Nigeria’s Amirul Hajj and Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammad Sanusi II, on Friday night said Nigerians will no longer participate in the stoning of devil ritual, except they get accommodation close to Jamrat, where the exercise will take place.
The Emir’s reaction followed the recent stampede in Saudi Arabia that killed several pilgrims, including about 70 Nigerians.
He also reiterated his earlier position that blacks, particularly Nigerians were not responsible for the stampede.
The Emir, who quoted several verses of the Qur’an, said refusal to perform the stoning of devil ritual does not in any way invalidate one’s pilgrimage.
He said, “During the era of Prophet Muhammad (SAW), he permitted pilgrims who came on camels to stay in Makkah after Arafat, instead of staying in Mina and sleeping at Muzdalifa.
“So, if the Prophet can give such grace to some people, just to protect their animals, why didn’t our scholars educate our people properly to avoid this untoward hardship and death
“Therefore, it will be part of my recommendation to the Federal Government that, if we cannot get accommodation close to Jamrat where the Arabs reside in Mina, then this year may be the last time we will sleep in Mina and Muzdalifa because we want to stone the devil.
“If one deliberately refuses to perform the stoning of the devil ritual, all he needs to do is just to slaughter a ram. So, if this is the situation, why do we go and suffer and die instead of sacrificing a ram.” Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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I like your liberality Sir!
ReplyDeleteWe need to value our lives.
Our hearts go out to the families that lost their loved ones.
May Allah grant the dead eternal rest.
May there souls rest in peace. Amin.
ReplyDeleteFinally, the devil can call himself a winner! Then, why the godly ritual? The deaths from the stoning actions, I thought, should be a multiple entry visa to heaven where 70 virgins await the martyr with open legs!
ReplyDeleteHahaha, u ppl have been stonnning d devil since the existence of mekka and d devil decides to fight back u den complain, Haba na it's unfair na.
ReplyDeleteHahaha u make my day with this. Very hilarious
DeleteWhy do u people complain about deaths in Hajj anyway when it is a direct entry to paradise? Shouldn't u be thanking the Saudi authorities for creating an environment which allows deaths during hajj to occur? Or are u having a 2nd thought about going to paradise?
DeleteCan somebody help with this question: how was Islam spread from Saudi Arabia to places to like Southern Nigeria? Was it through peaceful evangelism or forceful conversions?
ReplyDeleteLogic is not the basis of any faith, including yours. Show some tolerance and respect for other people's faiths, even if you have none. Of course, we should be reasonable...
DeleteForceful conversions. Especially women because the edicts of the religion favours men and tramples on the rights and freedoms of women who practice it. So i can say some men peacefully convert but most are forced though then women are forced 99% of the time - Obas
DeleteAnonymous 7:38Am , you are a fool indeed. What is your business if you are not a Muslim. Must you critisize ?
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