SaharaReporters has gathered that there are serious security concerns over the safety of Sheik Ahmad Gumi following his critical statement against sectarian bombing that targets innocent people. In a Ramadan sermon delivered yesterday, the Islamic cleric declared that it is not Islamic to inflict death on others, adding that those killing innocent people are ignorant of Islam’s core teachings.

A source who prays at Sultan Bello Mosque, Kaduna, where Sheik Gumi teaches daily told SaharaReporters that security has been stepped up at the mosque. “There are security concerns and fears,” said the source, adding that “Sheik Gumi has spoken with a bluntness and bravery that no other cleric has shown so far.” A senior Nigerian police officer in Kaduna confirmed that security around the sheik and Sultan Bello Mosque had been tightened.

A Kano-based Islamic scholar told SaharaReporters that he would not be surprised if some extreme elements tried to attack Mr. Gumi. He stated that the sheik was right “in making it clear that all those carrying out suicide bombings and killing people are not real Muslims, but misguided heretics who have completely deviated from Islam.” The scholar praised the sheik for “preaching that there is no justification for those using bombs to kill fellow Muslims and non-Muslims with whom there should be neighborly trust.”

Mr. Gumi’s sermon against the incessant violence in Nigeria is widely seen as a direct reproach to Boko Haram militants who frequently claim credit for deadly explosive attacks. The source who attends Sheik Gumi’s mosque said Muslims all over Nigeria should be proud that the cleric has affirmed that any suicide bomber who kills innocent people “will not see God.”

“Sheik Gumi kept repeating that there is no way those doing [these killings] will make heaven, without repenting to Allah.”

Mr. Gumi also challenged other Muslim clerics and teachers to boldly preach against killings and other acts of violence that threaten to tarnish the image of Islam.

The Kano-based scholar urged Muslims in the country to pay heed to other messages from the courageous cleric in Kaduna. “If other clerics become like Sheik Gumi, we will soon overcome the situation we are facing.”

In his sermons, Sheik Gumi has charged all Muslims to stand up, and save their religion from present challenges. The cleric also condemned today’s suicide bombing attack that targeted the Emir of Fika.

Sheik Gumi has called on those mounting the attacks to renounce violence, and suggested that they be granted the same kind of amnesty extended to Niger Delta militants.

The cleric, who has a reputation for fearlessness, is the son of the late famous Sheik Abubakar Mahmud Gumi. He is based in Saudi Arabia where he lives with his family.

I am not suprised that nobody post this news here.

This is what Sultan of Sokoto and other Emirs could not utter, but their silence didn't stop the evil group from targeting them. So it is even better to comment on them and be killed on purpose.

Thumbs up!!!

auwal87:

Sheik Gumi has called on those mounting the attacks to renounce violence, and suggested that they be granted the same kind of amnesty extended to Niger Delta militants.
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which amnesty? A very good msg but he spoilt it @ †ЂΞ end wit dis amnesty B.S! So in other words, boko haram shud stop killin nigerians & start gettin paid by nigerians? Dis Shiek must be high on dried shittt!

Courageous effort Mr. Gumi but the amnesty suggestion is crap sire. These bh savages aren't entitled to one

This man is longing to join his ancestors. He is fishing in troubled death infested waters.

He is based in Saudi Arabia

no wonder.

he cant make those kind of pronouncements if he were living anywhere else, and especially not in nigeria.

lord have mercy.

The cleric, who has a reputation for fearlessness, is the son of the late famous Sheik Abubakar Mahmud Gumi

who was he?

tpia@:


no wonder.

he cant make those kind of pronouncements if he were living anywhere else, and especially not in nigeria.

lord have mercy.






who was he?

He is currently in Kaduna, he "was" based in Saudi, that should be error from the part of SR.

I see how people are still trying to dis-credit his courageous statement just because he mentioned Amnesty. He was just making his suggestion.

Sheikh Gumi does not fit the profile of suicide bombers and violent criminals which the usual suspects attribute to Islam, hence important news stories such as this will not be found in mainstream media.

A few extremists do not and cannot be allowed to define Islam, more Sheikh Gumis should speak up backed by the fire power of the Nigerian Army, Airforce, and Navy. We are at war.

ndu_chucks: Sheikh Gumi does not fit the profile of suicide bombers and violent criminals which the usual suspects attribute to Islam, hence important news stories such as this will not be found in mainstream media.

A few extremists do not and cannot be allowed to define Islam, more Sheikh Gumis should speak up backed by the fire power of the Nigerian Army, Airforce, and Navy. We are at war.

So they try to kill the message and keep it deep down away buried. Imagine if he said something like Boko Haram are seeking their rights or something similar. The tempo would have been crazy.

Late Sheikh Ja'afar would have been the first if he were still alive, he will definitely speak out. Zakzaky is a Shi'a leader, if he speak out and the BH kill him, that will open new chapter in the crisis. So he better stay mute on this. But Emirs need a Joint statement be made public to strongly condemn the BH and their beliefs and activities.

