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Re: Sharia In Yoruba Land: A Call For Constructive Engagement by smokinloud(m): 1:33pm On Jan 24
Firstly, 6 minutes ago I used to be an ex-muslim but I had to take the Shahada to raise my concern concerning this controversial topic. I'd be a muslim for a day to make my contribution here...

The notion of implementing Islamic Shari'a law in the Southwest region of Nigeria is utterly incongruous with the prevailing values, customs, and traditions of the Yoruba people. A multitude of concerns arise from the inherent contradictions between Shari'a law and Yoruba cultural norms.


One of the primary concerns lies in Shari'a's permissive stance on consanguineous marriages, which are unequivocally considered taboo in Yoruba culture. Specifically, Shari'a law deems it acceptable to marry cousins, step-sisters, and even daughters from illegitimate marriages. This starkly contrasts with Yoruba traditions, which strictly prohibit such unions due to the potential genetic consequences and the importance of maintaining familial harmony.

Another significant issue is the age of consent. In Yoruba land, it is customary to delay marriage until a girl has undergone the proper puberty rites, typically around the age of 16. This ensures her physical and emotional maturity before entering into marriage. In contrast, Shari'a law does not specify a minimum age for marriage, potentially leading to child marriages that violate Yoruba values and jeopardize the well-being of young girls.


Furthermore, the suppression of Yoruba orisha practices in Ilorin and Northern regions serves as a precedent for reciprocal measures in Yoruba land. The prohibition of these traditional practices, deemed "pagan" by Islamic authorities, underscores the incompatibility of Shari'a law with Yoruba customs and highlights the potential for religious tensions.

In addition, the Nigerian constitution's inclusion of blasphemy laws has already sparked widespread discontent among the Yoruba people. The legalization of Shari'a law in Yoruba land would inevitably lead to the sporadic enforcement of blasphemy laws, potentially triggering religious conflicts that could have far-reaching consequences.

Moreover, the draconian punishments prescribed by Shari'a law, such as the chopping off of hands for stealing, are deemed utterly reprehensible in Yoruba culture. Such brutal penalties are an affront to the values of compassion, forgiveness, and rehabilitation that underpin Yoruba traditions.

Ultimately, Islamic Shari'a laws are fundamentally incompatible with the values, customs, and traditions of the Yoruba people. The implementation of Shari'a law in Yoruba land would constitute a gross violation of the region's cultural identity and would always be vehemently resisted by the Yoruba people.


I believe I've not violated any nairaland rule because I took the shahada before making my contribution and I haven't insulted anyone on here. Masalam.

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Re: Sharia In Yoruba Land: A Call For Constructive Engagement by pillager: 1:57pm On Jan 24
Antlislaam:
You want sharia in Yoruba land but you're avoiding seeking for permanent residence or traveling to countries like Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran, etc where Sharia is fully implemented, it will never work in Yoruba land

I should leave my country because I want sharia? Are you dumb?.

Moreover there are well doing countries that operate on sharia law, why didn't you mention them.

You lot are reasoning like obidients, no logic and common sense at all.

Lastly, do you really think Nigeria is faring better than those countries you mentioned?

Dumb ass nigga
Re: Sharia In Yoruba Land: A Call For Constructive Engagement by pillager: 1:59pm On Jan 24
Antlislaam:
You will surely get to Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran, etc where your sharia is their constitution not in Yoruba land.

Na USA, Canada, UK, etc you love to run to but Iran, Iraq, Pakistan, Etc are never your choice where you can fully practise your sharia. Even most of you can't live in Bauchi, Kano where hisbah dey do dem shege with sharia

Yeah, give your child to isese as a sacrificial item to appease iroko.

Eleribu, wallahi una go wail tire
Re: Sharia In Yoruba Land: A Call For Constructive Engagement by pillager: 1:59pm On Jan 24
femi4:
It shall not stand. We are Yorubas before any religion influence

I'm Yoruba,
And I'm a Muslim before Yoruba. Cope and seethe harder.

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Re: Sharia In Yoruba Land: A Call For Constructive Engagement by pillager: 2:01pm On Jan 24
Elvis2kay:
Not in Yoruba land. Yoruba tradition & culture is stronger than Religion. The FULANI are behind this Agenda. They are using Rasheed ọmọ Àlè oni IWo of IWo.

