In an unprecedented show of unity, Muslims from the southern and northern regions of Nigeria have come together to support a growing movement advocating for the establishment of a Sharia court in Yorubaland, a region traditionally home to the Yoruba ethnic group, largely comprised of Christians and Muslims. The demand for a Sharia court, which has long been a topic of discussion in various parts of Nigeria, has gained fresh momentum as leaders from both southern and northern Muslim communities have jointly presented their case.
The call for the establishment of a Sharia court in Yorubaland is grounded in the desire to provide Muslims in the region with a legal system that aligns with their religious and cultural practices.
Prominent Muslim clerics and scholars from both the southern and northern regions held a press conference earlier this week, emphasizing that the introduction of a Sharia court would not only protect the rights of Muslims but also promote harmony and understanding between the diverse ethnic and religious groups within Yorubaland.
The event which took place at the headquarters of Supreme council for Islamic Affairs in Kaduna had
both Northern and Southern Muslim scholars in attendance, among were Professor Abdul Rahmon Kakuri, Sheikh Isa Akindele, Sheikh Daood Imran Molaasan, Sheikh Abdul Fatai Sanni, Dr Shafi Dhikirullah and Sheikh Imran Eleha.
The event was also Used by the president , Sheikh Abdul Rasheed Hadiyatullah to address challenges facing Muslims in Nigeria and marginalization of Yoruba Muslim in the current administration.
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