Muslims, Christians Must Confront Injustice Worldwide — Zeenatuddeen Zakzaky
The Islamic movement in Nigeria, popularly known as Shi’ites, has called on Muslims and Christians across the world to unite and consistently stand against oppression in order to promote justice and improve living conditions globally.
Malama Zeenatuddeen Ibraheem Zakzaky, wife of the leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria, Sheikh Ibraheem Zakzaky, made the appeal on Sunday during the closing ceremony of the 5th International Conference on Islamic Thought themed, “The State of Affairs and the Way Out," organised by the Sisters Forum and Academic Forum held at Event centre in Bauchi,
The conference was organised by the Sisters and Academic Fora under the leadership of Sheikh Zakzaky.
She urged Muslims to align their lives with the teachings of the Qur’an and the traditions of the Prophet.
She said, “Muslims must live their lives according to how Allah enjoined us in the Qur’an and the way the Prophet has brought it to us.”
According to her, the aim of the conference was to remind adherents of their responsibility to live as true Muslims.
“We are not saying that everybody should become Muslims, but we also cannot afford to live against the teachings of the Qur’an,” she added.
Commenting on the conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran, she described the situation as a struggle between oppressors and the oppressed.
“I don’t want people to ask me about this war, but as all can see, it is now clear. I am siding with the axis of resistance against aggression. We know who the aggressors are,” she said.
Also speaking after a symbolic rally held on the sidelines of the conference, a follower of Zakzaky, Abdullahi Musa, said the demonstration was aimed at showing solidarity with Iran and the Palestinian people.
“We are out today as usual. We have been coming out for decades to show our solidarity with the oppressed people of Palestine. Many have been killed for this cause, but we continue because it is mandated for all believers to stand against injustice,” he said.
Musa stressed that the struggle for justice transcends religion, noting that both Muslims and Christians are obligated to defend the oppressed.
“It is mandatory to act against injustice. The purpose of all prophets is to fight for justice. That is why we are ready to even lose our lives in the process,” he added.
He called on the Nigerian government to take more decisive stance on global injustices, particularly in relation to Palestine.
“We have seen many nations act against this injustice, but we are yet to see concrete action by the Nigerian government. It is not enough. The government must clearly show solidarity with the oppressed,” he said.
Musa also criticised the country’s political system, arguing that Nigeria’s challenges stem from systemic issues rather than leadership alone.
“Yes, we are heading towards general elections, but does it work? The problem in this country is not leadership but the system. We have tried different political parties, yet the situation continues to worsen,” he stated.
After the closing ceremony, thousands of participants and members of the Islamic movement of Nigeria staged a peaceful protest in Bauchi, marching to the CBN Roundabout while chanting slogans in support of Palestine and condemning the United States and Israel over ongoing conflicts in the Middle East.
The protesters described the actions of Western powers as acts of injustice and oppression, calling for global resistance