How many of your children have you given as sacrifice to Iroko, or osun?

Barbaric traditions
Re: Sharia In Yoruba Land: A Call For Constructive Engagement by pillager: 2:03pm On Jan 24
Omoawoke:
Like others have said, Islam is not our culture and if you want to do sharia, go to pakistan

Who said Islam is your culture, damn you.
Do you really think Yoruba land or Nigeria is faring better than Pakistan, dumb ass nigga
Re: Sharia In Yoruba Land: A Call For Constructive Engagement by olas24u(f): 2:03pm On Jan 24
pillager:


I should leave my country because I want sharia? Are you dumb?.

Moreover there are well doing countries that operate on sharia law, why didn't you mention them.

You lot are reasoning like obidients, no logic and common sense at all.

Lastly, do you really think Nigeria is faring better than those countries you mentioned?

Dumb ass nigga

You wont be guaranteed residence permit ,and there are no human rights and the permit can be torn Infront of you ,no lawyers can defend you, You cannot marry their women ,they wont give you ,you are black ,"Abidi " .When you date ,its risky for you ,A Nigerian got blinded because he was looking too much .Try to go and get exposure ,travel the world .

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Re: Sharia In Yoruba Land: A Call For Constructive Engagement by pillager: 2:03pm On Jan 24
YourGFsnatcher:

If that thing scaled through I'll laugh at the west like no tomorrow. Even Bauchi that have lesser Christians that the west fought against it and succeeded. Unless your guys are molluscs, I see no reason why you guys will be so gullible to even consider it. They can't succeed in Bauchi but want to reach the gullible ones Abi?

Cope and seethe harder kafir
Re: Sharia In Yoruba Land: A Call For Constructive Engagement by pillager: 2:04pm On Jan 24
olas24u:



Can you actually live in a country where sharia is practiced ?why wish a secular region like Yoruba land sharia ,is that not selfish ?You are not thinking of others and trying to divide the people for political gains that will not be forever but your children yet unborn will meet your deeds.

Are Saudi , Kuwait, UAE not practicing sharia.

Nigga, Are you educated?
Re: Sharia In Yoruba Land: A Call For Constructive Engagement by pillager: 2:05pm On Jan 24
Antlislaam:


It must work inside your house not in Yoruba land. If your mum cheated on your dad at home, make your imam just come to your house and do the needful on the neck of your mum lobatan.
Cope and seethe harder, you go wail tire.
Re: Sharia In Yoruba Land: A Call For Constructive Engagement by pillager: 2:05pm On Jan 24
santaclaws:


Was Deborah a muslim? Deborah was a Christian, yet she was stoned to death because she mentioned "mohammed" in the school group chat when she was only trying to tell them to focus on academics instead of religion in an academic WhatsApp group. All of your Islamic elites were in support, including Dangote's in-law.

You expect us to believe that muslims, known all over the world for terrorism and extremism, would simply focus on fellow muslims? No, you guys are planning to ISLAMIZE NIGERIA but it won't work!

WE REJECT SHARIA IN SOUTH-WESTERN NIGERIA AND MAY ALL OF YOU SUPPORTING THE SPREAD OF SHARIA TO THE SOUTH-WEST NOT HAVE PEACE! AMIN!

For your info Deborah killers and wrong, they can be put to death to under sharia, but you're stupid
Re: Sharia In Yoruba Land: A Call For Constructive Engagement by pillager: 2:06pm On Jan 24
sweetkev:
Muslims are trying so hard to bring terrorism to Yoruba land with Shari'a court tactics. It won't work in South west.
Cope and seethe harder keferi
Re: Sharia In Yoruba Land: A Call For Constructive Engagement by TheWitchKing(m): 2:07pm On Jan 24
pillager:


I should leave my country because I want sharia? Are you dumb?.

Moreover there are well doing countries that operate on sharia law, why didn't you mention them.

You lot are reasoning like obidients, no logic and common sense at all.

Lastly, do you really think Nigeria is faring better than those countries you mentioned?

