Jonathan Deserves Commendation For Anti Gay Law:– Alhaji Tahir

Senior Special Assistant to the President on Islamic Affairs, Alhaji Tahir Umar, has commended President Goodluck Jonathan for signing Same-Sex Marriage Prohibition law.
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In a statement in Abuja on Wednesday, Umar said by signing the law, the president spoke the mind of many Nigerians, who rejected the idea.
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He said the proposal also negated the teachings of Islam and the traditions of Prophet Muhammad.
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“The institution of marriage, as ordained by Allah and practised by the prophet is a legally contracted union between a man and a woman.
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“Engaging in gay marriage, lesbianism and other forms of marriage which contradict what is laid down in the Holy Qur’an and the Hadith, is a major sin before Allah,” he said.
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Umar described the law as a triumph for the administration, which had been working hard to ensure greater understanding and promotion of peace and harmony among Muslims and Christians.
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He said same-sex marriage was an unnecessary distraction capable of breeding discontent in the Nigerian society.
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He said the signing of the law coincided with the period when Muslims in the country joined their counterparts all over the world to celebrate Maulud Nabiyyi.
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Umar said because of the importance of Maulud Nabiyyi, President Goodluck Jonathan dispatched a delegation to Niger Republic and Senegal for international prayer session to mark the birth of Muhammad.
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The delegation was led by the Minister of Special Duties, Alhaji Saminu Turaki.
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“Maulud Nabiyyi is a period in which we are constantly reminded of the life and teachings of the Prophet Muhammad, who preached the virtues of peace, tolerance and love for one another.”
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Umar called on Muslims to imbibe the teachings of the prophet by living peacefully with one another.