Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has decried the tagging of Muslims as terrorists, saying Islam is not in support of terrorism. The Sultan disclosed this yesterday during the fourth graduation ceremony of Madarassatul-Hizbu Rahim in Funtua, Katsina State.

In a statement, signed by Attahiru Hussaini, secretary of the Sultanate Council of Sokoto, the Sultan said: “Islam preaches peace, unity, understanding and sympathy towards Muslims and non-Muslims alike.

“Rather, a criminal should be called a criminal, not minding his or her faith, whether Muslim or Christian.”

The statement also quoted the Sultan as urging the Muslims to take the advantage of their large number to work towards their unity and that of the nation.

It said the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Alhaji Aminu Tambuwal, stressed the need for the Muslims to strive to acquire both Islamic and western education.

Tambuwal said such efforts would enable the Muslim Ummah to develop themselves and contribute meaningfully to national development.

The statement also quoted the Chief Imam of Funtua Juma’at Mosque, Sheiklh AbdulRahman jibrin, as commending the Sultan for relentlessly working towards ensuring sustainable peace in the country and beyond.


Source: Sun