Leading Islamic scholars and clerics from across Northern Nigeria have held a special summit in Kaduna to deliberate on pressing challenges confronting the Nigerian Muslim Ummah and the nation at large.
Hikaya Newspaper reports that the summit, held on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at Umaru Musa Yar’adua Hall, Murtala Muhammad Square, brought together over 600 distinguished Ulamah, scholars, and leaders under the coordination of the Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria (SCSN), in collaboration with major Islamic organizations including JNI, Tijjaniyya, Qadiriyyah, JIBWIS, Salafiyyah, and others.
In a communique issued at the end of the summit, the Ulamah unanimously emphasized the need for unity and collective action among Muslims, guided by the Qur’an and the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (SAW). They pledged to promote brotherhood, mutual respect, and coordinated efforts to strengthen peace and stability in Nigeria, describing unity as the cornerstone for overcoming the multifaceted challenges facing the Ummah.
The summit also expressed concern over the growing misuse of social media to spread hate, misinformation, and division. The clerics urged preachers, youth, and online influencers to use digital platforms responsibly by promoting Islamic values, truth, and social harmony. They also reaffirmed that Islam recognizes Sulh (reconciliation) as an effective means of resolving crises, calling on the government to adopt a balanced and inclusive reconciliation process that considers victims, perpetrators, and affected communities, while integrating rehabilitation and reintegration efforts.
The Ulamah strongly condemned attempts to incite hostility between the Hausa and Fulani communities, describing the two groups as inseparable by virtue of shared faith, culture, and history. They further rejected deviant ideologies that promote reliance on the Qur’an alone while neglecting the Prophetic Sunnah, reiterating that both are inseparable foundations of Islam. The scholars resolved to intensify enlightenment campaigns against such misleading doctrines and strengthen adherence to authentic Islamic scholarship.
On security matters, the summit voiced grave concern over terrorism, banditry, and kidnapping, urging authorities to deploy lawful and decisive measures to restore peace. The Ulamah pledged readiness to collaborate with government and security agencies in peace advocacy and moral reorientation. They also lamented the worsening economic situation characterized by inflation and unemployment, urging federal and state governments to implement urgent and sustainable interventions to reduce hardship and improve citizens’ welfare.
The clerics further condemned both local and international propaganda alleging genocide against Nigerian Christians, describing such claims as false and divisive. They maintained that Muslims have been more affected by insecurity and urged Christian leaders to uphold truth for mutual understanding. The summit also denounced the ongoing genocide and occupation in Gaza, expressing solidarity with the Palestinian people and commending the Nigerian government’s continued support for justice at the United Nations.
The Northern Ulamah reaffirmed their unwavering commitment to promoting peace, unity, and moral leadership in Nigeria. They called on Muslims, especially youths, to participate actively in the ongoing voter registration exercise to strengthen democratic engagement. The summit ended with prayers for divine guidance, justice, and prosperity for Nigeria and the global Muslim Ummah.