only mistake is choosing a different faith.

This goes against the Igbo saying Egbe bere, Ugo bere” (live and let live). The Igbo are known for tolerance, but when it comes to Islam, many forget this value. Christians and traditional worshippers who usually disagree often unite against Igbo Muslims instead of engaging them with understanding.

Islam does not teach hatred. It teaches respect, justice, and peaceful living. It only invites people to worship one God and think for themselves. Many young Igbo people are now questioning old teachings like the Trinity and the idea that Jesus is the begotten son of God, and some are finding answers in Islam.

No matter the opposition, Islam cannot be stopped. Truth is always resisted before it is accepted. Islam does not depend on people’s approval. It depends on Allah, and what comes from Allah will always continue to grow.

Finally, I call on Muslims everywhere, both Igbo and non-Igbo, to support this mission. Follow me on X as I work to educate people and contribute to the growth of Islam in Igbo land through knowledge and peaceful dialogue.

My X handle is on request.
Attention seeker!

There are no Igbo mooslims and will never be.
Re: Why Islam Will Spread Across Igbo Land Despite All Opposition by Uuuju: 3:49pm On Feb 07
Islam belongs to God,











It is a religion of Peace!
Re: Why Islam Will Spread Across Igbo Land Despite All Opposition by CrownOfClay724: 4:07pm On Feb 07
You've chosen the path of futility and insanity if this is what you've chosen to do with your life.

Islam wholely represents repression, backwardness, depravity and unbridled chauvinism which are all antithetical to the values of a true igbo man.

Good luck finding Igbo men that will trade their sanity and freedom for your chains.
Re: Why Islam Will Spread Across Igbo Land Despite All Opposition by muyico(m): 4:11pm On Feb 07
Gumi boiz??
weldon ooooooooo



Allah will reward una 77virgins in heaven
Re: Why Islam Will Spread Across Igbo Land Despite All Opposition by Dalohad:
Laughable..

Many of us have travelled the entire length and breath of Igboland and lived in Igboland for decades without having to meet a single Igbo Muslim. It's like finding a needle in a GP tank full of haystacks.

Islam has refused to grow in Igboland because of a few factors;

1- Islam is feudo-monarchical: Islam loves to dominate instead of negotiate. Igbos are natural republicans and love to negotiate and not dominate. This is why non-Igbo communities lived side by side with Igbo for thousands of years without being acculturated by the Igbos..

2. The civil war: The Biafran war is still regarded by many as a Jihadist war waged largely by Muslim Northern Nigeria and their Muslim SW Counterparts against the Christian East..
The list of countries who supported the Northern-run Nigerian government in 1966 against the Christian East (Biafra) goes as follows:

- EGYPT (provided Aerial support and Pilots for Nigeria and helped to bomb Biafran markets, Churches and infrastructure)

-UAE (provided manpower and military support against Biafrans)

- Niger (provided foot soldiers- Godogodo, in the war against Biafrans)

- Saudi Arabia- Provided funds and munitions against Biafrans..

These are all Muslims countries who fought against Biafra and helped to militarily blockade their land in the spirit of Jihadism. It is not a coincidence that they all have Islam in common. Obviously the war against Igbos, was a religious war for them..

You think Igbos will forget that and accept their religion? Igbos have a very long memory. I call it Transgenerational memory.

Islam can only try to violently dominate, but we all know how that would pan out in the East. It won't work..

Since 1966, they (Igbos) have always slept with one eyes open, and remain battle-ready to fight against anything that would threaten their survival, intellectually (ask Tinubu about his lobbying headaches in the US), and otherwise.. cheesy
Re: Why Islam Will Spread Across Igbo Land Despite All Opposition by Spreadlove8888(m): 4:32pm On Feb 07
90% of conflicts globally are tied to islam and I don't know why💔

Fight and killing people because they refuse your ideology is pure extremism and wickedness.

Some Islamic teachings are not bad at all but there are many loopholes in it that the agents of chaos uses in it to causes destruction.
Brother, look at the Northern Nigeria
Look at the north Africa
Look at the middle east
Look at some Western and European countries that accepted Islams wholeheartedly,
What are the outcomes there?

