As the Muslim community prepares to observe the holy month of Ramadan, the Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI) has underscored the importance of unity and integrity among Islamic scholars.
The President-General of JNI, Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, appealed to the Annual Pre-Ramadan Meeting in Kaduna.
The meeting had a theme; ‘Social Media and Islamic Scholarship, Causes of Conflict among Muslim Scholars’.
The Sultan said it has become necessary for Muslims to unite under one umbrella.
He however urged that Muslims must speak and work for Islam, saying, is imperative in this part of the world.
“We must not allow our differences and level of understanding of Islam to divide us to the point that we insult one another, “Abubakar stressed.
According to him, nobody has a monopoly on knowledge “Whatever you think or you know, somebody knows better than you .”
The Sultan said that by adhering to proper guidelines and ethics, the scholars can promote a positive and uplifting Ramadan experience for all.
Earlier in his address, Professor Khalid Aliyu, the Secretary General of JNI highlighted the importance of responsible scholarship and the need for the scholars to adhere to proper guidelines and ethics.
Aliyu emphasised that Muslim scholars have a critical role to play in promoting unity and understanding within the Muslim community.
He however said, this can only be achieved if the scholars adhere to proper scholarly ethics, and avoid personal opinions and sectarian propaganda.
Aliyu also urged the scholars to be responsible in their use of social media. “With the rise of social media, it has become easier for scholars to share their teachings and connect with a wider audience.”
However, this has also led to the spread of misinformation and the promotion of divisive ideologies.”
Aliyu disclosed that JNI had established guidelines for Tafsir sessions, which emphasised the need for the scholars to adhere to proper scholarly ethics and avoid sectarian propaganda.
He also called on the scholars to prioritise wisdom and humility in their teachings.
“This includes avoiding public disputes and instead focusing on promoting a positive and uplifting message. The importance of unity and integrity among the Muslim scholars cannot be overstated.”
The meeting has several first-class Emirs, Islamic scholars, and academics from across the country in attendance.
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