Islamic cleric has called for peaceful coexistence and mutual respect between Christians and Muslims in Nigeria, while condemning both blasphemy and lawlessness.
In a statement shared on Facebook on Tuesday, Gumi described both actions as irresponsible and contrary to the teachings of all religions. He emphasized that Islam promotes order, discipline, and respect for the rule of law, stressing that no individual has the right to take justice into their own hands.
He also appealed to non-Muslims to respect what Muslims consider sacred and to avoid actions that could be interpreted as desecration of religious values.
The cleric further warned that foreign interests may be attempting to incite religious conflict in , but expressed confidence that the majority of Nigerians would not fall for such provocations or engage in violence.
According to him, anyone who breaks the law must be ready to face the consequences of their actions.
“A call to peace for every Christian and Muslim. Blasphemy and lawlessness are both irresponsible and antithetical to all religions. Islam, in particular, is a religion of order and respect. Nobody is allowed to take the law into their hands. We also hope non-Muslims will respect what Muslims hold sacred and desist from desecrating those values,” Gumi said.
He added that Nigerians should be wary of external forces seeking to destabilize the country through religious tensions, insisting that peace would prevail if citizens refuse to be manipulated into conflict.
