Buhari makes case for futuristic, untainted global education on Islam

By Egena Sunday Ode

President Muhammadu Buhari, yesterday in Madinah, Saudi Arabia said the spread of true knowledge of the religion of Islam is the most important task now facing global Muslims while commending, at the same time, the Saudi government for deploying latest technological tools in presenting the core of Islam, its lofty purposes, and qualitative teachings.

Buhari spoke after an extensive tour of the International Fair and Museum of the Prophet’s Biography and Islamic Civilization in the city as part of his engagement in the Holy City, He said the Muslim community needed a system that is futuristic, bringing knowledge and education in a new system that will make for a good understanding of the very features of the religion.

“It is necessary,” said the President, “to have a better understanding of the religion, away from its misconstrued teachings and perceptions as a way to achieving global peace, harmony and progress.”

He praised the Saudi authorities for their efforts to take the world to the established roots of Islamic civilization, adding however that a more concerted international effort is needed, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Graba Shehu.

According to the President, the Museum “seeks to preserve and present Islam in its true and pure image, and in its noble and elevated teachings, and that it is a message of mercy, love, justice, peace, and moderation, through cultural exhibitions and museums where the beauty of buildings and the majesty of meanings are combined.

“It also seeks to provide a comprehensive cultural overview of the Prophet, his noble manners, great morals, and flexible teachings, in a distinct scientific and researchbased approach, using the latest technologies, and the most advanced and creative presentation tools.”

Interim gov’t under any guise

resisted - Nigeria Diasporas

From Femi Oyelola, Kaduna

The Nigeria Diaspora Academics United Kingdom/Ireland and Campaign for Democracy (CD) United Kingdom/Ireland has warned that any attempt to foist an interim government under whatever guise to overthrow the current democracy and the rule of law in Nigeria will be met with stiff resistance.

President of the groups, Akeem Dan Farauta, stated this in a statement made available to the media in Kaduna yesterday.

The statement stated that such moves will have damming consequences, will be grievous and eventual incineration of the country.