The plateau state government has placed a ban on the activities of shiite muslims (also known as Islamic movement of Nigeria) in the state. The ban on shiites is coming after a clash between youths and some members of the sect in Angwan Rogo, Jos North.

The youths attacked the sect members while they were celebrating 'Ashura', a festival that commemorates the death of Prophet Muhammad's grandson. The husanniya (Worship building) of the sect was burnt down and destroyed by the youths.

State governor, Simon lalong, in a statement issued by his media assistant, Mr. Rufus Bature, said that the activities of the sect in the state could no longer be accepted, adding that the ban was necessary to maintain public peace.

http://politicsngr.com/plateau-state-government-bans-shiites/

Interesting.

The Kaduna Government placed a ban on their activities, the Kano Government did the same thing, ditto Plateau State. So, my question is, what exactly about the Shiites scares everybody?are they the extreme wing of Islam?

hmmm

If care is not taken, these people will overwhelm Nigeria like Boko Haram

The pieces are being set for sectarian war in north this time. Let's see how Army deals with boko haram and potential shiite terror group. These foolish laws will only radicalize them. Only the dimwitts can't see this coming.

Are yorubaa muslims Shiite or Sunni?

This is what religious madness leads to..

Lalung should avoid involving himself and the state in these Islamic fights.

It was stated that some foolish youth attacked the sect while they where celebrating, instead of the govt to arrest and deal with the youth they are banning the sect.

I can see northern Nigeria hasn't learnt anything.

Until these northern bomboclats force these shites to become another boko haram, they will not rest. Well, to us in the East, we see northern Nigeria as a miniature middle east that is meant to be at perpetual daggers drawn to annihilate themselves. We will keep watching the live thriller on television and social media

OK

They are ban anywhere they exist because of their troublesome nature, they don't love peace at all, and now trouble find them so they deal with it

HungerBAD:
Interesting.

The Kaduna Government placed a ban on their activities, the Kano Government did the same thing, ditto Plateau State. So, my question is, what exactly about the Shiites scares everybody?are they the extreme wing of Islam?

Somthing like that. They're going upandan causing trouble with people who don't agree with their ideologies. Very reactive and troublesome sect

I'm interested in seeing how the Flatronic centipedes react to this given how they lashed out at El Rufai for this same choice of action.

According to this report
They were atacked

So how cm the victims re now the pple posing a security threat
Hmmm 4 dis country

aminulive:
The plateau state government has placed a ban on the activities of shiite muslims (also known as Islamic movement of Nigeria) in the state. The ban on shiites is coming after a clash between youths and some members of the sect in Angwan Rogo, Jos North.

The youths attacked the sect members while they were celebrating 'Ashura', a festival that commemorates the death of Prophet Muhammad's grandson. The husanniya (Worship building) of the sect was burnt down and destroyed by the youths.

State governor, Simon lalong, in a statement issued by his media assistant, Mr. Rufus Bature, said that the activities of the sect in the state could no longer be accepted, adding that the ban was necessary to maintain public peace.
http://politicsngr.com/plateau-state-government-bans-shiites/

cc : lalasticlala

poor reporting.

it is the activities of the IMN (Islamic Movement in Nigeria) that have been banned. not that of Shiites. not all Shiites belong to the IMN in Nigeria. but the IMN is the main Shia group. take example Redeem is a Pentecostal group. NASFAT is a Sunni group. so the religion of Shiite or Shia is not banned. Shia is a worldwide religion or sect/branch of Islam. The IMN is a local group or organization of Nigerian Shia.

anyways, what is the rationale for a christian governor in northern Nigeria joining hands to persecute a Muslim minority? the same persecution that northern Christians complain of, a Christian governor is using the Shiites as punching bag. what a shame! and then when the Fulani/Hausa Sunni beat the hell out of his people in Jos, this same man involving himself in a**lic*ing oppression on the Shia will want others to sympathize with his people.

HungerBAD:
Interesting.

The Kaduna Government placed a ban on their activities, the Kano Government did the same thing, ditto Plateau State. So, my question is, what exactly about the Shiites scares everybody?are they the extreme wing of Islam?

they are scared at the spread of Shia Islam and how powerful and popular the IMN, the main Shia group in the north, is becoming. they are attracting millions. and that means less sheep for the emirs and other mallams or Sunni clerics. so their activities, such as processions, have to be curtailed.

crosbreaka:


they are scared at the spread of Shia Islam and how powerful and popular the IMN, the main Shia group in the north, is becoming. they are attracting millions. and that means less sheep for the emirs and other mallams or Sunni clerics. so their activities, such as processions, have to be curtailed.

Makes sense.

HungerBAD:


Makes sense.

