Abdul-Lateef Adekilekun, an Islamic cleric, says ignorance is the major reason why some faithful kill other people over blasphemy
June 30, 2023 8:19 PMAbdul-Lateef Adekilekun, an Islamic cleric, says those who kill other people because of blasphemy are acting based on ignorance.On Sunday, Usman Buda, a butcher, wasBuda was reportedly stoned to death by an angry mob at the Sokoto abattoir over remarks considered to be an insult to Prophet Muhammad.The development sparked a heated debate on social media, and many religious scholars weighed in.
He added that although Islam does not encourage blasphemy, the religion has laid down procedures for such cases.“I remember, I read a book, and I was taught in the class exactly 61 years ago where they said anyone who accused Prophet Muhammad should be beheaded,” he said. “Before President Muhammadu Buhari left office, he signed a bill seeking to create a commission to cater to Almajiri and out-of-school children. I want to advise the present administration to encourage awareness of this,” the cleric said.
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