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4good:
You lied, they do it even in Lagos state here

Perhaps you missed mostly from my comments

helinues:
Perhaps you missed mostly from my comments

So therefore this new week you will still be jobless?

helinues:
The praying at the road side is mostly in North not every part of the country. That's entirely different from the christians who are causing unnecessary noise pollution and also infringing on other people's right

This comment lacks logic, fact and devoid of common sense. I don't know maybe you lack basic comprehension. The topic in question is "Blocking Traffic" for prayers whether Christian gatherings or Jumat prayers. Secondly, I'm not aware that North is no longer part of Nigeria.

Mrchippychappy:
Why Hasn't the Nigerian Government Banned Road-Blocking Prayers


Warning: Please no religious intolerance on this post. Respectfully share your opinions and suggestions on how this menace can be stopped

In many parts of Nigeria, particularly in urban centers like Lagos, Ilorin, and Abuja, Religious activities be it over spill from Christian activities or Jummah prayers frequently spill onto major roads, bringing traffic to a standstill. Worshippers spread prayer mats across carriageways, halting vehicles for extended periods. This raises a pressing question: Why does the Nigerian government tolerate a practice that other countries, including Muslim-majority nations, have actively restricted or banned for reasons of public order, traffic flow, and security?

Examples from Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Other Nations

Gulf states enforce strict regulations to prevent such disruptions. In Kuwait, the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has issued directives restricting prayer areas to maintain order. Mosques were instructed to close main indoor halls for daily prayers (using courtyards instead) and limit prayer durations particularly for noon and afternoon prayers.

While Saudi Arabia prioritizes organized worship within designated areas. Authorities urge worshippers to use allocated spaces in the Grand Mosque, avoiding entry/exit gates, pathways, emergency corridors, and vehicle lanes to prevent disruptions. Outdoor loudspeakers for prayers are banned during Ramadan (limited to adhan and iqama only), and mass prayers in public streets are generally prohibited under traffic safety and public order rules.

In India, several states and leaders have cracked down on "road namaz." Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath warned against blocking roads for prayers, emphasizing that roads are for commuting, not spectacles, and calling for prayers in shifts at designated places. The Vishva Hindu Parishad has sought a nationwide ban, describing it as a "disturbance" rather than prayer. Indian courts and officials have reinforced that public roads cannot be blocked for religious activities.

These examples show that even in Muslim-majority contexts, governments balance religious practice with civic responsibilities by directing prayers to mosques or designated zones and penalizing obstructions.

The Situation in Nigeria: Traffic Chaos and Security Risks


In Nigeria, Similar appeals have come from judicial figures and clerics warning that blocking roads endangers lives and contradicts Islamic emphasis on order. Traffic disruptions are routine. Major roads in port areas like Apapa, Lagos, or cities like Ilorin grind to a halt weekly, affecting commuters, traders, and the economy.

Security risks are significant: Crowds in the middle of roads create vulnerabilities to attacks or accidents. Emergency services are impeded , ambulances have been forced to park on the side while waiting for prayers to end, as police and drivers dare not force their way through the congregation. This isn't hypothetical; such scenes occur regularly, potentially costing lives in medical emergencies.

Nigeria's diverse, multi-religious society demands equitable enforcement of traffic and public order laws. Allowing one group's practices to paralyze infrastructure undermines the rule of law and fuels resentment. Mosques should accommodate worshippers or stagger times, as seen elsewhere and the same should apply to Churches as well!

The government must act decisively, enforcing existing laws, designating prayer zones, and ensuring roads remain open. Public safety and mobility should not be secondary to any religious observance. Nigeria deserves a balanced approach that respects faith while prioritizing the common good, just as progressive policies in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, India, and parts of Nigeria itself demonstrate.

https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/kuwait/kuwait-orders-shorter-prayer-time-and-mosque-restrictions-to-cut-electricity-use-1.500099132

God bless you richly for this well-researched, and balanced thread sir. It's only lovers of darkness, promoters of baba-sope backward politics that'll definitely have illogical issues with this thread.

We won't allow this law to stand... it's either the Muslims vacate the roads on Friday then christian preaching on buses will be banned too.

We are not in Kuwait.

