Tuesday, 22 May 2012
Muslim Students Paralyse University Of Ibadan Over Student Preacher-PM News, Lagos
Muslim students of the University of Ibadan, UI, this morning paralysed activities during a protest against the institution’s refusal to expel a part four law student, Miss Seun Olubunmi Adegunsoye who preached gospel in the school mosque last Friday.
Adegunsoye of Mountain of Fire and Miracle Church, according to reports, preached at the mosque last Friday to the Muslim faithful.
While she was preaching, the Muslim students mobilised themselves, attacked the lady and beat her mercilessly.
The school’s security men rescued her and took her away for questioning.
Sources saidhe institution’s Vice Chancellor, Professor Olufemi Bamiro, appealed to the Muslim students not to foment any trouble, promising that the issue would appropriately investigated.
However, the Muslim students went haywire when they found out that the institution’s bulletin which was released this morning did not report the incident and the punishment the school authority has meted out to the preacher.
The students who barricaded all the entrances leading to the premier university and carried placards prevented both academic and non-academic staff from gaining access into the school this morning.
Among the inscriptions written on their placard were: “No to terrorism. No religion should be allowed to terrorize us in our country”; “We will not take any unreligious act from any religious group”; “We will do everything possible to protect our religion”; “We will not accept insult from any religion”; “Olubunmi should be expelled from UI because she has done what is wrong”; “Olubunmi should be arraigned before a court of law for preaching in the mosque”.
According to a leaflet signed by a student called Almin, they demanded that Adegunsoye be expelled from the school and charged to court.
Other demands include: Investigating religious leaders behind the lady, carry out medical examination on the lady to find out whether she is mentally sound, ban Christians from preaching in public places in the school, and punish anyone who facilitated her release from the school security net.
Official reaction from the institution could not be sought as at the time of filing this report but it was gathered that the VC would address the press later in the day.
The school’s PRO, Mrs. Joke Akinpelu who was on leave, rushed down to see what was happening but she was also prevented from entering the school.
Her words, “I can’t say anything now because I am on leave but I have called the VC who will later address the press. As you can see, I can’t even enter but I will see if I can jump the fence to enter the premises and see how we can bring the situation under control.”
Good news
I would not like to be of offense in any way sir but then you talked about a number of prophets that came before my Lord Jesus Christ did and that none of them ever talked about GOD ALMIGHTY about having a SON, however the scriptures that were written all point to the Son of GOD. Take a look at Psalms 22:1, which says, "My God my God, why hast thou forsaken me? Why art thou so far from helping me, and from the words of my roaring?" look at Matthew 26:47-54, please read it, David also talked about the crucifixtion of Jesus Christ Psalms 22:16, if you look at the Book of Hebrews chapter five verses seven too you see a similar word, look at Psalms some of them talk about Jesus 57:4, 35:16 to 18. But blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered as in Psalm 32, Dan 4:13. Finally for now look at Isaiah 53.
Relgion and dogmatism
When you educated people without religion they become best people . If you educate people with the tone of religion, you create beast out of them.
All religions talks about GOD. God is the good deeds of man in Flesh and Bad deeds of man in is Evil.
So far us religions of the world have different levels of reasoning,It will be appropriate to tolerate one another to prove the existence of the faith we practice.
This should be a lesson to us all. Again, if we claim we are religious, we should practice it teachings(Love, kind etc) and not the contrarily.
Religion and Extremism
I want to say here that the foundation upon which every religion is built is love, which is suppose to direct an guide our course of action.
Religion as it is varies and i say categorically it does not mean salvation.
A sincere apology to the muslim brothers but nontheless, a religion that is not accommodating is devoid of love and forgiveness.
The Prophet Mohammed(SAW) fought Jihad war at that time because there was a life threatening situation and as such there is justification for that war. He never fought the unbelievers and neither did he went to war with people of other religions.
I remember vividly some three years back right by a church, the muslim brothers having their preaching session and behold virtually all that was said were against the tenets of the other religion at a point it became a blasphemy. The session went peacefully and nobody challenged them for not using a mosque.The christian brothers continued with their night vigil believing that we serve one God in a different manner.
