Shi’ites Drag Nigeria To UN, EU, Others Over Abduljabbar’s Death Sentence

Shi’ites Drag Nigeria To UN, EU, Others Over Abduljabbar’s Death Sentence

Kabara had been given a death by hanging sentence by Judge Ibrahim Sarki Yola of the Kano Upper Shariah court for alleged blasphemy against the Prophet.

Shi’ites bemoaned what they called the “persecution” of the Sheikh by the Kano state government in a petition, claiming the accusations against him were untrue.

It voiced worry that if the Sheikh’s conviction was lauded by the government, it would eventually “put the freedom of expression under siege.”

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The letter, signed by Secretary of IMN’s Academic Forum, Halima Aliyu, read: “We write to draw your attention to a questionable court judgement sentencing Sheikh Abduljabbar Nasuru Kabara, Kano to death by hanging; and to seek the intervention of all people of conscience for the unconditional release of the cleric.

“Sheikh Abduljabbar is a prominent cleric and son of Sheikh Nasuru Kabara Kano. The family of Sheikh Nasuru Kabara is a highly respected family not only in Nigeria and Africa, but across the globe. Recently, people who are active in listening to speeches of some self-proclaimed Muslim scholars in Kano State and other parts of Northern Nigeria have witnessed how grudges developed between Sheikh Abduljabbar and the scholars as a result of research being conducted by the Sheikh.

“Sheikh Abduljabbar is well known for conducting research on Islamic history and the authenticity of traditions reported on the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAWA). He is known for the presentation of his research findings through lectures and book publications. Prominent books authored by the cleric include Muqaddimatu Azifa and Jawful Fara.

“Moreover, audio and video clips available in the public domain prove that the aforementioned scholars who share different views with Sheikh Abduljabar ganged up against him inorder to stop him from propagating his knowledge.

“Likewise, the inaction and views of Sheikh Abduljabbar on the Gandollar video published by the Daily Nigeria newspaper also contributed to creating political issues between the cleric and the present governor of Kano, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje.