The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has hailed the Kano
government for banning Abduljabar Nasir-Kabara, an Islamic cleric in the state.
Nasir-Kabara was banned for alleged inciteful preaching. He
was also accused of “uncompromising stance” against Sunni practices.
MURIC, in a statement signed by Ishaq Akintola, its
director, commended Abdullahi Ganduje, governor of Kano, for taking the
“proactive step”.
“There have been complaints of erratic preaching against Shaykh Kabara for quite some time. Coming from the Tijaniyyah Sufi order, Sunni Muslims have lodged lots of complaints against him in the past,” the statement read.
“They even accused
him of abusing the Prophet Muhammad (Peace and blessings of Allah be upon him).
This is a very sensitive and volatile issue that can set not only the city of
Kano on fire but the whole north.
“We commend Governor Ganduje for taking this proactive step.
A stitch in time saves nine. This is not the time to allow the outbreak of
religious crisis. Trouble makers are waiting out there to capitalize on any
little breakdown of law and order to foment trouble. They will seize any little
opportunity to cause mayhem. This is why the governor deserves a pat in the
back. We hope other state governors will act promptly to nip every crisis that
rears its ugly head in the bud. Nigeria needs peace to develop.
“Nonetheless, we advise the Kano State Government to open
the mosque for worshippers if Shaykh Kabara is ready to give an undertaking of
peaceful and good conduct. He must also pledge to desist from delivering
inciting sermons.
“Finally, the
government should set rules and guidelines for the coming debate between Shaykh
Kabara and Sunni scholars. The rules should not only guide the scholars but the
audience as well. Government is advised to avoid a live television coverage. We
believe that a recorded television debate to be watched after the recording is
preferable in order to avoid unpalatable spontaneous reactions from the
public.”
Nasir-Kabara has, however, said he was banned because he
worked against Ganduje’s re-election in 2019.
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