Extemism sets in when you think your religion is paramount to that of others and as such everything must be done to protect it. In all sincerity, what the lady did i will not say is right but at the same time, a muslim scholar/student should have engaged her in a scholarly discussion sharing what both religion have to offer for the benefit an upliftment of mankind.
Nobody can in this life fight for God, he never sent us to this world to defend him. And if any one is defending his/her religion, then we are looking at extremists in disguise.
Love towards mankind
Dear Readers, First of all I would definitely apologise our Christian Sister for the inhumanly behaviour shown to her by half learned Muslims.
There were advent of 124,000 Holy Prophets in this earth.All came with one single message Glorify ALMIGHTY GOD alone & share love & kindness with your fellow humanbeing.
Holy Prophet Mohammed allowed Christians to Pray in His own Mosque in the Holy City of Madina.
Holy Prophet Mohammed never cursed any non Muslim.
Holy Prophet Mohammed was guided by ALMIGHTY GOD through Quran: There are many decent christians who say I am Christian.Be kind to them.
Holy Quran allowed Muslims to Propagate Islam in a very gentle & honourable way.
Interfaith discussion must be allowed to propagate one other's Religion in all Religious centres for " Islam confirms" There is no compulsion on Religion" People have free will & they may remain believer or non believer.
Holy Prophet told Muslims" You are not one of me whose neighbours are not safe from you"
Holy Quran says" Killing an innocent person is like killing entire humanity"
ALMIGHTY ALLAH loves all human being. HE is the supreme Ruler of the Universe.
Judgement in HIS OWN: Whomever He WANTS will pardon & Whom ever He wants He can cast him to Hell.
Muslims cannot boast of paradise like wrong notion of Christians.
ALMIGHTY GOD is most merciful & inspite of our all prayers ,we can never claim paradise but will seek HIS mercy. .All holy Prophets can pray for us but only ALMIGHTY GOD can help us & forgive us.
Muslims can politly state" Before Holy Jesus there were advent of 123998 Prophets,none said
that ALMIGHTY GOD had a son,And a new invention came that Holy Jesus was the Son of GOD.
Just think Holy Adam had most miraculous birth without Parents yet He never claimed to be the SON of GOD, how a sensible people can allocate a SON equal to ALMIGHTY GOD.
No man will be forgiven who allocate equality with ALMIGHTY GOD.
No one has seen ALMIGHTY GOD. HE is not a person of flesh & blood.
I will invite non Muslims to read the Gospel of ST Barnabas.Its not written by Muslims. A copy was hidden in the library of 5th Pope & later it was discovered by Muslims & transalated by a number of English People. Thank You.
Love towards mankind
Dear Readers, First of all I would definitely apologise our Christian Sister for the inhumanly behaviour shown to her by half learned Muslims.
There were advent of 124,000 Holy Prophets in this earth.All came with one single message Glorify ALMIGHTY GOD alone & share love & kindness with your fellow humanbeing.
Holy Prophet Mohammed allowed Christians to Pray in His own Mosque in the Holy City of Madina.
Holy Prophet Mohammed never cursed any non Muslim.
Holy Prophet Mohammed was guided by ALMIGHTY GOD through Quran: There are many decent christians who say I am Christian.Be kind to them.
Holy Quran allowed Muslims to Propagate Islam in a very gentle & honourable way.
Interfaith discussion must be allowed to propagate one other's Religion in all Religious centres for " Islam confirms" There is no compulsion on Religion" People have free will & they may remain believer or non believer.
Holy Prophet told Muslims" You are not one of me whose neighbours are not safe from you"
Holy Quran says" Killing an innocent person is like killing entire humanity"
ALMIGHTY ALLAH loves all human being. HE is the supreme Ruler of the Universe.
Judgement in HIS OWN: Whomever He WANTS will pardon & Whom ever He wants He can cast him to Hell.
Muslims cannot boast of paradise like wrong notion of Christians.