Dumb ass nigga

No be to insult person , baba go that side go camp. Shior. You think say, all your "erudite" statements make sense? You funny. Go There go camp, make you understand one or two. Mxm

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Re: Sharia In Yoruba Land: A Call For Constructive Engagement by Trueprophet91: 2:09pm On Jan 24
Lukgaf:
Sharia in Yoruba land: a call for constructive engagement

By Barrister Muideen Olagunju

In most nations of the world, cultural and religious homogeneity is rare. Even in countries where there is a single or predominant religion, there are tribes or races. Where people differ in cultural, tribal and religious beliefs or practices, there comes obligatory rights.

One of such rights is the right or freedom of thought, conscience and religion. In Nigeria, that right or freedom is guaranteed under Section 38 (1) of the 1999 Constitution. Article 18 of the Universal Declaration on Human Rights states that “everyone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion; this right includes freedom to change religion or belief, and freedom, either alone or in community with others and in public and private, to manifest his religion or belief in teaching, practice, worship and observance”.

Upon return to democratic rule in Nigeria in 1999, 12 Northern states agitated for and got the nod for the adoption of legislations in Islamic criminal law to regulate the conducts of Muslims alongside the long established non-criminal Muslim personal law which covers issues like marriage, divorce, inheritance and maintenance. The North has always had Sharia Court and Sharia Court of Appeal just as the South has always had Customary Court and Customary Court of Appeal. Even in the appointment of Justices to the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court, there are requirements to the effect that certain number of the appointments must go to Justices who are learned in Islamic personal law for the purpose of being expertly poised to take appeals bordering on Islamic law from a Sharia Court of Appeal. There is a similar provision for appointment of Justices who are learned in customary law to take appeals from a Customary Court of Appeal.

For emphasis, ONLY MUSLIMS can have their conducts regulated under Sharia Law, whether personal (civil) or criminal. It is should be mentioned though that the constitutionality of Islamic criminal law is still up in the air with many questioning the jurisdictional contradiction with the entrenched principle of law that for anyone to charged with a criminal offence, such offence and its punishment must be contained in a written (legislated) law. Since the Glorious Quran and the criminal principles expressed in the four schools of Islamic jurisprudence (Hanafiyyah, Malikiyah, Shafiyyah and Hanbaliyah) are NOT considered written law in Nigeria, it is believed that the 12 Northern states that adopted Islamic criminal law only scaled through because the then president, Olusegun Obasanjo, deliberately withheld the political will to block the adoption, particularly since the adoption was deemed to be well-received in the states and since non-Muslims retained their rights not be subjected to the law.

Muslims in the South of Nigeria, especially in the South West, are many. There has always been agitations, though subdued until recently, for the adoption of MUSLIM PERSONAL LAW which will cover only issues like marriage, divorce, adoption, inheritance and maintenance.

It appears that the agitation is getting louder but taking the WRONG approach of trying to ram it down the throat of government leaves a lot to be desired.

COMMUNICATION is a word we hear every day but it has very wide and important ramifications. In every agitation, “communication” is key.

The approach of suddenly fixing a date for the launch of Sharia Court in Oyo State with Oyo Town being the test case is inherently wrong. On what basis are the founders acting? On account of whose approval? Who builds the courts? Who appoints the judges? By what modes will proceedings, record keeping and enforcement take place?

The news of the launch caused concerns. Some Muslims were asking for more information and the extent of the law. I am sure the dominant concern is about the criminal aspect of Sharia. For non-Muslims, for the lack of adequate information, justification for concern is founded on whether or not it will affect their own rights.

To quell all concerns and objections, Muslim personal law is HARMLESS. Even in some countries, notably India, where Muslims are in the minority, Muslim Personal Law has taken roots and is covered by legislation. In the UK, while Sharia has no force of law, the Muslim Law (Shariah) Council UK is recognized by the government as an organization that offers mediation services to Muslims in UK.

In Nigeria, Muslims in the South are actually at a jurisprudential disadvantage as a result of the absence of Sharia courts. I’ll explain why.

Most Muslims conduct marriage under Islamic Law officiated by Islamic clerics, which for jurisprudential purposes, is at par with Customary Law that is widely in operation among locals in all parts of the South. However, when Muslims embark on divorce proceedings or jostle over inheritance, they have no Islamic court to turn to. They instead often resort to customary courts where there is no guarantee that Muslims will form the panel of judges. Even if the judges are Muslims, they are constrained to apply only customary law. The pertinent question is: why are Muslims able to start their marriages under Islamic law but forced to officially end the marriages under customary law when Islamic codes of conduct are significantly different from Yoruba law and custom?

