Islamic clerics have urged Nigerian youth not to take part in the proposed national protest in the country.
One of the clerics and a prominent Islamic scholar, Sheikh Muhammad Kabir Haruna Gombe, has made the appeal to the youth.
He appealed to the youth to prioritize peace and avoid participating in the planned protest over hunger and insecurity.
Sheikh Gombe emphasized the significance of dialogue and peaceful conflict resolution. He, therefore, urged the youth to refrain from actions that could incite violence or chaos.
He said, “Some individuals are using social media to mobilize Nigerians. Especially the youth, for protests against hunger, fuel subsidy removal, electricity tariff hikes and insecurity.”
Highlighting religious teachings, Sheikh Gombe underscored the qur’anic and biblical principles advocating for peaceful responses to challenges.
He said, “The Holy Qur’an and the Holy Bible both emphasize peace over chaos.” Gombe, therefore, urged for adherence to these principles in times of adversity.
In a related development, the National Chairman, Council of Ulama of the Jama’atu Izalatil Bid’ah Wa’Ikamatis Sunnah (JIBWIS), Sheikh Sani Yahaya-Jingir, cautioned the youth.
He warned Nigerians against engaging in public protests, emphasizing that Islam prohibits actions that lead to chaos and calamity.
During a media interview in Jos, Plateau State, Sheikh Jingir said, “Allah detests chaos and calamity, and protests can lead to both. Therefore, I urge Nigerians, especially our youths, to reject any agitation for protests. Islam is above democracy, and it has forbidden protests; Allah has cautioned against any agitation for calamity.”
He advised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to address the plight of Nigerians by reinstating fuel subsidy to alleviate the hardship quickly.
Daily Trust