The reason why igbos rejects islam is because the violence that cames at the end.
Re: Why Islam Will Spread Across Igbo Land Despite All Opposition by OneCandleAway(f): 4:34pm On Feb 07
Poster,
I only have 2 questions.
1. Are you igbo Muslim
2. How much did you receive when you converted.
Re: Why Islam Will Spread Across Igbo Land Despite All Opposition by sreamsense:
BAILMONEY:
Islam will continue to spread across the world because its message is simple and natural. It teaches that there is only one God, Allah, who deserves worship, and that human beings should live with purpose, discipline, and justice. This clear message answers the deepest questions people ask about life and God, which is why Islam keeps growing in every generation.

In 2025, many celebrities, influencers, and educated people accepted Islam after personal study. They were not forced. They chose Islam because they found peace and truth in it. This shows that Islam is not growing by culture or politics, but by sincere search for meaning.

In Igbo land, however, many Muslim reverts face serious challenges. An Igbo person who becomes Muslim is often rejected by family and treated like a stranger. Some Igbo graduates who accepted Islam return home but cannot get jobs because people no longer trust or support them. Their only mistake is choosing a different faith.

This goes against the Igbo saying Egbe bere, Ugo bere” (live and let live). The Igbo are known for tolerance, but when it comes to Islam, many forget this value. Christians and traditional worshippers who usually disagree often unite against Igbo Muslims instead of engaging them with understanding.

Islam does not teach hatred. It teaches respect, justice, and peaceful living. It only invites people to worship one God and think for themselves. Many young Igbo people are now questioning old teachings like the Trinity and the idea that Jesus is the begotten son of God, and some are finding answers in Islam.

No matter the opposition, Islam cannot be stopped. Truth is always resisted before it is accepted. Islam does not depend on people’s approval. It depends on Allah, and what comes from Allah will always continue to grow.

Finally, I call on Muslims everywhere, both Igbo and non-Igbo, to support this mission. Follow me on X as I work to educate people and contribute to the growth of Islam in Igbo land through knowledge and peaceful dialogue.

My X handle is on request.
That one god is a fake god and not the true God that created heaven and earth. Allah is not the one that Moses saw, the one he saw told Moses that He is Jehovah/Yahweh. Jesus taught his follower to pray to "..our Father at in Heaven. .", that is the true God that sent him. Unfortunately, Allah hates people calling him "father" according to Quran. So, definitely; tht is not the true one God that Jesus taught his follower s to pray to. God that appeared to Moses also refered to Isreal as his children, and Him as their father. So, Moses, Jesus and other prophets are referring to same one God that is father to us.

Since Mohammed did not even know the name of the angel that appeared to him, and till date; "jubril" still remains an assumed name that one non Muslim suggested to Mohammed. Unfortunately, Mohammed did not go back to that angel that used to give him revelation to find out of Truely his name was Jubril before adopting that name. The behaviour of the Jubril is different from that of angel Gabriel. So is definitely not original Gabriel. So, Jubril can denied in the last day that he didn't appear to Mohammed or ask Mohammed if he told him he was jubril.

One God refered to in islam is different from one true God that Jesus, Moses and other true prophets before Mohammed introduced to their followers till date. It is now almost 1500years that Islam still trailing Christianity worldwide in term of population, and will remain till world ends. As Islam gains one convert, be rest assured that christians have gained more than 5 for that same day
Re: Why Islam Will Spread Across Igbo Land Despite All Opposition by BAILMONEY(op): 5:18pm On Feb 07
SisterAnn:
Attention seeker!

There are no Igbo mooslims and will never be.
You go cry tire
Re: Why Islam Will Spread Across Igbo Land Despite All Opposition by mrvitalis(m): 5:35pm On Feb 07
BAILMONEY:
Islam will continue to spread across the world because its message is simple and natural. It teaches that there is only one God, Allah, who deserves worship, and that human beings should live with purpose, discipline, and justice. This clear message answers the deepest questions people ask about life and God, which is why Islam keeps growing in every generation.

