Date: 2019-08-28

Some Islamic scholars from Saudi Arabia and Nigeria yesterday met in Ilorin, Kwara State Capital, and discussed how to bring about peaceful propagation of Islam.

The scholars at the conference, titled "Correcting the Wrongs in the Society: Its Principles and Skills", were of the opinion that some Muslims had wrong perception about jihad.

Shaykh Solih Ibn Ali Abu al-Khayl of the Saudi Arabia Islamic Centre, advised those interested in propagating Islam to do it peacefully and in accordance with the dictates of the Holy Qur'an and traditions of Prophet Muhammad.

According to him, Islam abhors violence in whatever form and guise. He said acting in accordance with the dictates of the Qur'an would ensure peace among the Muslim faithful and the adherents of other faiths.

The proprietor of Darul Ikhtab Wa Sunnah, Dr AbdulKadir Salman Solagberu, said the conference was organized to acquaint Islamic scholars with the best ways of propagating Islam towards ensuring peaceful coexistence among people of various faiths. He said there was a greater need for social interaction among people of various religious beliefs "and this can only be achieved in an atmosphere of peace."

A resource person at the conference, Dr AbdulHamid Badmas of the University of Ilorin, urged Islamic scholars to engage in constructive criticisms while trying to correct the ills of the society or personalities. The conference organized by Darul Ikhtab Wa Sunnah, Ilorin in collaboration with the Nayat Centre, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, was the fifth in the series as similar events had been held in Abuja, Lagos and Ogun States.