Why it matters:
This is one of the strongest endorsements yet from a high-ranking Sunni religious figure in Africa for Iran’s doctrine of armed resistance against Israel. It signals growing frustration in Muslim-majority countries and could reflect a shifting tone toward more confrontational strategies.
The big picture:
Gaza remains under relentless bombardment, with food and medical supplies blocked — a situation Sheikh Dan'azumi described as “starvation warfare.”
He blamed both the U.S. and its allies for enabling Israel’s atrocities, calling their support “uncivilized and hypocritical.”
The cleric urged a united global response, both Muslim and non-Muslim, anchored in what he called “Iran’s method”—meaning armed resistance.
What he’s saying:
The head of Nigeria’s Council of Ulema: “What is happening in Gaza is not just a tragedy — it’s terrorism, and it is backed by the hypocrisy of the United States and the West. The world must stop tolerating it.”
“They’re not just bombing Palestinians. They’re starving them. This is an atrocity against all of humanity.”
“The most unfortunate part is the hypocrisy of America and the West, who back Israel’s uncivilized terrorism.”
“Military resistance, as Iran has shown, is the only way to deal with a regime that has for decades killed, dehumanized, and now seeks to eliminate Palestinians through starvation.”
“It’s not just the duty of Muslims. All civilized nations must support this method to stop Israel.”
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