In 2025, many celebrities, influencers, and educated people accepted Islam after personal study. They were not forced. They chose Islam because they found peace and truth in it. This shows that Islam is not growing by culture or politics, but by sincere search for meaning.

In Igbo land, however, many Muslim reverts face serious challenges. An Igbo person who becomes Muslim is often rejected by family and treated like a stranger. Some Igbo graduates who accepted Islam return home but cannot get jobs because people no longer trust or support them. Their only mistake is choosing a different faith.

This goes against the Igbo saying Egbe bere, Ugo bere” (live and let live). The Igbo are known for tolerance, but when it comes to Islam, many forget this value. Christians and traditional worshippers who usually disagree often unite against Igbo Muslims instead of engaging them with understanding.

Islam does not teach hatred. It teaches respect, justice, and peaceful living. It only invites people to worship one God and think for themselves. Many young Igbo people are now questioning old teachings like the Trinity and the idea that Jesus is the begotten son of God, and some are finding answers in Islam.

No matter the opposition, Islam cannot be stopped. Truth is always resisted before it is accepted. Islam does not depend on people’s approval. It depends on Allah, and what comes from Allah will always continue to grow.

Finally, I call on Muslims everywhere, both Igbo and non-Igbo, to support this mission. Follow me on X as I work to educate people and contribute to the growth of Islam in Igbo land through knowledge and peaceful dialogue.

My X handle is on request.
We would have a Christian sultan(sarki) in sokoto in the next 60 years Max... This is a fact watch and it would happen
Re: Why Islam Will Spread Across Igbo Land Despite All Opposition by IduNaOba: 5:35pm On Feb 07
People are going back to proper igbo traditional ways
Christianity sef dey shake small small
Islam won't fly in the east.
In 20 years time, there will be more traditional igbo families than christians especially in anambra and ebonyi
Enugu imo then abịa.
Even our delta kit and kin dey embrace omenani too.
Make una dey play
Re: Why Islam Will Spread Across Igbo Land Despite All Opposition by Amumaigwe: 5:41pm On Feb 07
BAILMONEY:
Islam will continue to spread across the world because its message is simple and natural. It teaches that there is only one God, Allah, who deserves worship, and that human beings should live with purpose, discipline, and justice. This clear message answers the deepest questions people ask about life and God, which is why Islam keeps growing in every generation.

In 2025, many celebrities, influencers, and educated people accepted Islam after personal study. They were not forced. They chose Islam because they found peace and truth in it. This shows that Islam is not growing by culture or politics, but by sincere search for meaning.

In Igbo land, however, many Muslim reverts face serious challenges. An Igbo person who becomes Muslim is often rejected by family and treated like a stranger. Some Igbo graduates who accepted Islam return home but cannot get jobs because people no longer trust or support them. Their only mistake is choosing a different faith.

This goes against the Igbo saying Egbe bere, Ugo bere” (live and let live). The Igbo are known for tolerance, but when it comes to Islam, many forget this value. Christians and traditional worshippers who usually disagree often unite against Igbo Muslims instead of engaging them with understanding.

Islam does not teach hatred. It teaches respect, justice, and peaceful living. It only invites people to worship one God and think for themselves. Many young Igbo people are now questioning old teachings like the Trinity and the idea that Jesus is the begotten son of God, and some are finding answers in Islam.

No matter the opposition, Islam cannot be stopped. Truth is always resisted before it is accepted. Islam does not depend on people’s approval. It depends on Allah, and what comes from Allah will always continue to grow.

Finally, I call on Muslims everywhere, both Igbo and non-Igbo, to support this mission. Follow me on X as I work to educate people and contribute to the growth of Islam in Igbo land through knowledge and peaceful dialogue.

