Bashir Ahmad Takes Aim At Islamic Scholars: ‘Silence On Banditry Raises Alarming Misconceptions

Bashir Ahmad Takes Aim At Islamic Scholars: ‘Silence On Banditry Raises Alarming Misconceptions

Former presidential aide, Bashir Ahmad, has launched a scathing critique against Islamic scholars, expressing his perplexity over their apparent silence on the issue of banditry plaguing northern Nigeria…..CONTINUE READING

Taking to the social media platform X, Ahmad raised concerns about the lack of condemnation from religious leaders, urging them to denounce any association between Islam and the actions of bandits.

Key Points:

1. Expressing Puzzlement: Bashir Ahmad expressed his confusion and concern over the apparent reluctance of Islamic scholars to vocally denounce the connection between Islam and banditry. He shared his sentiments on the social media platform X, questioning the silence surrounding this critical issue.
2. Clarifying the Disconnect: Ahmad emphasized that the actions of bandits are in direct contradiction to the teachings of Islam. He highlighted the statistical harm inflicted by bandits on Muslims and Hausas in various regions, including Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara, Katsina, and Niger.
3. Denouncing Misconceptions: In his social media post, Ahmad stressed the importance of disassociating banditry from Islam. He argued that the lack of strong condemnation from Islamic scholars contributes to the misconception that these acts are linked to the religion, whereas, in reality, they are acts of terrorism.
4. Calling for Recognition as Terrorists: Ahmad unequivocally labeled the actions of bandits as terrorism, urging everyone to recognize them as such. He asserted that these criminals do not represent Islam or its followers.

Backlash and Reminders: Despite Ahmad’s call for clarity and denunciation, Nigerians responded, reminding him of his past silence on banditry during the tenure of his principal, Muhammadu Buhari. Some accused him of finding his voice only after leaving office and suggested inconsistencies in his stance.

Bashir Ahmad’s critique opens a discourse on the role of religious leaders in condemning acts of violence and terrorism, aiming to dispel misconceptions and foster a united front against the menace of banditry in Nigeria

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