You are just looking for attention

helinues:
The praying at the road side is mostly in North not every part of the country. That's entirely different from the christians who are causing unnecessary noise pollution and also infringing on other people's right

helinues:
The praying at the road side is mostly in North not every part of the country. That's entirely different from the christians who are causing unnecessary noise pollution and also infringing on other people's right

I'm sure places such as delta where this have been reported is also northern region

ceejay80s:
what's this one say,
do U find it difficult to comprehend?
read whet I typed with a binocular, then edit, it's like U are full of hatred ,jumping into conclusions, thinking everyone is like Ur likes

You are referring to the new FRSC code that banned Preaching in buses
That's why I say make a case for yourself, like the way the Christian body is kicking against the new code
And used the way some people complain about Islam section when they also can create a section like that
Do you get now
Maybe the way I explained it earlier was harsh , sorry didn't mean to be harsh

Mrchippychappy:
Why Hasn't the Nigerian Government Banned Road-Blocking Prayers


Warning: Please no religious intolerance on this post. Respectfully share your opinions and suggestions on how this menace can be stopped

In many parts of Nigeria, particularly in urban centers like Lagos, Ilorin, and Abuja, Religious activities be it over spill from Christian activities or Jummah prayers frequently spill onto major roads, bringing traffic to a standstill. Worshippers spread prayer mats across carriageways, halting vehicles for extended periods. This raises a pressing question: Why does the Nigerian government tolerate a practice that other countries, including Muslim-majority nations, have actively restricted or banned for reasons of public order, traffic flow, and security?

Examples from Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Other Nations

Gulf states enforce strict regulations to prevent such disruptions. In Kuwait, the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has issued directives restricting prayer areas to maintain order. Mosques were instructed to close main indoor halls for daily prayers (using courtyards instead) and limit prayer durations particularly for noon and afternoon prayers.

While Saudi Arabia prioritizes organized worship within designated areas. Authorities urge worshippers to use allocated spaces in the Grand Mosque, avoiding entry/exit gates, pathways, emergency corridors, and vehicle lanes to prevent disruptions. Outdoor loudspeakers for prayers are banned during Ramadan (limited to adhan and iqama only), and mass prayers in public streets are generally prohibited under traffic safety and public order rules.

In India, several states and leaders have cracked down on "road namaz." Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath warned against blocking roads for prayers, emphasizing that roads are for commuting, not spectacles, and calling for prayers in shifts at designated places. The Vishva Hindu Parishad has sought a nationwide ban, describing it as a "disturbance" rather than prayer. Indian courts and officials have reinforced that public roads cannot be blocked for religious activities.

These examples show that even in Muslim-majority contexts, governments balance religious practice with civic responsibilities by directing prayers to mosques or designated zones and penalizing obstructions.

The Situation in Nigeria: Traffic Chaos and Security Risks


In Nigeria, Similar appeals have come from judicial figures and clerics warning that blocking roads endangers lives and contradicts Islamic emphasis on order. Traffic disruptions are routine. Major roads in port areas like Apapa, Lagos, or cities like Ilorin grind to a halt weekly, affecting commuters, traders, and the economy.

Security risks are significant: Crowds in the middle of roads create vulnerabilities to attacks or accidents. Emergency services are impeded , ambulances have been forced to park on the side while waiting for prayers to end, as police and drivers dare not force their way through the congregation. This isn't hypothetical; such scenes occur regularly, potentially costing lives in medical emergencies.

Nigeria's diverse, multi-religious society demands equitable enforcement of traffic and public order laws. Allowing one group's practices to paralyze infrastructure undermines the rule of law and fuels resentment. Mosques should accommodate worshippers or stagger times, as seen elsewhere and the same should apply to Churches as well!

The government must act decisively, enforcing existing laws, designating prayer zones, and ensuring roads remain open. Public safety and mobility should not be secondary to any religious observance. Nigeria deserves a balanced approach that respects faith while prioritizing the common good, just as progressive policies in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, India, and parts of Nigeria itself demonstrate.

https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/kuwait/kuwait-orders-shorter-prayer-time-and-mosque-restrictions-to-cut-electricity-use-1.500099132

Good point bro

helinues:
The praying at the road side is mostly in North not every part of the country. That's entirely different from the christians who are causing unnecessary noise pollution and also infringing on other people's right

What a comment l!! You should be ashame of yourself for this comment of yours. Was that a road side?. Praying on major road not minding if there was an emergency movements like hospital ambulance or fire fighter vehicles.

