Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto state has observed that the poor conception of the stand of Islam, has given impetus to the evil plots of Islamic insurgents.
He made the observation at a book launch held at Sultan Maccido Institute for Qur’an and Islamic Studies in Sokoto on Saturday.
According to him, “we are all aware of what is happening in the North-West, North-East and North-Central where some of us have capitalized on poor understanding of the religion by the people to manipulate the general populace, particularly youths, to cause trouble.
“No doubt, this works by Dr Jabir is a step in the right direction, which will be augmented by the state government, that will engage more Islamic scholars to bring about moral regeneration, upgrade education and bring about peaceful coexistence.
“For these reasons, the publication of the books couldn’t have come at no better time than now considering the kind of challenges the religion is facing today in our country and abroad,” Tambuwal said.
He noted that Islam is not a religion of violence, but a faith which foundation was built on peaceful coexistence and the books will improve its scholarship.
Sultan Sa’ad Abubakar commended the author for his hardwork and talent towards publishing the books, saying that the Sultanate Council had done similar works where it enumerated 313 Islamic books out of the many written by his forefathers.
According to him, 190 of such books have been published and distributed within and outside the country, stressing that the Council, in collaboration with state university, will create a department of Caliphate Study, where students will be thought the history and good work of the Sokoto Caliphate.
The National Chairman of Jama’atul Izalatul Bidia Wa Iqamatus Sunnah (JIBWIS), Shekih Abdullahi Lau, spoke extensively on the importance of seeking knowledge.
The author of the books, Dr Jabir Maihula expressed appreciation to all those who contributed in one way or the other towards publishing the books.
Over N92 million was realised at the launching of the three Islamic books, including ‘Ibn Taimiyya in the Literature of Contemporary Jihadists’ and ‘Tafarkin Sunnah Mai Kaiwa Zuwa Aljanna Da Makwabtaka Da Allah Ma’abucin Ni’ima’ translated from the Arabic version written by Sheikh Usmanu Danfodio.
Sokoto government donated N35 million followed by some federal legislators and their associates, led by Senator Aliyu Wamakko, who contributed over N16 million.
The chief launcher, Alhaji Dr Umaru Kwabo bought 30 copies of the three books with the sum of N10 million while other launchers, including Sanusi Dantata Foundation, purchased some copies of the books with N3 million as announced by Engr Sanusi Dantata who personally purchased copies of the books with the sum of N2 million.
Also, members of the State House of Assembly, (SOHA) donated N1 million through the Speaker, Aminu Achida, who personally launched the books with N1 million.
Other corporate launchers include AA Rano and Rahamaniyya Global Re sources.
