I don’t hate Christians, ensure fairness for all – Sheik Jingir tells Tinubu

I don’t hate Christians, ensure fairness for all – Sheik Jingir tells Tinubu

The Chairman of Izalatil Bid’a Wa’ikamatis Sunnah (JIBWIS), Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir, has brushed off allegations that he dislikes Christians, describing the claims as lies and a misinterpretation of his latest comments.

The Islamic cleric faced public complaint following feedback made at a mass wedding ceremony prepared via the Kano state government for 1,five hundred couples, which critics labeled as religiously divisive.

speaking at a one-day national symposium titled “more suitable Political Participation and Social Justice as a Panacea for team spirit and improvement in Nigeria” in Jos, Jingir clarified that his feedback have been not supposed to show hatred towards Christians or non-Muslims.

“a variety of human beings are announcing I dislike Christians. I didn’t say I dislike Christians—it’s far a lie. My remarks have been misinterpreted. management in Islam isn’t approximately cheating people of various faiths. Islam teaches us to share love with humans of different faiths or sects,” he stated.

Jingir emphasised that Islam mandates fairness and justice no matter religious association, noting that Muslims might be held accountable for any injustice dedicated towards non-Muslims. He highlighted that Prophet Muhammad lived peacefully alongside people of other faiths and advised Nigerians to foster peaceful coexistence.

The cleric additionally referred to as on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, state governors, and political leaders to govern with equity.

“I call on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu now not to cheat non-Muslims and Muslims alike. I also name on you no longer to cheat folks who aren’t in the same political birthday celebration with you. You must lead with justice and equity to all Nigerians,” he stated.

He introduced that each citizen continues the proper to freely guide and vote for any candidate in their desire. “every person has the proper to vote for whoever he feels is k with him to vote for during a choice,” Jingir stated, concluding with a call for national cohesion, caution that sustainable improvement can not occur amid insecurity and division.