Gumi preaches peace, mutual respect between Christians, Muslims

Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has called for bid and communal respect betwixt Christians and Muslims, condemning some blasphemy and lawlessness.

In a connection shared via Facebook connected Tuesday, Gumi described some acts arsenic irresponsible and contrary to spiritual teachings.

He stressed that Islam promotes bid and respect, adding that nary idiosyncratic has the close to instrumentality the instrumentality into their ain hands.

He besides urged non-Muslims to respect values considered ineffable by Muslims and debar actions that could beryllium seen arsenic desecration.

Gumi warned that overseas interests whitethorn beryllium seeking to incite spiritual struggle successful Nigeria but expressed assurance that astir Nigerians would not prosecute successful violence.

He added that anyone who breaks the instrumentality would beryllium held accountable for their actions.

Gumi said: “A telephone to bid for each Christian and Muslim. Blasphemy and lawlessness are some irresponsible and antithetical to each religions.

“Islam, successful particular, is simply a religion of bid and respect. Nobody is allowed to instrumentality the instrumentality into their hands. We besides anticipation non-Muslims volition respect what Muslims clasp ineffable and desist fr...