Islamic groups, scholars fault Boko Haram bombings
The Jamatu Nasril Islam and Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Akwa Ibom State chapter, have condemned the Christmas Day bomb attacks, saying the group, which claimed responsibility for the action, acted contrary to Islamic teachings which preach peace.
The group’s Secretary, Mujaid Nya, said Boko Haram had ulterior purpose which was alien to Islam.
He stated that Islam did not encourage anyone to take up arms against their neighbours.
Also, the Muslim Students Society of Nigeria and the Muslim Congress condemned the bombings.
Nya wondered why anyone would engage in the destruction of lives and public property.
He declared that all persons, be they Christians and Muslims, should take the fight to end terrorism in the country with all seriousness.
He advised against linking Boko Haram to Islamic religion, adding that if the sect was acting in line with the teachings of Prophet Mohammed, its members would not have gone into “senseless killings” of innocent Nigerians.
Also, some Islamic scholars in Kano State have condemned the bomb attacks in churches on Christmas Day.
Sheik Muhammad Isa described the attack as “unfortunate and heartless,” adding that no worshipper should be attacked at a place of worship, especially on holy days.
He said the attackers were not adherents of any faith as no true believer could cause such harm to innocent people.
Sheikh Usman Saif, another cleric, said God would not spare the bombers “for using a religious period to shed blood andupset people.”
The Amir of Muslim Congress, a non-political organisation, Mallam Abdulraheem Lukman, called for a dialogue and tolerance.
Lukman added that all Nigerians, irrespective of their religious and ideological inclinations, should cooperate with the Federal Government and security agencies to nip the menace of Boko Haram in the bud by reporting suspicious movements.
He, however, urged the Federal Government to be more vigilant, responsive and alive to its responsibility of providing security for lives and property.
Meanwhile, the Muslim Students Society of Nigeria, Lagos State Area Unit, has condemned the Christmas Day bombings by Boko Haram.
The President of the group, Alhaji Quasim Badrudeen, at the inauguration of the 92nd Islamic Vacation Course and their Human Capital Development Centre in Epe, said the attack was unfortunate and unislamic.
The Jamatu Nasril Islam and Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Akwa Ibom State chapter, have condemned the Christmas Day bomb attacks, saying the group, which claimed responsibility for the action, acted contrary to Islamic teachings which preach peace.
The group’s Secretary, Mujaid Nya, said Boko Haram had ulterior purpose which was alien to Islam.
He stated that Islam did not encourage anyone to take up arms against their neighbours.
Also, the Muslim Students Society of Nigeria and the Muslim Congress condemned the bombings.
Nya wondered why anyone would engage in the destruction of lives and public property.
He declared that all persons, be they Christians and Muslims, should take the fight to end terrorism in the country with all seriousness.
He advised against linking Boko Haram to Islamic religion, adding that if the sect was acting in line with the teachings of Prophet Mohammed, its members would not have gone into “senseless killings” of innocent Nigerians.
Also, some Islamic scholars in Kano State have condemned the bomb attacks in churches on Christmas Day.
Sheik Muhammad Isa described the attack as “unfortunate and heartless,” adding that no worshipper should be attacked at a place of worship, especially on holy days.
He said the attackers were not adherents of any faith as no true believer could cause such harm to innocent people.
Sheikh Usman Saif, another cleric, said God would not spare the bombers “for using a religious period to shed blood andupset people.”
The Amir of Muslim Congress, a non-political organisation, Mallam Abdulraheem Lukman, called for a dialogue and tolerance.
Lukman added that all Nigerians, irrespective of their religious and ideological inclinations, should cooperate with the Federal Government and security agencies to nip the menace of Boko Haram in the bud by reporting suspicious movements.
He, however, urged the Federal Government to be more vigilant, responsive and alive to its responsibility of providing security for lives and property.
Meanwhile, the Muslim Students Society of Nigeria, Lagos State Area Unit, has condemned the Christmas Day bombings by Boko Haram.
The President of the group, Alhaji Quasim Badrudeen, at the inauguration of the 92nd Islamic Vacation Course and their Human Capital Development Centre in Epe, said the attack was unfortunate and unislamic.
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