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From Desmond Mgboh, Kano
A coalition of ulamas in Kano State has rejected calls to abolish Shariah law and Hisbah organisations across the north, insisting that these institutions have come to stay.
A statement signed by Saidu Ahmad Dukawa on behalf of the coalition on Thursday expressed worry over concerns being expressed by the United States government on the subject matter.
The coalition viewed the intervention as an attempt to undermine religious freedom in Nigeria as well as a direct contempt of the sovereignty of Nigeria.
The coalition further reasoned that the intervention was counterproductive to the fragile peaceful coexistence of Muslims and Christians in Nigeria.
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“The Hisbah institution is legally backed by state laws passed by Houses of Assembly and rooted in Islamic teachings. The Shariah law remains a constitutional and God-given right of Muslims in Kano State and other parts of Nigeria, applicable strictly to the Muslim population.
“Hisbah has played a vital role in promoting peaceful coexistence, protecting places of worship—including mosques and churches—and supporting security efforts during periods of tension,” the statement added.
The coalition warned that external pressure and misinformation could undermine fragile inter-religious peace in Nigeria and called on both the federal and state governments to resist intimidation from foreign powers, no matter how influential, and instead remain accountable to the Nigerian people.
They urged Islamic scholars and clerics across Nigeria to embark on sustained and special prayers for divine intervention against insecurity and all forces threatening national peace, while calling on Muslims to repent, uphold Islamic values, and continue to support lawful religious institutions.