louqas:
You are referring to the new FRSC code that banned Preaching in buses
That's why I say make a case for yourself, like the way the Christian body is kicking against the new code
And used the way some people complain about Islam section when they also can create a section like that
Do you get now
Maybe the way I explained it earlier was harsh , sorry didn't mean to be harsh

no wahala, make we go watch world cup finals with one cold trophy

muslim muslim government in motion. very unfair. Praying on the road might delay an accident victim or sick victims leading to death, praying on the road is an infringement on the right to citizens right to movement... government and police are quick to sight citizens right to unhindered movement on the roads when citizens protest but look away when muslims pray and block road, why should your prayers affect others?
If everyone goes to pray on the road, how will Nigeria become?
Very hypocritical government.

adams123:
Join Islam as time is running out except you have determined to accept hell fire as your final abode

But countries adhering to strict Islamic rules are like hell already nah

helinues:
The praying at the road side is mostly in North not every part of the country. That's entirely different from the christians who are causing unnecessary noise pollution and also infringing on other people's right

It is also majorly in the south.

And take note, they don't pray on the road side, they pray on the main road, as long as a mosque is located close

helinues:
The praying at the road side is mostly in North not every part of the country. That's entirely different from the christians who are causing unnecessary noise pollution and also infringing on other people's right

I have witnessed roads being blocked severally here in Lagos. In fact, I witnessed one barely 2 months ago around Eputu in ajah, the entire road which had a mosque by the side was blocked by Muslim worshippers with mats everywhere.

Mrchippychappy:
Why Hasn't the Nigerian Government Banned Road-Blocking Prayers


Warning: Please no religious intolerance on this post. Respectfully share your opinions and suggestions on how this menace can be stopped

In many parts of Nigeria, particularly in urban centers like Lagos, Ilorin, and Abuja, Religious activities be it over spill from Christian activities or Jummah prayers frequently spill onto major roads, bringing traffic to a standstill. Worshippers spread prayer mats across carriageways, halting vehicles for extended periods. This raises a pressing question: Why does the Nigerian government tolerate a practice that other countries, including Muslim-majority nations, have actively restricted or banned for reasons of public order, traffic flow, and security?

Examples from Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Other Nations

Gulf states enforce strict regulations to prevent such disruptions. In Kuwait, the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has issued directives restricting prayer areas to maintain order. Mosques were instructed to close main indoor halls for daily prayers (using courtyards instead) and limit prayer durations particularly for noon and afternoon prayers.

While Saudi Arabia prioritizes organized worship within designated areas. Authorities urge worshippers to use allocated spaces in the Grand Mosque, avoiding entry/exit gates, pathways, emergency corridors, and vehicle lanes to prevent disruptions. Outdoor loudspeakers for prayers are banned during Ramadan (limited to adhan and iqama only), and mass prayers in public streets are generally prohibited under traffic safety and public order rules.

In India, several states and leaders have cracked down on "road namaz." Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath warned against blocking roads for prayers, emphasizing that roads are for commuting, not spectacles, and calling for prayers in shifts at designated places. The Vishva Hindu Parishad has sought a nationwide ban, describing it as a "disturbance" rather than prayer. Indian courts and officials have reinforced that public roads cannot be blocked for religious activities.

These examples show that even in Muslim-majority contexts, governments balance religious practice with civic responsibilities by directing prayers to mosques or designated zones and penalizing obstructions.

The Situation in Nigeria: Traffic Chaos and Security Risks


In Nigeria, Similar appeals have come from judicial figures and clerics warning that blocking roads endangers lives and contradicts Islamic emphasis on order. Traffic disruptions are routine. Major roads in port areas like Apapa, Lagos, or cities like Ilorin grind to a halt weekly, affecting commuters, traders, and the economy.

Security risks are significant: Crowds in the middle of roads create vulnerabilities to attacks or accidents. Emergency services are impeded , ambulances have been forced to park on the side while waiting for prayers to end, as police and drivers dare not force their way through the congregation. This isn't hypothetical; such scenes occur regularly, potentially costing lives in medical emergencies.

Nigeria's diverse, multi-religious society demands equitable enforcement of traffic and public order laws. Allowing one group's practices to paralyze infrastructure undermines the rule of law and fuels resentment. Mosques should accommodate worshippers or stagger times, as seen elsewhere and the same should apply to Churches as well!