On the strength of the irrefutable position that Muslim personal law is a right of Muslims that does not in any way clash with the rights of non-Muslims, a strategy of constructive engagement with community stakeholders and the government is the only way to see it through. It will continue to hit the brick wall with the kind of gung-ho approach recently undertaken by the Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria.

Muslims in Nigeria have to move away of ignorance-sounding rhetorics and actions. What happens to the principle of “in’iqad”? When matters will concern the general public, it is always best to convene meetings to listen to opinions, particularly from experts. I doubt if the Sharia proponents in Oyo State and, by extension, the South West consulted Muslim lawyers and even judges to find a road map to constructive engagement with government and the general public.

Despite the set-back of getting the issue blown out of proportion to the extent that the federal government becomes concerned about security threats in the South West, a proper convention should be held and the right proposals be made to the government.

The ethos of a Muslim community is decidedly higher and MUST ALWAYS take the interest of everyone as important in every conversation. When words and actions cause panic, it’s a big sign that the ethos have fallen short.

Let us learn the art of COMMUNICATION! Depending on how you use it, be sure it opens doors faster and be sure it can get doors slammed in your face.

Allahu A’lam.

By all means you must spread Islam.
From Sharia to hishba or whatever,then full blown jihad!
Oya na

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Re: Sharia In Yoruba Land: A Call For Constructive Engagement by TheWitchKing(m): 2:10pm On Jan 24
doffman:
The Shariah, the law that all pagans are running away from 🤣.


So , the Yorubas debunking it are pagans too?

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Re: Sharia In Yoruba Land: A Call For Constructive Engagement by olas24u(f): 2:10pm On Jan 24
pillager:


Are Saudi , Kuwait, UAE not practicing sharia.

Nigga, Are you educated?

You are uneducated and cannot differentiate a sharia state from a sharia country not every Muslim country is a sharia state .And in all these countries you have stated ,it is a way of life and their culture and traditions and language are interwoven into the way they live on a daily basis ,i meet with .Saudi Arabia nationals who leave their domain to come and fuuuccckkkk women and engage in all sorts in another country .some don't pray ,they dont fast ,and they lie to you.I have lived with them ,

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Re: Sharia In Yoruba Land: A Call For Constructive Engagement by Trueprophet91: 2:11pm On Jan 24
pillager:


For your info Deborah killers and wrong, they can be put to death to under sharia, but you're stupid
So why was nothing done about it?
They even had to gloat about it!

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Re: Sharia In Yoruba Land: A Call For Constructive Engagement by Antlislaam: 2:11pm On Jan 24
pillager:

Cope and seethe harder, you go wail tire.

It is inside your house it will surely work after your imam might have do the needful on the neck of your mum for cheating over your dad

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Re: Sharia In Yoruba Land: A Call For Constructive Engagement by Antlislaam: 2:15pm On Jan 24
pillager:


Yeah, give your child to isese as a sacrificial item to appease iroko.

Eleribu, wallahi una go wail tire

Shey as you see me so I resemble Idolater like you worshipping the shrine and black stone of kaaba like the alaragbo, esu worshipper, sango worshipper, etc abi? Na you your mama and papa 4 don tete give you to isese kiwon be ori e fun ogun

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Re: Sharia In Yoruba Land: A Call For Constructive Engagement by humberjade: 2:31pm On Jan 24
Sharia in Yorubaland won't work. Continue to enjoy your conquest in Ilorin, beyond that, perish that thought. We Yorubas tolerate a lot of things, we are multireligious but we won't welcome anything that would affect our socioeconomic freedoms. We are liberals...we don't tolerate things like this, and it will never stand.

In places where they have these laws, what change has it brought to their lives? Was it made for just the poor people? Has it improved the economies of those areas?