ALMIGHTY GOD is most merciful & inspite of our all prayers ,we can never claim paradise but will seek HIS mercy. .All holy Prophets can pray for us but only ALMIGHTY GOD can help us & forgive us.
Muslims can politly state" Before Holy Jesus there were advent of 123998 Prophets,none said
that ALMIGHTY GOD had a son,And a new invention came that Holy Jesus was the Son of GOD.
Just think Holy Adam had most miraculous birth without Parents yet He never claimed to be the SON of GOD, how a sensible people can allocate a SON equal to ALMIGHTY GOD.
No man will be forgiven who allocate equality with ALMIGHTY GOD.
No one has seen ALMIGHTY GOD. HE is not a person of flesh & blood.
I will invite non Muslims to read the Gospel of ST Barnabas.Its not written by Muslims. A copy was hidden in the library of 5th Pope & later it was discovered by Muslims & transalated by a number of English People. Thank You.
Love towards mankind
Dear Readers, First of all I would definitely apologise our Christian Sister for the inhumanly behaviour shown to her by half learned Muslims.
There were advent of 124,000 Holy Prophets in this earth.All came with one single message Glorify ALMIGHTY GOD alone & share love & kindness with your fellow humanbeing.
Holy Prophet Mohammed allowed Christians to Pray in His own Mosque in the Holy City of Madina.
Holy Prophet Mohammed never cursed any non Muslim.
Holy Prophet Mohammed was guided by ALMIGHTY GOD through Quran: There are many decent christians who say I am Christian.Be kind to them.
Holy Quran allowed Muslims to Propagate Islam in a very gentle & honourable way.
Interfaith discussion must be allowed to propagate one other's Religion in all Religious centres for " Islam confirms" There is no compulsion on Religion" People have free will & they may remain believer or non believer.
Holy Prophet told Muslims" You are not one of me whose neighbours are not safe from you"
Holy Quran says" Killing an innocent person is like killing entire humanity"
ALMIGHTY ALLAH loves all human being. HE is the supreme Ruler of the Universe.
Judgement in HIS OWN: Whomever He WANTS will pardon & Whom ever He wants He can cast him to Hell.
Muslims cannot boast of paradise like wrong notion of Christians.
ALMIGHTY GOD is most merciful & inspite of our all prayers ,we can never claim paradise but will seek HIS mercy. .All holy Prophets can pray for us but only ALMIGHTY GOD can help us & forgive us.
Muslims can politly state" Before Holy Jesus there were advent of 123998 Prophets,none said
that ALMIGHTY GOD had a son,And a new invention came that Holy Jesus was the Son of GOD.
Just think Holy Adam had most miraculous birth without Parents yet He never claimed to be the SON of GOD, how a sensible people can allocate a SON equal to ALMIGHTY GOD.
No man will be forgiven who allocate equality with ALMIGHTY GOD.
No one has seen ALMIGHTY GOD. HE is not a person of flesh & blood.
I will invite non Muslims to read the Gospel of ST Barnabas.Its not written by Muslims. A copy was hidden in the library of 5th Pope & later it was discovered by Muslims & transalated by a number of English People. Thank You.
seun is an extremist
Seun is someone i know well enough, she takes things to the extreme. however she sould not be crucified, she needs therapy.
this is not fairness, who
this is not fairness, who soever reported this situation is biased, and most of those commenting are left with little choice but to say all they like based on their ignorance abt the event. Let me asked you all, who admist you will sit back relax, if a muslim come to the podium when adeboye is preaching and start shouting Allahu Akbar, u can see that is barbaric. so dont judge others while u sit at home. well am not sure about paralysing activities on campus but words used in various section of the sentences of this report shows the reporter is baised. please let's practice objective journalism and healthy criticism. that is the way forward to peace. I hope my comment will be approved for publish and not deleted. Thanks.
the UI religion issue...
It's quite unfortunate that such a thing lyk this happened to a christian. In as much as the bible says that we should go into the world and preach the gospel it is of utmost importance that we seek God's guidance and thoughts when we want to. It's only when we do this that we are able to take evry form of insult and persecution as it comes...
