Sultan of Sokoto Calls for Muslim Unity at NSCIA Assembly

Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, the Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), addressed Nigerian Muslims at the NSCIA General Assembly held at the National Mosque in Abuja. This assembly marked a significant event, occurring seven years after the last General Assembly.

The Sultan expressed gratitude for the gathering of Muslim leaders and highlighted the assembly's role in fostering unity and sharing ideas within the Muslim community. He noted the absence of the General Assembly was partly due to financial constraints and emphasized the need for Muslims to actively protect their rights to practice Islam freely.

The Sultan stated that Islam does not advocate coercion and encouraged Muslims to support those who choose to embrace the faith voluntarily. He also called for humility and equality among Muslims, asserting that piety is the true measure of worth in the eyes of Allah.