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Re: Sharia In Yoruba Land: A Call For Constructive Engagement by smokinloud(m): 2:39pm On Jan 24
TheBillyonaire:
The fate of the Hausas, will befall the Yorubas, it is a 200 years old invasion plan, in just two generations, the change will be unrecognizable.
Yorubas are wiser than those people. We embrace Western civilization and in 200 years time Yoruba will be competing with likes of the United States. Nobody can drag us backwards with the 7th century ideology called Shari'a.
Re: Sharia In Yoruba Land: A Call For Constructive Engagement by femi4: 2:42pm On Jan 24
pillager:


I'm Yoruba,
And I'm a Muslim before Yoruba. Cope and seethe harder.
yinmu...emancipate yourself from mental slavery. You should be intelligent enough to separate culture from religion

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Re: Sharia In Yoruba Land: A Call For Constructive Engagement by Antlislaam: 2:44pm On Jan 24
pillager:


I should leave my country because I want sharia? Are you dumb?.

Moreover there are well doing countries that operate on sharia law, why didn't you mention them.

You lot are reasoning like obidients, no logic and common sense at all.

Lastly, do you really think Nigeria is faring better than those countries you mentioned?

Dumb ass nigga

Is Nigeria an Islamic country? Are you crazyyy, stewpid, for bringing in sharia to a secular nation like Nigeria?

If you wish and want to be governed under sharia, go to Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran, etc

Tell me a well country that operate under sharia? Mention just one country

If Nigeria is not better than Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran, just go there and practise your sharia. You can't bring your stewpidity to Yoruba land.

Na USA, CANADA, UK, etc you dey run to, you will never run to Afghanistan, Pakistan, Etc where sharia is fully implemented

Mother4ker, your brain had been replaced with a piece of shit. B@stardd

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Re: Sharia In Yoruba Land: A Call For Constructive Engagement by smokinloud(m): 2:47pm On Jan 24
pillager:


Are Saudi , Kuwait, UAE not practicing sharia.

Nigga, Are you educated?
Saudi, Kuwait, UAE are being protected by the Kafir nation (USA). They know what their Shari'a is capable of. And those countries are still prone to destabilisation that's why they've always clamour for US military occupation of their country.

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Re: Sharia In Yoruba Land: A Call For Constructive Engagement by TheBillyonaire: 2:50pm On Jan 24
smokinloud:

Yorubas are wiser than those people. We embrace Western civilization and in 200 years time Yoruba will be competing with likes of the United States. Nobody can drag us backwards with the 7th century ideology called Shari'a.

Islamism and Westernization should not be used in a single sentence.

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Re: Sharia In Yoruba Land: A Call For Constructive Engagement by UncleAyo: 2:56pm On Jan 24
All these fake imported religions have destroyed the normal mental processes of a lot of our people.

If you are following any of the two religion, you should know for fact that:

There is no heaven, there is no hell, there is no God (or god), there is no Allah, there are no angels, there are no demons, there are no spirits, there is no life after death, juju don't work, there is no eternal judgment, there is no karma, there was no historical Jesus. All those are figment of human imaginations and tools use by a very few some to control the very many others. The earlier you understand and accept these facts as facts, the happier and merrier your life and existence will be.

The religion you're currently claiming is the religion of your parents, if you were born into a different family of another religion (say Hinduism), that is the exact religion you will practice.

You were born without a religion in you, your factory reset has no religion in it. If you were to be a phone and they do factory reset on you today being a phone, there will not be anything found related to religion in your settings, files and file systems anymore; you learn religion only after your birth growing up.


Islam is idolatry and paganism, Christianity aswell is idolatry - All the world religion is idolatry, including all the Abrahamic religion. Holy communion is idolatory, bowing for a stone call Kaaba of the Bedouin tribes is also idolatory, killing of rams is idolatory, kissing or licking of a stone at mecca is idolatory, throwing of stone at pilgrimage is idolatory too.

Infact, Illah is what the Arabic call God and not Allah. Allah was one of the diety been worshiped before the invention of Islam. That is why muslims will say something like "la ilah ila huwa" meaning Allah is one Illah (God). Have you ask yourself why Prophet Mohammed's father who was an idol worshiper and who lived before the invention of islam has Allah in is name Abdullai== Abdu Allah? It is because Allah has been an idol worshiped by paganists before the Prophet received his revelations.

All Abrahamic religion are idolatory, they only package them well and condemn your heritage as evil, whereas, Nigeria was better in terms of morality, honesty and integrity before they brought the foreign religions.

In peace loving, emotional intelligence, love for neighbor, respect for sanctity of life, we are even better than those who brought those religion with primitive leaders whose morality and characters are highly questionable.

