Kano — A Kano-based Muslim group under the auspices of Concerned Citizens of Kano State has taken peace campaign to various churches in the state in a move to bridge the gap that has threatened the peaceful coexistence of both faiths.
The coordinator of the group Engr. Bashir Is'haq Bashir said the move was to emphasize unity and peace between the two faiths and to urge the Christian faithful to disregard rumours as Muslims in the state are solidly with them.
"It is indeed known to all that Christians have wronged Muslims in Nigeria and also Muslims have wronged Christians, but this is not a time to apportion blames. This is a time for reconciliation and forgiveness; a time for us to join hands together for our common good in fighting our common enemies."
He explained that the move is in conformity with solidarity and also to show to every Christian in the state that the Muslims wish them no harm as Islam has categorically decreed to all Muslims to live in peace with them.
Engr. Bashir also quoted verses from the Holy Qur'an where Islam recognizes the piousness of Jesus Christ, reaffirming that every good Muslim should believe in Jesus Christ and also regard himself as a guiding angel of every Christian.
The Chairman, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Bishop Ransom Bello who was in the company of the delegation that accompanied the group to all the churches visited, stated that the move made by the group was indeed a very good one taking into consideration the present situation in the country. He urged all the Christian faithful to convey the message to others that were not opportune to be part of the congregation.
The churches visited by the group were: Our Lady of Fatima Cathedral Church, ECWA Hausa section, Cathedral Church of Holy Trinity, the Holy Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church and Calvary Life Assembly.
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What say u all those blood sucking people that are bent on causing religious crises. Why are u suddenly quiet, I thought by now you should be commending or otherwise this noble gesture of tolerance, love and sense of brotherliness exhibited by our Muslim brothers? This is what we have been saying since we are all one but with different beliefs. Islam is the only religion on earth that makes it an article of faith for its followers to believe in Jesus Christ(NO Muslim is a Muslim if he does not believe in Jesus Christ), his miracles , his miraculous birth and his return one day. Do u also know that in the Qur'an our holy book, there is a whole chapter dedicated to the Mother of Jesus and called the Mother of all Nations. So dear friends the world we leave today is an information era, use this opportunity to learn about those things u dnt know and may well understand what u never cared to know.
This doesn't prove that Muslims are less dangerous. It might well have been a reconaisance study of their next target. Just keep your eyes open.
We are not interested in their hypocritical open space praying. Action speaks louder than voice.
By the way, it was selfish of them to take over a park where Occupy Nigeris was taking place for their so called prayer. It is not an evidence of tolerance or understanding but rather of intolerance and selfishness.
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@ excisionist, its very clear from your statement that you are a Muslim hater and not of Boko haram only.
Its sad to hear u a Christain(are you?) That is suppose to have love in your heart think negative always of people when u are suppose to abide by the teachings of your "Lord and Savior" (disappointed). I am quit sure you are among those sunday, sunday worshipers that conveniently call themselves Christians.
Let me give u an example to ease your hate if possible: You see last year on Sallah day(Islamic festival that symbolizes the noble act of Abraham), muslims went to pray, while praying a whole Christain community in Rukuba, Jos, Plateau went on rampage killing women, children,men and burnt over 200 cars and bikes. On one episode, a Father with his only Four sons,9, 7,5 and3 year olds were burnt alive to the fury of their Father. The youngest, when being rescued was only crying out " Aba hulana, hulana" meaning " Father my cap, my cap" and he died in they arms of his father.
This act went on to the extend of them eating their victims flesh, running, chanting victory songs with human heads on stakes and they recorded it, hmmm.... This is un-christianic, inhuman but you did not hear us making a fuss about it and hating our Christain brethren.
All these acts (Christain or Muslim "followers") should not be condoned by any sane human being and should not be seen as trademark of such religions.