Clerics Who Join Politics Are Better Than Those Praying For Politicians – Gumi

Prominent Islamic Scholar Sheikh Ahmad Abubakar Gumi has said that religious clerics who actively participate in politics and contest elections are preferable to those who remain on the sidelines, praying for politicians from the comfort of their homes.
Gumi made the remark while contributing to the ongoing debate over whether Islamic scholars should engage directly in partisan politics or restrict themselves to religious preaching and spiritual guidance.
The issue has generated widespread discussion following the increasing involvement of some clerics in politics, a development that continues to divide opinion among Muslims, particularly in northern Nigeria.
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