Hijab: Islamic Group Warns. Osun Muslims, Christians‎ on Aftermath of Religious Crisis

By Yinka Kolawole in  Osogbo

A group, Muslim Rights Campaign (MURIC), has urged Muslim and Christian leaders in Osun State to work together for peace in the state.

This was contained in a statement by the Director of MURIC, Prof. Ishaq Akintola, and made available to THISDAY on Tuesday in Osogbo.

Akintola urged adherents of both religions to act in accordance with their doctrines by shunning rancour.

According to him , “There is little or no difference between the Muslim hijab and the Catholic nun’s veil. Instead of this rancour, we advise synergy between Christian and Muslim doctrinal teachings.

“The root of religious crisis can be traced to the lacuna between scriptural teachings and the practice among adherents of Christianity and Islam. Although both religions teach love and peaceful coexistence, the practitioners do the opposite.”

He also  warned faithful of both religions against the aftermath of crisis and called on Osun Police Command to be on alert.

He added, “The police must not abdicate its responsibility. MURIC warned not too long ago that the so-called peaceful coexistence that exists in the South West is a very thin veneer.