My X handle is on request.
What is the difference between how you claim Igbos handle igbo Muslim converts and how the core north handle their Christian converts? Physician heal thyself
Re: Why Islam Will Spread Across Igbo Land Despite All Opposition by BAILMONEY(op): 7:48pm On Feb 07
IduNaOba:
People are going back to proper igbo traditional ways
Christianity sef dey shake small small
Islam won't fly in the east.
In 20 years time, there will be more traditional igbo families than christians especially in anambra and ebonyi
Enugu imo then abịa.
Even our delta kit and kin dey embrace omenani too.
Make una dey play
Youths between 15–40 years old are actively involved in idol worship.
So yes, Christianity is shaking, but omenani and Christianity are birds of the same feather.
People leaving one falsehood for another doesn’t make it truth.
Whenever Truth (Islam) comes, falsehood is bound by nature to perish.
That’s why Islam will still spread in the East, despite all these shifting trends.
Re: Why Islam Will Spread Across Igbo Land Despite All Opposition by BAILMONEY(op): 7:58pm On Feb 07
Amumaigwe:
What is the difference between how you claim Igbos handle igbo Muslim converts and how the core north handle their Christian converts? Physician heal thyself
Can you provide a single proof that Christian converts are being slaughtered in northern Nigeria?
Even if that were true, two wrongs never make a right.
And tell me, what happens to Egbe belu, Ugo belu (live and let live)?
Using alleged violence elsewhere to justify harassment or intimidation against Igbo Muslims is pure hypocrisy
Re: Why Islam Will Spread Across Igbo Land Despite All Opposition by OneCandleAway(f): 8:07pm On Feb 07
sreamsense:
That one god is a fake god and not the true God that created heaven and earth. Allah is not the one that Moses saw, the one he saw told Moses that He is Jehovah/Yahweh. Jesus taught his follower to pray to "..our Father at in Heaven. .", that is the true God that sent him. Unfortunately, Allah hates people calling him "father" according to Quran. So, definitely; tht is not the true one God that Jesus taught his follower s to pray to. God that appeared to Moses also refered to Isreal as his children, and Him as their father. So, Moses, Jesus and other prophets are referring to same one God that is father to us.

Since Mohammed did not even know the name of the angel that appeared to him, and till date; "jubril" still remains an assumed name that one non Muslim suggested to Mohammed. Unfortunately, Mohammed did not go back to that angel that used to give him revelation to find out of Truely his name was Jubril before adopting that name. The behaviour of the Jubril is different from that of angel Gabriel. So is definitely not original Gabriel. So, Jubril can denied in the last day that he didn't appear to Mohammed or ask Mohammed if he told him he was jubril.

One God refered to in islam is different from one true God that Jesus, Moses and other true prophets before Mohammed introduced to their followers till date. It is now almost 1500years that is still trailing Christianity worldwide in term of population, and will remain till world ends. As Islam gains one convert, be rest assured that christians have gained more than 5 for that same day
My own observation is, when you look at the lifestyle of Muhammad and Jesus, any honest person will confirm who is more of a decent human.
Re: Why Islam Will Spread Across Igbo Land Despite All Opposition by UzorIyke(m): 8:13pm On Feb 07
Uuuju:
Islam belongs to God,

It is a religion of Peace!
God forbid, back to sender.
Re: Why Islam Will Spread Across Igbo Land Despite All Opposition by gidgiddy: 8:16pm On Feb 07
Well I will say this. If Islam has not spread across Igbo land in 65 years of Nigeria independence, its not now its going to spread

99% of Igbos are Judeo- Christians or traditional believers. How are you going to start spreading Islam amongst them at this late stage unless you do it by force?
Re: Why Islam Will Spread Across Igbo Land Despite All Opposition by lawani(m): 8:24pm On Feb 07
gidgiddy:
Well I will say this. If Islam has not spread across Igbo land in 65 years of Nigeria independence, its not now its going to spread

99% of Igbos are Judeo- Christians or traditional believers. How are you going to start spreading Islam amongst them at this late stage unless you do it by force?
It's increasing even in your lifetime and you are not in control of after you are dead. If you want to stop it get to work.
Re: Why Islam Will Spread Across Igbo Land Despite All Opposition by Stolen: 8:33pm On Feb 07
STOP TALKIN ABOUT MY TRIBE