One thing i know for sure is this, if it were the christians, those who are truely christlike, they would never have reacted the way the muslims ddi and thats one of the things that makes them so very different...LOVE.
Be in their shoes
If it were to be on the Christian side, what do you thing that the Christian would have done. Is your action(s) way of peace (Islam)? Please do me a favour, read Romans 3: 17 then 16.
Thanks
Islam is peace ?
Romans 3: 17 and 16
Be Objective................. Be Neutral
I will try to be just that!! First, I will say Seun is very wrong and should be reprimanded. Also, the protesters acted very foolishly by disrupting the peace through taking the laws into their own hands and they deserve reprimands too.
Nigeria is a secular state that allows freedom of religion but Seun's action show lack of judgement and is an act that can incite. She puts herself in grave danger (remember the self acclaimed prophet that walked into the lion's den at UI years ago)and should count herself lucky to be alive. Hers is a case of someone who has either been religiously brain-washed or she lacks the normal amount of brain neutron to make a sound judgement.
The protesting Muslim students shouldn't have taken it this far either, because it just minimized the support for their cause and put them on a worse level than Seun. University of Ibadan is a pedestal of education and everyone expects university students to be more objective and be powerful and sensible enough to control their emotions.
The actions of both parties (Seun on one hand & the protesters on the other) shows how deep religious fanatism and intolerance is in Nigeria. While Seun's action can be considered a misdemeanour and demands a reprimand, it doesn't rise to being rusticated or dismissed. However, any protesters found to have caused any physical harm to any other citizen should be prosecuted according to the law.
think before u talk.
if u point to someone that you are a bastard don't forget that the remaining 9 fingers are pointing back at you.looking at the xtian origin after christ i.e the catholic churches.though most of u might not knw that.whoever talked against them was always killed.do to some set of people not satisfied with their way of worship they left and formed their own church.this leads to diversification of different churches.pls if most of u do not know the meaning of freedom of speech or expression pls do go and find out.if u say we block streets on just fridays and megaphones blast at odd hours pls do make the hour known.if u are not a lazy person i think u should have woken up at such hours for work or school.bt come to think of it,have u forgotten your crusades,Sunday services or mass,night vigils,choir practices and whole lot of others. have u forgotten the inconveniences on the majour and minor roads on sundays and crusades,the noise at night durig your vigils,the whole lot of traffic during the week and weekends?yet we do not complain.if u think what she did is right y not just try it yourself. OR what would u have done if someone walks into your church durig crusade,suday service or night vigil and starts shouting that "JESUS IS NOT LORD BUT A MERE SERVANT OF GOD AND HE IS NOT THE SAVIOUR OF THE WORLD BECAUSE HE ONLY DIED FOR HIMSELF". think about it if u are not the fanatic u are talking about. have u forgotten your bible so soon or do i remind u bt that will be for another day. BE GODLY
BLOODY FANATICS!!! How do we
BLOODY FANATICS!!! How do we get rid of these bastards. They talk of terrorism. The whole world know who the terrorists are. The December incident is not yet forgotten.
They block streets on Friday and spread their mats on the main road to pray causing traffic and great inconvenience to others who have to turn off and take a longer route, has any Christian attacked them??
Their mega phone always blast out their incoherent prayers at odd hours, has any one gone to stop them from constituting such nuisance? Hissss
SHAME ON YOU GUYS
its rather unfortunate with wat is going on in UI.we are brothers for GOD sake why all this nonsense.missplaced priority.
Wait a Minute; "Thou Fools", please hear me out.
No Muslims, Christians, atheists, or agnostics owns any real estate property (be it a mosque, a church or a shack ) on any ground in this internationally acclaimed institution such as University of Ibadan. So therefore, there should be Freedom of speech, tolerance,and love of human being on the campus.
All of you should remember that this is one Nigeria's foremost Institution of learning where great men and women have received knowledge,way before you foolish guys. Why in the name of Christ or Allah are you all sweating the small stuff. We are not fighting a war in Iraq, or Afghanistan for GOD's sake.
