Clerics seek comprehensive approach to tackle insecurity
Islamic scholars have called for a comprehensive and collaborative approach to address Nigeria’s worsening insecurity. They made the call in Suleja, Niger State, during the 3rd Annual Conference of the Aonus-Sunnah Islamic Da’wah Society. Their remarks come amid growing concerns about the country’s security situation, particularly in the North, where Boko Haram insurgents and bandits […]
Islamic scholars have called for a comprehensive and collaborative approach to address Nigeria’s worsening insecurity.
They made the call in Suleja, Niger State, during the 3rd Annual Conference of the Aonus-Sunnah Islamic Da’wah Society.
Their remarks come amid growing concerns about the country’s security situation, particularly in the North, where Boko Haram insurgents and bandits continue to wreak havoc.
Mukhtar Yusuf of the Aonus-Sunnah Islamic group highlighted the complexity of the crisis, noting that politicians often exploit religious sentiments to their advantage.
He stressed the need for coordinated efforts between the government and communities to find lasting solutions.
According to him, the violence and killings in the North are not purely religious but have deep political and economic roots.
He urged both state and federal governments to show greater political will and take proactive measures to address the root causes of insecurity.
Dr Bashir Abdul, a senior lecturer at the Federal University of Education, Zaria, warned that disconnection from Allah can lead to moral decay and loss of direction.
He cautioned Muslims against engaging in acts that contradict their faith, especially under external influence.
He also emphasised the importance of government oversight of spiritual movements to maintain law and order. On religious tensions and violence, Dr. Abdul called for strict adherence to religious teachings, mutual respect among faiths, and government monitoring of religious activities to prevent conflicts.
Ustadh Yusuf Abdul Salam Jabrata, founder of the An-Nusra Islamic Da’wah group, urged the government to take full responsibility for safeguarding citizens and ensuring peace and prosperity.
He condemned acts of violence, describing them as un-Islamic and unacceptable in any Muslim community. Jabrata lamented the increasing disconnection from Allah, which he said has led many people to pursue materialism and immoral shortcuts to survival. He urged Muslims to return to Allah’s path for true peace and fulfillment.
Also speaking, Professor Abdulaziz Shittu Balogun, former Head of the Department of Islamic Studies at the University of Abuja, emphasised the importance of peace in Islamic teachings. He urged Muslims to uphold compassion, justice, and peace in their daily lives.
Professor Balogun expressed concern over the persistent insecurity in some northern states with large Muslim populations and highlighted the need for interfaith understanding and cooperation to promote peace.
He called on Muslims to retrace their steps, abide by the teachings of the Qur’an and Hadith, and remember that protecting human life and promoting peace are fundamental principles of Islam.