Why it matters:
Nigerian Muslims are holding rallies and conferences in solidarity with Palestinians as Israel, backed by the United States, is committing genocide marked by mass killings, starvation, displacement, and blocking humanitarian aid to Gaza.
The big picture:
The Lagos conference gathered prominent Friday mosque leaders, hundreds of attendees, and Palestinian nationals. Participants waved Palestinian flags and carried placards condemning Israel’s atrocities and war crimes against children and women in Gaza.
What he's saying:
Sheikh Abdur Rahman Ahmad, Chairman of the Ulama Wing of the CIO, said:
“A united voice is our only strength against the injustice of Israel and America on Gaza. We call upon all Muslim nations to set aside political differences and diplomatic normalization with the Zionist regime. Your silence, or muted condemnations, is perceived as a betrayal and as a license for the aggressor to continue its crimes.”
He urged Arab and Muslim countries to use their economic and political leverage to pressure Israel and its Western allies to end the terrorism against Palestinians.
What they're saying:
Palestinian national Ramzi Abu Ibrahim praised former Nigerian Minister of Aviation Chief Femi Fani-Kayode—a Christian politician and human rights advocate—for consistently supporting Palestine and opposing Zionism. He urged both Muslims and Christians in Nigeria to follow Fani-Kayode’s example.
Highlighting the killing of thousands of children and Qur’an memorizers, Abu Ibrahim cited the Prophet Muhammad’s saying: “The one who does not care about the Muslims is not one of them.”He called on Muslims worldwide to reflect on their tangible contributions to Gaza, warning that Allah and the Prophet will question their role in resisting Israeli aggression.
Key points:
- CIO urges Gulf and Muslim nations to stand up against Israeli crimes in Gaza.
- Calls for using economic and political influence to pressure Israel and its allies.
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Nigerian Muslim Leaders Denounce Humanitarian Catastrophe in Gaza
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