Yorubas are much more intelligent than what you hot headed idiots are trying to do. After all, WE ARE ALL HUMAN BEINGS CREATED by GOD way before any religion.
If you do not believe me, you are all wearing a fool's gold of religions.Think about it. When HE created the first humans HE did not attach Christianity or Islam on them. He created them in HIS own Image.
Why are you people trying to kill or wound a human being because of your upside down ideology and twisted beliefs. Your aberrant behaviors, and your habitual aversions,and dislikes in another human being are not truly reflected in the great books of the Bible or Koran. You are trying to do the deeds of the evil one whom your great books dislike as well. Is this not a Hippocratic nature you are showing to the whole world.?
If she preach or speak in a religious setting peacefully, you have the right to do the same peacefully in a church or any where on campus according to code of conduct laid down by the authorities of the school without mayhem.
Remember, that you guys are in a higher institution of learning not own by anybody's father. This institution is wholly owned by all the peoples of Nigeria. It is a place where freedom of speech should not be put under the cover.
Shame on you guys. If you are truly on your educational objectives and amassing knowledge, you should have challenge her in an Intellectual debate, philosophical reasonings peacefully without pandemonium.
Your parents send you to this great school to acquire knowledge, but you are waisting valuable time and dwelling on small stuff. Answer me, Is religion going to make you pass your exams, get you that professional jobs or set up that great business for you after graduation. Shame on all of you. Please LEAVE HER alone ALL you ACADEMICALLY CHALLENGED COWARDS.
The authorities of this institution are not fools like you HOOLIGANS. They know the rules and regulations of laws. You ILLITERATES should read the bill of rights set up by the founding men and women of this institution.
Now go to your class and cause no more troubles. That's an ORDER.
NB: Oh! by the way, the great men and women before you butt heads did not mess up this school. Though they have their differences and opinions, they coped with each other successfully. They study hard and finish well. So don't mess with UI and leave SEUN alone.
That does not call for expell
It is obvious that she has done the right thigh in a wrong place but that should not call for expell. I support she should be dealt with big time.
Your response does not make
Your response does not make any bit of sense. People should learn to think before they utter the dirty words of their mouths. What the lady did was wrong and i did nt see anywhere in your comment addressing this.
At any rate, May ALLAH forgive you for labeling the HOLY MONTH of RAMADAN.
she is a terrorist
she is a terrorist,she should be expelled in order for her not to cause religious problem.who says islam is all about terrorist,now people are begining to see that it is non muslims that provoke muslim.islam is peace either you believe or not.maasallam
OPPORTUNITY
Of, course, those who became irritated and incensed by the lady-evangelist's action have a point to prove. And those who saw her action as worthy of approbation will also have some points to hold on to. But, I'd rather begin by praising the Vandame-like action of the school PRO 'jumping the fence' as patriotic. Even when she knows that Nigeria does not give a hoot about her falling down from there.
Anyway, can we discuss the lady-preacher's action in isolation of other realities? No, I don't think so. Let me put a question out: what would have happened to a Muslim student, if she/he had done the same thing during a Christian church service? Would it have led to widespread protests, obstructing the peace of the institution (Nigeria's shrine of the academia)?
I was wondering if possible let us all understand the logic and rational of our professed faiths, even if our gods have refused to understand us, as these are after all, not learned mortals, whom we could charge with variegated misfeasance.
Seun is a Lunatic
I'm surprise that some biase people could still be supporting seun over that barbaric act.Christians claim muslims are not tolreant but what how can we explain the case of seun and nobody among the christian folk is saying anything.Who is now a terrorist?
Let peace rain.
I felt very ashame whem i read this story. She shouldent have go to the extent of preaching in the mousque. But must muslimsm be violent in all reaction ? You called your religion peace, but you guys neve acted. Why is it always jaliting when it hapeen on the muslims side, most happen on the xtain's side and it's always been settled. A typical example is the one that happen 2 years ago @ Osun state polytechnic. When the so called muslims(THE TEBLICS) Try to distrupt the peace on campus saying the JCCF should not fellwoship @ the multipurpose hall only on mondays, very early as 6am wereas there like 8musques withing the campus and no fellowship for xtains on campus. In every thing we do, lets be carefull. No one can fight GOD.