IF U DONT MENTION IGBO FOR ONE DAY WILL U DIE?
Re: Why Islam Will Spread Across Igbo Land Despite All Opposition by BAILMONEY(op): 8:53pm On Feb 07
Stolen:
STOP TALKIN ABOUT MY TRIBE


IF U DONT MENTION IGBO FOR ONE DAY WILL U DIE?
I should stop mentioning about my tribehuh

Ahu adikwa gi shocked
Re: Why Islam Will Spread Across Igbo Land Despite All Opposition by BAILMONEY(op): 8:56pm On Feb 07
gidgiddy:
Well I will say this. If Islam has not spread across Igbo land in 65 years of Nigeria independence, its not now its going to spread

99% of Igbos are Judeo- Christians or traditional believers. How are you going to start spreading Islam amongst them at this late stage unless you do it by force?
Di anyi, itadiri akwu ka o ka eze gi di?

Islam is here to stay in Igbo land, if you don't like it

Nwanne join your umu Chineke inside bush Biko

Maka obara mgbali elu

Maka ndu gi
Re: Why Islam Will Spread Across Igbo Land Despite All Opposition by Chibuzoc(m): 9:00pm On Feb 07
We saw your evangelism in kwara
Re: Why Islam Will Spread Across Igbo Land Despite All Opposition by gidgiddy: 9:31pm On Feb 07
BAILMONEY:
Di anyi, itadiri akwu ka o ka eze gi di?

Islam is here to stay in Igbo land, if you don't like it

Nwanne join your umu Chineke inside bush Biko

Maka obara mgbali elu

Maka ndu gi
Islam can stay in Igbo land, even here in Enugu, there is a Mosque that was built before I was born. It is the spreading that Im talking about. If 99% of Igbos are still still Judeo-Christians and traditional worshippers at this stage, what magic will you do to spread Islam? Tell them Islam is a religion of peace? Is Christianity a religion of violence?
Re: Why Islam Will Spread Across Igbo Land Despite All Opposition by gidgiddy: 9:35pm On Feb 07
lawani:
It's increasing even in your lifetime and you are not in control of after you are dead. If you want to stop it get to work.
Its increasing? After 65 years of independence, 99% of Igbos are still Judeo-Christians and traditional worshippers. So where is it increasing to? You guys are laughable
Re: Why Islam Will Spread Across Igbo Land Despite All Opposition by aorseer: 11:18pm On Feb 07
JESUS is the Alpha and Omega, the Truth and Life. Without JESUS there is no life. He is my Lord and God
Re: Why Islam Will Spread Across Igbo Land Despite All Opposition by bestman09(m): 11:52pm On Feb 07
Taaaa.
You don't know what you are saying. Apart from people that wants to get big money from alhajis and sheiks, do you think any right thinking Igbo man has time for that nonsense called Islam?
Re: Why Islam Will Spread Across Igbo Land Despite All Opposition by BAILMONEY(op): 1:13am On Feb 08
aorseer:
JESUS is the Alpha and Omega, the Truth and Life. Without JESUS there is no life. He is my Lord and God
So worship your Jesus and allow me to worship the creator of Jesus in peace, why do you have problem with that🤔
Re: Why Islam Will Spread Across Igbo Land Despite All Opposition by LogicAndNumbers: 5:29am On Feb 08
BAILMONEY:
So worship your Jesus and allow me to worship the creator of Jesus in peace, why do you have problem with that🤔
You know what is more simple than the simplistic message of there is only one way? "A show of violence by grassroots followers and oppression by those in the top brass", a belief that everyone must see things your own way
Re: Why Islam Will Spread Across Igbo Land Despite All Opposition by Elusive001: 6:23am On Feb 08
OneCandleAway:
My own observation is, when you look at the lifestyle of Muhammad and Jesus, any honest person will confirm who is more of a decent human.
Please, don't compare GOD with a mere mortal. There is never any basis for comparison.
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