Don't forget also that the extremist Sunnis known as Wahhabi with Saudi links see the Shia as heretics who can be killed. It's the same Wahhabi ideology that Isis, Boko, al shabab and every Sunni terrorist group share. If they don't target Shia, it is Christians. These bans are more or less to appease these extremist Sunnis and their ogas in saudi.

crosbreaka:


Don't forget also that the extremist Sunnis known as Wahhabi with Saudi links see the Shia as heretics who can be killed. It's the same Wahhabi ideology that Isis, Boko, al shabab and every Sunni terrorist group share. If they don't target Shia, it is Christians. These bans are more or less to appease these extremist Sunnis and their ogas in saudi.

But on the other thread yesterday, the one that the Kano Govt stopped them from their rally. Some Muslim guys wrote there that the Shia Muslims are practicing something that is UN-QURANIC.

More like Idolatry.

Is it true?

I seem not to understand why the shiites are hated. Someone shud pls enlightene us/me.

HungerBAD:


But on the other thread yesterday, the one that the Kano Govt stopped them from their rally. Some Muslim guys wrote there that the Shia Muslims are practicing something that is UN-QUARANIC.

More like Idolatry.

Is it true?

You can't know if it is true or false as a non-Muslim except you are Shia or Sunni.

It is like Pentecostal and Protestants calling Catholics idol worshippers. Or asking a Catholic about his views on Jehovah's Witness.

The Shia believe they are the true Muslims or the Muslims who have complete understanding of Islam and the Sunnah.

The Sunnis not only believe they are right, but that others too are wrong.

The point is we shouldn't be concerned with what people see as Quranic or not Quranic except if you really want a religious discussion to know the details. In that case, you should check the Islam board on nairaland. The Sunni and Shia are always having heated debates. You can even search the forum for older threads. People should be given the chance to choose.

crosbreaka:


You can't know if it is true or false as a non-Muslim except you are Shia or Sunni.

It is like Pentecostal and Protestants calling Catholics idol worshippers. Or asking a Catholic about his views on Jehovah's Witness.

The Shia believe they are the true Muslims or the Muslims who have complete understanding of Islam and the Sunnah.

The Sunnis not only believe they are right, but that others too are wrong.

The point is we shouldn't be concerned with what people see as Quranic or not Quranic except if you really want a religious discussion to know the details. In that case, you should check the Islam board on nairaland. The Sunni and Shia are always having heated debates. You can even search the forum for older threads. People should be given the chance to choose.

I will go check.

I have been curious about islam for a long time.

HungerBAD:
Interesting.

The Kaduna Government placed a ban on their activities, the Kano Government did the same thing, ditto Plateau State. So, my question is, what exactly about the Shiites scares everybody?are they the extreme wing of Islam?

Actually they are the people mostly involved in the past killing of Christians at slightest provocation. Northern Nigeria is "metamorphosing" into a mire liberal area and to achieve that some extreme sects might be affected.

Abagworo:

Actually they are the people mostly involved in the past killing of Christians at slightest provocation. Northern Nigeria is "metamorphosing" into a mire liberal area and to achieve that some extreme sects might be affected.

Look at this Sunni trying to misinform others.

Don't you have the fear of God? Your people kill and then you want to blame it on others. Was it not the Shia who were rescuing Christians and particularly igbos in the 2011 post election violence in gyellesu? Why are you trying to tarnish their reputation?

HungerBAD:


I will go check.

I have been curious about islam for a long time.

Albaqir is a Yoruba Shia Muslim that frequently posts on nairaland Islam section.

All I see is the intolerance of man towards mankind.

The youths have no right whatsoever to attack them. They didn't have to take the law into their hands.

The Nigerian state is again playing itself into a danger she might not be able to get ahold of in time before the destruction is done.

Victimization begets retaliation. If care is not taken, this will birth a terror group deadlier than we have ever seen. If their precedence is any indication of their tendencies, then, I urge everyone to thread carefully.

As for Lalong, he's just trying to appeal to his bosses higher up the ladder.

What's the Governors business in this matter sef

Wrong

this is the case of a man that taught his child how to suck blood. when there's no more blood to suck, whose blood is next to suck? his father's I guess. why are the northerners running helter skater? they nurtured shiit just as they nurtured bokoharam to toment the infidels. now the infidels have left their lands for them. katakata must de as they are already used to it. make them enjoy the market wey them buy.

HungerBAD:
Interesting.

The Kaduna Government placed a ban on their activities, the Kano Government did the same thing, ditto Plateau State. So, my question is, what exactly about the Shiites scares everybody?are they the extreme wing of Islam?

they are too violent,especially during their processioning.....u dont come near them during processioning.otherwise,u might be murdered...kaduna residents shut their doors and windows to remain indoors on the day of their processioning