Kanuris, Fulanis, And Hausas Are Boko Haram -Sheikh Ahmad Gumi

A Nigerian Islamic Cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has accused the Kanuris, Fulanis and Hausas during the weekend on Sahara TV of being behind the deadly Islamic sect, Boko Haram.

Gumi, one of Nigeria’s top Islamic clerics, known for his strong and often controversial opinions, Boko Haram is a problem of the northern region of the country and more specifically the Muslim population. “Kanuris, Fulanis and Hausas are the Boko Haram,” Gumi told SaharaTV. The government initially thought it was a northern problem, leave them let them kill themselves.”

Gumi additionally suggested that Muslims in the north sit down to tackle the issue, supported by the government, and the government supported by the international community. “Coordination between these three will lead to an end to Boko Haram,” he stated.

Also reacting to the recent Charlie Hebdo incident in France, which left many writers and artists at the satirical magazine dead, Gumi stated clearly that the Qur’an does not support violence. “Leniency beautifies everything and violence tarnishes everything,” he said, quoting the Prophet Muhammed. “The Qur’an does not encourage anyone to pick arms and fight.”

Gumi however also said that people should not hide behind freedom of speech to condemn other people’s faith.