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Re: Sharia In Yoruba Land: A Call For Constructive Engagement by Lordbinsmar: 3:03pm On Jan 24
seanery:
BE LIKE SOMETHING DEY WORRY UNA

Naa extra ordinary craze dey worry them.

Unfortunate and lunatic miscreants and terrorists.
Re: Sharia In Yoruba Land: A Call For Constructive Engagement by Slurity(m): 3:06pm On Jan 24
ISLAM IS FOR PEOPLE THAT CAN NOT USE THEIR SENSE. RELIGION FOR MUMU

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Re: Sharia In Yoruba Land: A Call For Constructive Engagement by UncleAyo: 3:08pm On Jan 24
Sharia law is a relic of the past that has no place in a modern and progressive society like Yorubaland. It is a system that promotes backwardness, undermines justice, and stifles cultural and societal development. Historically, the Yoruba people have thrived on their Omoluabi ethos—values of integrity, progressiveness, and respect for humanity. Sharia law contradicts these principles and threatens the foundation of our heritage.

The government must take a firm stand against individuals or groups advocating for the imposition of Sharia law in Yorubaland. It is crucial to investigate and monitor clerics who push this agenda, as many of them are likely influenced by external forces seeking to destabilize our region. These individuals should be held accountable, and where necessary, prosecuted, as their actions endanger the unity and progress of our people.

Clerics championing Sharia law should focus on meaningful contributions to society rather than exploiting religion as a means to manipulate and scam the vulnerable. Yorubaland has always been a beacon of innovation, education, and cultural pride, and we must not allow regressive ideologies to erode the progress built by our ancestors. Those who insist on practicing Sharia law are encouraged to relocate to regions or countries where it is already established, rather than impose it on communities that reject it.

The example of northern Nigeria, where Sharia law is practiced, provides a clear warning. Despite its implementation, the region has not recorded any significant progress attributable to the law. Instead, it has created a system of inequality, where the poor and vulnerable are oppressed while the powerful and corrupt evade justice. No northern governor or political elite has ever faced Sharia's full weight, exposing its inherent flaws and hypocrisy.

Yorubaland must stand united against the infiltration of these regressive ideologies. We must protect our cultural heritage, foster progress, and ensure that the Omoluabi values remain the guiding principles of our society. The future of Yorubaland lies in education, inclusivity, and innovation—not in the adoption of archaic laws that have repeatedly failed to deliver justice or development.

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Re: Sharia In Yoruba Land: A Call For Constructive Engagement by smokinloud(m): 3:16pm On Jan 24
TheBillyonaire:


Islamism and Westernization should not be used in a single sentence.
NOTED!. 📌
Re: Sharia In Yoruba Land: A Call For Constructive Engagement by RightChanneI: 3:21pm On Jan 24
UncleAyo:
All these fake imported religions have destroyed the normal mental processes of a lot of our people.

If you are following any of the two religion, you should know for fact that:

There is no heaven, there is no hell, there is no God (or god), there is no Allah, there are no angels, there are no demons, there are no spirits, there is no life after death, juju don't work, there is no eternal judgment, there is no karma, there was no historical Jesus. All those are figment of human imaginations and tools use by a very few some to control the very many others. The earlier you understand and accept these facts as facts, the happier and merrier your life and existence will be.

The religion you're currently claiming is the religion of your parents, if you were born into a different family of another religion (say Hinduism), that is the exact religion you will practice.

You were born without a religion in you, your factory reset has no religion in it. If you were to be a phone and they do factory reset on you today being a phone, there will not be anything found related to religion in your settings, files and file systems anymore; you learn religion only after your birth growing up.


Islam is idolatry and paganism, Christianity aswell is idolatry - All the world religion is idolatry, including all the Abrahamic religion. Holy communion is idolatory, bowing for a stone call Kaaba of the Bedouin tribes is also idolatory, killing of rams is idolatory, kissing or licking of a stone at mecca is idolatory, throwing of stone at pilgrimage is idolatory too.

Infact, Illah is what the Arabic call God and not Allah. Allah was one of the diety been worshiped before the invention of Islam. That is why muslims will say something like "la ilah ila huwa" meaning Allah is one Illah (God). Have you ask yourself why Prophet Mohammed's father who was an idol worshiper and who lived before the invention of islam has Allah in is name Abdullai== Abdu Allah? It is because Allah has been an idol worshiped by paganists before the Prophet received his revelations.

