The Jama’atu Izalatil Bid’a Wa’iqamatis Sunnah, (JIBWIS Nigeria), below the management of Sheikh Dr Abdullahi Bala Lau, has persistently demonstrated a dedication to fostering peace, unity, and mutual respect between Nigeria and the Niger Republic.
Within the face of rising tensions following statements made by the Niger Republic’s chief, Brig. Common Abdoulrahmane Tchiani, towards Nigeria’s president Bola Ahmed Tinubu, JIBWIS Nigeria took proactive steps to ease tensions and promote dialogue.
Recognising the long-standing historic, cultural, and spiritual ties between Nigeria and Niger Republic, JIBWIS Nigeria dispatched a delegation led by its Nationwide Secretary, Sheikh Muhammad Kabiru Haruna Gombe, to Niamey, Niger Republic, for a preaching session. This initiative aimed to reaffirm the bonds of brotherhood between the 2 neighbouring international locations and emphasise the significance of peaceable coexistence.
JIBWIS Nigeria has been instrumental in fostering peace and unity not solely inside Nigeria but in addition throughout borders.
Underneath Sheikh Abdullahi Bala Lau’s management, the organisation has prioritised dialogue, reconciliation, and peaceable preaching as instruments for battle decision and societal concord.
The delegation to Niger Republic was a mirrored image of this dedication. By partaking instantly with the individuals and spiritual communities within the Niger Republic, JIBWIS Nigeria aimed to clear misunderstandings and dispel any unfavorable perceptions that would threaten bilateral relations. This strategy highlights the organisation’s position as a bridge builder between communities, reinforcing shared values and mutual respect.
Having come this far, let me digress slightly by clarifying misconceptions about Sheikh Kabiru Gombe’s assertion. Throughout his preaching session in Niamey, Niger Republic, Sheikh Muhammad Kabiru Gombe, recognized for his jovial and interesting preaching model, addressed the viewers in a fashion constant along with his long-standing strategy to non secular communication. His model has garnered him thousands and thousands of followers on account of its accessibility and relatability.
Nevertheless, sure teams, labelled as ” undesirable parts”, have tried to misread his phrases, portraying them as disrespectful or divisive. It is very important make clear that Sheikh Kabiru Gombe’s assertion was not supposed to insult or shame anybody. Somewhat, it was a heartfelt reminder to the youth of the Niger Republic in regards to the historic and cultural ties between their nation and Nigeria. His assertion underscores the necessity to uphold mutual respect for every nation’s management and to prioritise peace and unity over conflicts.
Nigeria and Niger Republic share deep-rooted historic, cultural and spiritual connections. These ties transcend political boundaries and are anchored in shared values, household relations, commerce and cultural exchanges.
Sustaining peace and unity between these two neighbouring nations is essential for his or her growth and the general stability of the West African area.
Islam, as a faith of peace, encourages Muslims to foster concord, mutual respect and brotherhood. JIBWIS Nigeria embodies these rules by selling peaceable dialogue and discouraging actions that would result in discord.
Sheikh Abdullahi Bala Lau and your complete management of JIBWIS Nigeria are devoted to making sure that the bonds between Nigeria and the Niger Republic stay sturdy, undisturbed by exterior influences or misinterpretations.
To those that have misunderstood or intentionally distorted Sheikh Kabiru Gombe’s assertion, it’s important to replicate on the broader goal of his phrases. His intent was to remind each Nigerians and Nigeriens of their shared historical past and the need of respecting one another’s management.
Divisive rhetoric and false narratives solely serve to weaken the material of unity that each international locations have constructed over generations.
Peace and mutual respect are foundational to progress. JIBWIS Nigeria calls on all people, particularly the youth, to reject division and embrace the values of brotherhood, unity, and peaceable coexistence. JIBWIS Nigeria, below Sheikh Abdullahi Bala Lau, stays steadfast in its mission to bridge gaps and foster lasting peace between Nigeria and Niger Republic.
The efforts of JIBWIS Nigeria below Sheikh Abdullahi Bala Lau replicate a honest dedication to peace and unity. By actively partaking in dialogue and preaching concord, the Jama’atu Izalatil Bid’a Wa’iqamatis Sunnah, JIBWIS Nigeria, proceed to play a significant position in strengthening the connection between Nigeria and Niger Republic. Each international locations can proceed to thrive as brothers and sisters via understanding, mutual respect, and unwavering dedication to peace.
Anybody trying to create an pointless unfavorable notion in regards to the statements made by Sheikh Kabiru Gombe throughout his preaching session in Niamey, Niger Republic, is probably going doing so with the intent to tarnish each his private fame and that of the Jama’atu Izalatil Bid’a Wa’iqamatis Sunnah below the management of Sheikh Dr Abdullahi Bala Lau.
It is not uncommon for people or teams with hidden agendas to misread or twist statements made by influential figures to serve their very own pursuits. On this case, detractors could intentionally take Sheikh Kabiru Gombe’s phrases out of context to undermine his affect, discredit JIBWIS Nigeria as a really profitable non secular organisation below Sheikh Abdullahi Bala Lau, or simply attempt to create battle between the 2 neighbouring international locations to serve the pursuits of those that profit from instability.
~ Idris, a veteran journalist, writes from Abuja.