The government must act decisively, enforcing existing laws, designating prayer zones, and ensuring roads remain open. Public safety and mobility should not be secondary to any religious observance. Nigeria deserves a balanced approach that respects faith while prioritizing the common good, just as progressive policies in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, India, and parts of Nigeria itself demonstrate.

https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/kuwait/kuwait-orders-shorter-prayer-time-and-mosque-restrictions-to-cut-electricity-use-1.500099132

Go tell them I said they are all crazy.
I stopped preaching in commercial buses some time ago but now I think this is the time to start again.

I think Agbero should be the first consideration for banning

helinues:
The praying at the road side is mostly in North not every part of the country. That's entirely different from the christians who are causing unnecessary noise pollution and also infringing on other people's right

Haba,why are you guys like this,so praying in major roads is acceptable cuz it's in some part of the country...I witnessed something awkward one Friday in Ilorin coming from university of Ilorin,really surprised road was blocked cuz some people are observing their jumat prayer on two lane road.

louqas:
It's mainly Friday Prayers that some mosques close to a main road temporarily block a part of the road to accommodate worshippers who couldn't find a space within the mosque compound
It usually lasts less than 30 minutes and it isn't total blocking of road.

The one that needs to stop is people blocking road for burial or naming ceremonies as that can be done in a hall or field no need to block road for that

^^^
No.

All or nothing.

If you believe the burial/naming ceremonies on the road need to stop...then you should agree that Friday afternoon prayers on the road need to stop too. No double standards.

"What's good for Qudus is good for Uganda" (or how dem dey talk that proverb again? )

donleo92:
Na Muslim country Nigeria be na

Country way be say president and vice na Muslim

^^^
Some people don't want to accept this truth. But they will learn eventually.

adams123:
Muslims are worshipping GOD ALMIGHTY so doing that while blocking the road own by GOD ALMIGHTY is not an issue, accept Islam and leave Christianity please, I'm begging you people as fire is not something to taste, please, I'm on my kneel

^^^

dederocs:
muslim muslim government in motion. very unfair. Praying on the road might delay an accident victim or sick victims leading to death, praying on the road is an infringement on the right to citizens right to movement... government are quick to sight citizens right to unhindered movement on the roads but look away when muslims pray and block road, why should your prayers affect others?
If everyone goes to pray on the road, how will Nigeria become?
Very hypocritical government.

^^^
Elections have consequences

helinues:
The praying at the road side is mostly in North not every part of the country. That's entirely different from the christians who are causing unnecessary noise pollution and also infringing on other people's right

is north not part of Nigeria? Is the north met for only Moslem? Stop defending what is not right!

helinues:
The praying at the road side is mostly in North not every part of the country. That's entirely different from the christians who are causing unnecessary noise pollution and also infringing on other people's right

not road side. Center of the road. Blocking traffic.

Nigeria problems


Religion

Tribe

Language

Poverty

Leadership.

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helinues:
The praying at the road side is mostly in North not every part of the country. That's entirely different from the christians who are causing unnecessary noise pollution and also infringing on other people's right

Which religion kills non believers or those who convert from their religion. Tinubu is using religion to win election.

The day I passed through Alaba rago Lagos badagry expressway at exactly Jumat time, I was shocked ,the fast lane going towards Iyana Iba.

An international road was blocked.

They will say it's just for 15minutes

louqas:
It's mainly Friday Prayers that some mosques close to a main road temporarily block a part of the road to accommodate worshippers who couldn't find a space within the mosque compound
It usually lasts less than 30 minutes and it isn't total blocking of road.

The one that needs to stop is people blocking road for burial or naming ceremonies as that can be done in a hall or field no need to block road for that

Taqqiyah in play here.

Last time I ended up spending 3 hours on Ojo Road for a 2km journey, na because of this madness.

helinues:
The praying at the road side is mostly in North not every part of the country. That's entirely different from the christians who are causing unnecessary noise pollution and also infringing on other people's right

😆 this is laughable. Nigeria is a failed state

Fujiyama:
^^^
Some people don't want to accept this truth. But they will learn eventually.

That's the truth, Nigeria is classified as a Muslim country in all ramifications.

Which religion has been heading the security agencies in the last 7 years

Which religion has been the head, in the last 10 years

Nigerian na Muslim country, with christains as minority