May Allah bless the sheikh, saw it on television when he was speakin against them. He preached both english and in hausa. He is presently in kaduna.

1st lady abeg front page this topic no vex.

Jenams: which amnesty? A very good msg but he spoilt it @ †ЂΞ end wit dis amnesty B.S! So in other words, boko haram shud stop killin nigerians & start gettin paid by nigerians? Dis Shiek must be high on dried shittt!

You are non other than a son of a thousand fathers for insulting the Sheik.....u blady foool...

U do not think with your brain nd u obviously lack intelligence in your generation....

Moderator.....put this topic in the front page so all those crying for such movement can see that its actually done nd BH is not an islamic movement but more of a Nigerian government arangee.....all doing evil nd tarnishing the image of Islam...

al-ahamad:


You are non other than a son of a thousand fathers for insulting the Sheik.....u blady foool...

U do not think with your brain nd u obviously lack intelligence in your generation....

Moderator.....put this topic in the front page so all those crying for such movement can see that its actually done nd BH is not an islamic movement but more of a Nigerian government arangee.....all doing evil nd tarnishing the image of Islam...

ur such a dumbasss! do i need ur permission to air my view? if u worship d sheik, dat is ur business n not mine, he means absolutely nada to me. so u n dis particular sheik can go to hell, light up ur asses n burn to ash! foooool

Is buhari not a muslim

GOOD MUSLIMS ARE BAD PEOPLE. BAD PEOPLE ARE GOOD MUSLIMS
Boko Haram are GOOD MUSLIMS

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[size=20pt]ISLAM IS NOT A RELIGION. IT IS AN INSTRUMENT OF TERROR[/size].

God bless you Shiek...these are the kind of statements we are suppose to be hearing...if prominent people will be coming out to condemn these evil Boko Haram people things will get better,we need more courageous people like sheik Gumi to come out and speak in strong terms..I am a true Muslim my position has never changed Boko Haram is a evil we must all fight we shouldn't have any sympathy for evil people...

jerseyboy: GOOD MUSLIMS ARE BAD PEOPLE. BAD PEOPLE ARE GOOD MUSLIMS
Boko Haram are GOOD MUSLIMS

[size=16pt]Belief in a cruel God makes a cruel man.
Thomas Paine[/size]

[size=20pt]ISLAM IS NOT A RELIGION. IT IS AN INSTRUMENT OF TERROR[/size].

I totally disagree with you,people are just using the religion to do evil,we have good Muslims and bad Muslims like we have good Christians and bad Christians..pls stop generalizing issues because some of us Muslims are happy to what is happening in the name of our religion....

Though am not a muslim,i so much admire this Muslim cleric right from the time he suffered incarceration in Saudi Arabia for having contact with mutallab and he was later released after they couldn't establish a case with him.if other clerics,Christian or Moslem or even political and social leaders can emulate gunmi's bravery, in calling a spade a spade,Nigeria will be a better place.

SO Gumi has realized the terrorists are longer Christians, Pagans and Atheists? They are now fake Muslims?
We are getting there. I am waiting for Buhari to also admit the truth. Let IBB also speak up.

I admire his courage in speaking up to condemn the killings by boko haram members, and reiterating that true Islam supports peace. Those killing innocent people in d name of Islam are just deceiving themselves and should read/listen to this message.
May God help us in this country

This will give christians some hope and reason to believe that it's not all muslims that are in support of killing non-muslims. I love his courage.

jerseyboy: GOOD MUSLIMS ARE BAD PEOPLE. BAD PEOPLE ARE GOOD MUSLIMS
Boko Haram are GOOD MUSLIMS

[size=16pt]Belief in a cruel God makes a cruel man.
Thomas Paine[/size]

[size=20pt]ISLAM IS NOT A RELIGION. IT IS AN INSTRUMENT OF TERROR[/size].

May God forgive you.

So who are they? Fake Muslims?

Nonsense

It is commendable, but a bit too late. I hope they can still turn around the fire that is threatening to consume both Northern and all of Nigeria.

However, all these religious leaders exploited the ignorance of the people while it served their own ends.
Unfortunately, rearing a cub lion doesn't mean he would not consume you in a flash when it has reached adulthood.

The religious embers that these leaders fanned, particularly in Northern Nigeria, have become an all-consuming fire that will burn us all if they can't find a way to stop it right now!!!

auwal87: I am not suprised that nobody post this news here.

This is what Sultan of Sokoto and other Emirs could not utter, but their silence didn't stop the evil group from targeting them. So it is even better to comment on them and be killed on purpose.

Other prominent northern muslims should also come out publicly and condemn BH. This is a step to crushing them.

[quote author=jerseyboy]GOOD MUSLIMS ARE BAD PEOPLE. BAD PEOPLE ARE GOOD MUSLIMS
Boko Haram are GOOD MUSLIMS

[size=16pt]Belief in a cruel God makes a cruel man.
Thomas Paine[/size]

[size=20pt]ISLAM IS NOT A RELIGION. IT IS AN INSTRUMENT OF TERROR[/size].[/GROW A BRAIN]