An Upper Shari’a Court in Kano presided over by Khadi Ibrahim Sarki Yola will give judgement today in the trial involving the renowned Islamic Scholar, Sheikh Abduljabbar Nasiru Kabara.
Sheikh Kabara is standing trial before the court for 15 months over allegation of blasphemous statements against the Holy Prophet of Islam, Muhammad, an offense punishable by death under Islamic Law.
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The Scholar, Daily Telescope recalled, was arraigned before the Shari’ah Court since July, 2021 by the state government after he failed to defend himself on the allegation at a debate organized by the government.
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The debate was organized following complaints by some Islamic Scholars in the state, who accused Sheikh Kabara of blasphemy against the personality of Holy Prophet Muhammad, SAW.
However, having failed to defend himself during the debate, Sheikh Kabara was arraigned before the court for alleged blasphemy against Holy Prophet, Muhammad, SAW.
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Heavily armed scurity personnel have been deployed to the court for today’s sitting.
Details later…
