Boko Haram: Our current Islamic teaching creates violence and hatred toward Non-Muslims - Dr. Tawfik Hamid

"I am a Muslim by faith.... a Christian by spirit....a Jew by heart....and above all I am a human being."Dr. Tawfik Hamid" 

Dr. Hamid is an Egyptian scholar and author From the heart of a Muslim - "I was born a Muslim and lived all my life as a follower of Islam. After the barbaric terrorist attacks done by the hands of my fellow Muslims everywhere on this globe, and after the too many violent acts by Islamists in many parts of the world, I feel responsible as a Muslim and as a human being, to speak out and tell the truth to protect the world and Muslims as well from a coming catastrophe and war of civilizations. I have to admit that our current Islamic teaching creates violence and hatred toward Non-Muslims. We Muslims are the ones who need to change. 

Abuja #BringBackOurGirls Rally: The Need to End Slavery - by Dr. Jibrin Ibrahim

The Abuja #BringBackOurGirls rally in Abuja on Saturday afternoon was exceptional. The former FCT Minister, Aliyu Modobbo, in his solidarity message articulated clearly a point that is in many people’s mind. There is a concerted attempt to re-introduce slavery into Nigeria and we must all come out and struggle against slavery.

The most poignant message was from the Senator representing Borno South  in the senate, Mohammed Ali Ndume. He explained that he had been falsely accused of being a financier of Boko Haram. He came with two of his immediate junior sisters, both of whom are Christians. He added that their mother died as the regional women’s leader of the COCIN Church. His family is equally divided between Christians and Muslims so how could he sponsor a group that is trying to kill his own mother and sisters. He also came with his wife whose senior brother had been killed by the terrorists. 

Terrorism, he explained has no religion or tribe, they are criminals out to kill.