Sheikh Gumi Defends Sharia Law Amid U.S. Congressional Pressure

Sheikh Gumi, a prominent Islamic cleric based in Kaduna, Nigeria, has spoken out against calls for the abolition of Sharia law in the country. His remarks were prompted by a report indicating that members of the U.S.

Congress submitted a request urging the Nigerian government to abolish Sharia blasphemy laws. Gumi emphasized that Sharia law is an exclusive right for Muslims and should remain intact to protect their religious interests.

He argued that the governance of religious matters should not be subject to external interference, framing the issue as one of religious freedom and self-determination for Muslims. Gumi's comments come amid renewed scrutiny of religious laws in Nigeria, particularly in the northern states where Sharia operates alongside conventional legal systems.

He described the situation as a double standard in global discourse regarding religion and governance, expressing frustration over perceived selective criticism of Islamic legal systems.