AYO NI O.
@ Zeee
Did i hear u say lynch? Ur sick in the brain. How could u have said ''she was lucky not to have been lynched''? Do u know what it means to lynch? Get a grip and leave the mad girl alone albeit she messed up and am totally against her. Stop blaming SR...they are trying for us.
Let's be realistic and face the truth.
I felt very ashame whem i read this story. She shouldent have go to the extent of preaching in the mousque. But must muslimsm be violent in all reaction ? You called your religion peace, but you guys neve acted. Why is it always jaliting when it hapeen on the muslims side, most happen on the xtain's side and it's always been settled. A typical example is the one that happen 2 years ago @ Osun state polytechnic. When the so called muslims(THE TEBLICS) Try to distrupt the peace on campus saying the JCCF should not fellwoship @ the multipurpose hall only on mondays, very early as 6am wereas there like 8musques withing the campus and no fellowship for xtains on campus. In every thing we do, lets be carefull. No one can fight GOD.
AYO NI O.
YOur response to this issue
YOur response to this issue indicates that u may not be the true son of your father. If i enter your house and start terrorising ur household u will do nothing but dispaly cowardize. What the lady did was wrong and we should condemn the act in its totality. Do u not allow ur emotion /affiliation override ur sense of reasoning.
While do not surport her expulsion from the school, she should be cautioned to prevent the reoccurence of such ignoble act. This could certainly lead to unwarranted loss of life is care is not taken.
SEUN
SEUN DID THE RIGHT THING BUT IN A WRONG WAY, SHE SHOULD BE COUNSELLED AND NOT CRUCIFIED
SEUN ADEGUNSOYE
SEUN DID THE RIGHT THING BUT IN A WRONG WAY, SHE SHOULD BE COUNSELLED AND NOT CRUCIFIED
Muslim protests in U.I.
I think in the circumstances muslims have every right to be angry.However,in their protests,they should show some degree of moderation.Please check out my blog:http://henryik2009.wordpress.com.
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To all
we salute the courage of those that have spoken the truth with all sense of objectivity.I felt ashamed with the unguided outbursts of some educated illitrates like àyesha and people like her.for those that are students of history they should pls tell us if the God of the crusaders was not alive in the 12th century when they massacre the muslims in spain.The muslims read their history and that of their fathers and they dont want that bad history to repeat itself.secondly,there is a problem of comparing islam with xtianity here.While islam teaches us to be tolerant and forgiving pls never to the point of stupidity(like turning ur left cheek when the right is slapped.)take it or leave it jihad remains part of islam till eternity.
while i may not support the position of the MSSN on expulsion,the university should pls visit the report of the commitee on emamnuel college crisis of few years back and act on the recommendation of the committee as it was used against the muslims then.Finally pls lets all ask if we dont know and allow not our emotions to overide our sense of reasoning and let not our affiliation affect our sense of justice.I belived an injustice to one remains an injustice to all.
We all have the
We all have the responsibilities of saying the thruth and judging matters without any element of bias. This is preached by both religions in question. If anybody call him/ herself an adherent and could not uphold such, then the person is not better than a "non believer" of either faith.
The prophet (SAW) says "Tell the thruth even if it is against you". The thruth to me here is that it was VERY wrong for the lady to have disguised and entered the mosque to preach her faith when Jumat service was in progress. If it was a Muslim that did that in the church, it is equally flagrant error.
We need be sensistive to the fact that actions like this (done by the lady) are easy basis to incite religious fight that can lead to loss of lives. People should not PREACH in the name of by-force by-force. THis is really an act of Oppression and Terorism.
And that justifies why the lady should be taught lesson enough to check and caution other people against such acts.
"Ilu ti ko sofin, ese ko si nibe".
Meaning: A town where there are no laws, there are no sins. And you are bet to have disorder and chaous.

