Former Senate President Ahmed Lawan has called on the Islamic community in Nigeria to take decisive action against clerics who propagate doctrines that contradict the teachings of Islam and contribute to violence and instability.
Speaking during a Senate plenary session on Tuesday, the lawmaker representing Yobe North emphasized that the responsibility for addressing harmful indoctrination lies primarily with Muslims themselves, not the government.
“Those who preach what is not Islam need to be dealt with by the Muslim community,” Lawan stated. “If we allow people to preach what is never in the books, then it means we will continue to have this kind of situation.”
He argued that Muslims are better positioned to identify and challenge extremist teachings than government authorities. “Not everybody in government understands what happens. But we do, those of us who have that faith. So, we should work to ensure that people are protected from being unnecessarily indoctrinated.”
Lawan also underscored Islamic teachings on the sanctity of life, quoting the principle that killing one innocent person is akin to killing all of humanity. “How can you kill anyone, whether that person is a Muslim or a non-Muslim? It is never justified,” he said.
The former Senate President urged Islamic leaders and institutions to ensure that only scripturally sound teachings are promoted, warning that failure to do so would allow extremist narratives to persist.
His remarks come amid heightened concerns over insecurity in Nigeria, including recent attacks in Kwara State linked to extremist groups.
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