The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has dismissed claims of a planned “Islamisation” of Nigeria, describing such narratives as impossible and divisive.
Speaking on Wednesday at the First Triennial Meeting of the Nigeria Inter-Religious Council (NIREC) in Abuja, the Sultan affirmed that Muslims have no agenda to dismantle the Christian population, stating that God in His wisdom brought both faiths together for a purpose.
He noted that in his 20 years on the council, he has never missed a meeting, a testament to his commitment to peace.
“We believe talking is better than fighting. Let us understand our differences rather than trying to forget them; I am a Muslim, you are a Christian, and we must live together with respect,” he said.
Addressing the theme of religious literacy, the monarch warned against the rise of “self-styled” clerics who lack deep theological knowledge.
He pointed out that knowing the Arabic language does not make one an Islamic scholar, just as pastors in parts of the Middle East preach in Arabic.
He urged religious leaders to be literate enough to guide their followers correctly and prevent the weaponisation of faith for selfish or political gains.
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