Lawmaking and peaceful co-existance

There is no doubt that the burden of law making in any nation lies in the hands of the nation’s law making body (the parliament). In fact, the essence of law in any given society is for peaceful co-existence of the various segments of the society.  Hence, it does not matter what your tribe, status […]

There is no doubt that the burden of law making in any nation lies in the hands of the nation’s law making body (the parliament). In fact, the essence of law in any given society is for peaceful co-existence of the various segments of the society.  Hence, it does not matter what your tribe, status or faith is to abide by the laws of the state. However, anarchical laws that infringed on the fundamental rights of the people must be frowned at or better still condemned. This is for the simple fact that such laws are affront on the constitution which guarantees freedom of association, expression, religion etc.

Man, was created by God, the ever-perfect engineer who suspends the sky without a pillar and cause rain to fall without a pumping machine. In honouring man, He revealed to him all that He has created and the benefits that man can derive from them to better their lives but with do’s and don’ts. He guided man on how to live a life on earth before returning back to Him for accountability. Therefore, any right-thinking man must first of all obey God who designed the world and all it encompasses.

Our law makers must be aware that law of inheritance is as old as Islam and has been in practice in Nigeria before the advent of colonial power over the nation without any Muslim complaining about it and was never enforced on any non-Muslim. Considering a bill for equal share of deceased property between male and female is an affront on the Muslims who are law abiding and seek to obey the creator first. There is wisdom in what God have set out for us if only we can reflect.

Our law makers should not come up with what can set us apart but what unites us more. Since we cannot think better than our creator, we should not subvert his laws for the sake of pleasing our nerves and the music of the day.

Mohammed Onotu Abdulganiyu, Abuja.