All Abrahamic religion are idolatory, they only package them well and condemn your heritage as evil, whereas, Nigeria was better in terms of morality, honesty and integrity before they brought the foreign religions.

In peace loving, emotional intelligence, love for neighbor, respect for sanctity of life, we are even better than those who brought those religion with primitive leaders whose morality and characters are highly questionable.

Psalm 14:1
The fool has said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that does good.



Proverbs 26:4-5
Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest you be like him yourself. Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own eyes. The self-confident fool thinks too highly of himself and his opinions, and he shares them freely
Re: Sharia In Yoruba Land: A Call For Constructive Engagement by UncleAyo: 3:21pm On Jan 24
The establishment of Sharia law in Yorubaland poses significant dangers to everyone, including Muslims, and threatens the unity, progress, and cultural heritage of the region. Here are strong warnings about its implications:

1. Erosion of Justice and Equality

Sharia law is inherently biased and often applied selectively. In regions where it has been implemented, it has consistently targeted the poor and powerless while shielding the rich and influential from its consequences. This unequal application of justice would sow division and distrust in Yorubaland, undermining the fairness that Yoruba society values deeply.

2. Threat to Religious Freedom

Even for Muslims, the imposition of Sharia law could lead to rigid interpretations of Islam, silencing diverse perspectives and practices within the faith. Yoruba Muslims, who have traditionally coexisted peacefully with people of other religions, may face increased pressure to conform to stricter interpretations of Islam, eroding the religious tolerance that defines Yorubaland.

3. Loss of Yoruba Cultural Identity

Yoruba culture is built on Omoluabi values—integrity, respect, and communal progress. The imposition of Sharia law threatens to replace these values with an alien system that prioritizes religious dogma over cultural heritage. This could result in the gradual erasure of the unique traditions, languages, and practices that make Yorubaland a beacon of cultural pride.

4. Impediment to Progress and Development

Sharia law has not proven to foster economic growth or development in regions where it is practiced. Instead, it has often led to stagnation and regression. Yorubaland, known for its progressiveness and innovation, would risk falling behind in areas such as education, science, and technology if it adopts a system that prioritizes strict religious governance over modern development.

5. Increase in Social Tensions and Violence

The establishment of Sharia law could exacerbate religious and ethnic tensions in Yorubaland, leading to divisions and potential violence. History has shown that attempts to impose religious laws on diverse populations often result in conflict, destabilizing communities and threatening peace.

6. Exploitation by Extremists

The push for Sharia law is often driven by extremists and external forces with hidden agendas. These groups exploit religion to gain political control, grab land, and manipulate communities. Allowing Sharia law in Yorubaland could open the door for such groups to infiltrate and destabilize the region.

7. Disruption of Peaceful Coexistence

Yorubaland is home to people of various faiths who have lived together in harmony for generations. The introduction of Sharia law would create divisions among Muslims, Christians, and adherents of traditional Yoruba beliefs, disrupting the peaceful coexistence that has long been a hallmark of the region.

8. Economic Consequences

Sharia law’s restrictive nature could discourage investment and economic growth in Yorubaland. Businesses and investors value stability, fairness, and inclusivity, all of which would be undermined by the adoption of a religious legal system.

9. Alienation of Moderate Muslims

Moderate Muslims in Yorubaland who do not subscribe to extreme interpretations of Islam could face persecution or be ostracized by their communities. This would lead to internal divisions within the Muslim population and further erode the social fabric of Yorubaland.

10. Historical Precedent of Failure

The example of Northern Nigeria, where Sharia law is practiced, serves as a warning. Despite its implementation, the region has not experienced significant progress, and corruption remains rampant among the elite. Sharia law has failed to bring about meaningful change and has only deepened inequalities and divisions.

Final Warning

Yorubaland’s strength lies in its diversity, progressiveness, and cultural pride. The imposition of Sharia law would dismantle these values and pave the way for stagnation, oppression, and conflict. It is not a solution for justice or development but a tool for control and regression. To protect the unity, peace, and future of Yorubaland, its people must reject any attempt to establish Sharia law and stand firm in upholding their Omoluabi ethos and secular governance.

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