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32,000 Muslims Killed In 3yrs In Nigeria — MURIC Fires Back

32,000 Muslims Killed In 3yrs In Nigeria — MURIC Fires Back

August 5, 2022 2:32 am

In its response to claims by US lawmakers, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has claimed that no fewer than 32,000 Muslims were killed within three years in Nigeria.

The director of the organisation, Ishaq Akintola made this claim yesterday at a media briefing in Lagos in reaction to the request by five US senators for Antony Blinken, the US secretary of state, to re-designate Nigeria as a country of particular concern (CPC).

Africa Daily News, New York recalls that sometime in December 2020, the US listed Nigeria among countries blacklisted for “violating religious freedom” under the CPC …

Sokoto Indigenes Riot As Muslims Destroy Churches

Sokoto Indigenes Riot As Muslims Destroy Churches

May 14, 2022 2:29 pm

There was a lot of turmoil in Sokoto State today as some of the residents who have been believed to be Muslims, took the streets protesting the arrest of the suspected killers of Deborah Samuel, who was lynched on Thursday for allegedly insulting Prophet Mohammed.

Reports reaching Africa Daily News, New York have shown that the protesters attacked some churches along Ahmadu Bello Way in the state capital, while demanding the release of the suspects.

Among the destroyed properties were a Catholic church and a building of the Evangelical Church Winning All, ECWA, which were reportedly destroyed by the protesters. …

UN Frowns At ‘Shocking’ Christian-Muslim Clashes In Ethiopia

UN Frowns At ‘Shocking’ Christian-Muslim Clashes In Ethiopia

May 8, 2022 2:07 am

The UN human rights chief on Saturday raised serious alarm at recent deadly clashes between Muslims and Orthodox Christians in Ethiopia while calling on authorities to investigate and bring perpetrators to justice.

United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet said she was “deeply distressed” by the violence that erupted late last month in northern Ethiopia, reportedly killing at least 30 people and injuring more than 100 others.

The clashes began in Gondar city in the Amhara region on April 26, reportedly in connection with a land dispute, before quickly spreading to other regions and the Ethiopian capital Addis …

Eld-Fitri - Pray In Your Homes – Sultan Tells Muslims

Eld-Fitri: Pray In Your Homes – Sultan Tells Muslims

May 20, 2020 12:21 pm

Sultan of Sokoto and President-General, Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), His Eminence, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has urged Muslims across the country to pray in their respective homes during the forthcoming Eld-Fitri festival, if that is what the situation requires.

Abubakar in a statement signed by Professor Salisu Shehu, Deputy Secretary-General, NSCIA, gave this advice in view of the current coronavirus pandemic.

The Eld-Fitri festival which signifies the end of the one-month of Ramadan fast is billed to take place on Saturday if the Ramadan fast is 29 or Sunday if the Ramadan fast will be 30.

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Cameroon: Police Clash With Muslims At Ramadan

Cameroon: Police Clash With Muslims At Ramadan

April 25, 2020 2:34 pm

Cameroonian police used force to disperse Muslims praying at mosques at the start of the holy month of Ramadan Friday for violating government orders not to gather because of the coronavirus.  Cameroon has confirmed at least 1,300 COVID-19 infections and 43 deaths, the hardest-hit country in central Africa.

A police statement said force to disperse Muslims from at least 13 Mosques in the country’s West, Center and Far North regions where they insisted on saying prayers during the Ramadan fasting period that began Friday in spite of a government ban because of COVID-19.

Awah Fonka, governor of the Western region …

Saudi Announces Ramadan Starts Friday Amid Virus Fears

Saudi Announces Ramadan Starts Friday Amid Virus Fears

April 23, 2020 6:19 pm

Saudi Arabia, home to Islam’s holiest shrines, has announced that the holy fasting month of Ramadan will start Friday, as Muslims worldwide face unprecedented restrictions to counter coronavirus.

“Based on the sighting of the new month’s moon … it has been decided that Friday is the start of the month of Ramadan,” the royal court said Thursday in a statement cited by the SPA news agency.

King Salman said he is saddened that Muslims cannot pray at mosques because of coronavirus restrictions.

“I am pained that the holy month arrives amid circumstances that make us unable to perform group prayers …

Islamic Group Sends Message To Muslims, Buhari Govt

January 12, 2020 4:19 pm
Al Ikhwaan Fillahi Muslim Society of Nigeria has urged Muslims to protect the rights of all Nigerians and speak against policies that contravene the constitution.

The group made the call in a communique issued on Sunday by its Chairman, Mr Muhammad Elunor.

He called for justice and fair play in Buhari government’s dealings with Christians and Muslims in the geo-political zones, especially in political appointments.

 

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Elunor said Muslims in both regions must continue to hold on to the tenets of Islam and emulate the teachings of

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Kanu Reacts To Muslims Chanting Death To America And Israel

January 4, 2020 6:27 am

Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu took to his twitter account to react to Northern Muslims’ Anti-America, Anti-Israeli, and Anti-Trump protest yesterday. The reason for the protest was because of the killing of Qasem Soleimani by US ordered airstrikes.

The pro-jihadist group chanted “Death to Israel” “Death to America”.

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“What they failed to add to their banner is “Death to Biafra” because Judeo-Christians, especially Biafrans in Arewa core north of the British created contraption ‘Nigeria’ will bear the brunt of this US strike in Iraq …

True Muslims Will Not Take Anyone’s Life – Apostle Suleman

December 31, 2019 12:49 pm
Apostle Johnson Suleman of Omega Fire Ministries has condemned the killings of Christians by the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP).

According to him, the Muslims are not known for taking lives and such inhuman actions do not portray the ideology of Muslims.

THISDAY had reported that Christian captives were executed by the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) during the week.

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The execution has been condemned both international and local bodies, while some people have also totally assign the responsibility for the unfortunate situation to the Muslims.

Apostle Suleman added

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Sani Speaks On Muslims ‘Backing’ Killing Of Christians

December 29, 2019 3:58 am
Shehu Sani, a former lawmaker representing Kaduna Central District at the National Assembly, has said that the murderous conducts of the Islamic State, IS, do not portray the ideology and thoughts of Muslims.

According to him, such inhuman actions should be condemned across all religions.

THISDAY reported that Christian captives were executed by the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) during the week.

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The execution has been condemned both international and local bodies, while some people have also totally assign the responsibility for the unfortunate situation to the Muslims.

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Sultan: Muslims Will Not Be Provoked To Take Up Arms

December 28, 2019 9:15 am

The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, yesterday called for continued dialogues over issues of religion in the country.

He said making public comments do not help but aggravate the issues, assuring that Muslims in the country are good people who would not be provoked to take up arms against anybody.

The Muslim leader spoke at the opening of the 34th National Qur’an Recitation Competition organized by the Musabaqah Foundation for Quranic Recitation in Nigeria/Centre for Islamic Studies, Usman Danfodiyo University, Sokoto in collaboration with the Muslim Community …

Hijab Controversy: Sultan Cautions Muslims In South West

November 17, 2019 11:30 am

Sultan of Sokoto and Present-General, Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has enjoined Muslims in the six states in the South West of Nigeria not to take the law into their hands as they pursue the use of hijabs by Muslim female students in primary and secondary schools in the zone.

He disclosed this in his address during the formal opening session of the fourth general assembly of Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria (MUSWEN), with the tagline: “Muslim Unity and Contemporary Political Challenges in Nigeria,” held at the conference hall, University of

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