Islam abhors killing of inocent persons, says Sultan
(Nigeria) The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa'ad Abubakar III, on Tuesday, said that Islam abhors the killing of any innocent souls.
``The Sokoto Sultanate Council, all traditional rulers and
the generality of the Muslims, have dissociated themselves from such dastardly
acts. Islam abhors the killing of any innocent souls without following the due
legal processes,’’ Abubakar said.
Abubakar spoke when the former Head of state, General Abdulsalam Abubakar, paid him a courtesy call.
``We are always committed to the growth and development of
Islamic religion, but in line with its teachings and law. Muslims should even
persuade non-Muslims to join the religion by their good conduct and strict
adherence to the Islamic law. We should, therefore, live peacefully with our
Christian brothers and not attempt to kill them,’’ the Sultan said.
The Sultan commended Abubakar for his dexterity and
commitment to peace and unity in Nigeria, and globally.
Earlier, Abubakar extolled the sterling virtues of the
Sultan, describing him as a pillar of peace, unity and peaceful coexistence.
``The Sultan has been facilitating peace, unity and
understanding between Muslims and Christians in Nigeria and beyond,’’ the
former head of state, said.
He stressed the need for the use of dialogue to resolve all
the problems of Nigeria, adding that this could be done in spite of the diverse
religious, cultural and ethnic differences.
Abubakar who told the Sultan that he was in Sokoto to
inaugurate the state university, commended Governor Aliyu Wamakko, for
transforming Sokoto State.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Governor Murtala
Nyako, were among the dignitaries at the inauguration.
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