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Insult Prophet Muhammad, face death – Sultan declares

Shekinat Abubakar

The Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar III has stated that the law prescribing punishment for anyone who insults the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) will not be repealed in Nigeria.

He said there will be no excuse or leniency for anyone who insults the Messenger of Allah (SAW) such a person will immediately face capital punishment.

He added that they will not sit back and watch someone disrespect the Messenger of Allah (SAW)whom they love above all and then refuse to take action against that person.

The Sultan further declared that no government or threat will prevent Muslims from implementing Sharia in Nigeria.