The Paradox of Sharia Agitations and Implementation in Nigeria

Abstract

This paper seeks to dispassionately unearth the history of sharia and tries to survey the detailed overt and covert plans of agitations and implementation of sharia in Nigeria. These moves have exposed the qualities of leadership and followership obtainable in Nigeria. It highlights some positive principles and virtues Islam promises for the peaceful existence of any society noting why sharia issues have been highly controversial. The study outlines some reasons why the language of sharia has been fascinating to some of the Islamic adherents. The periodic moves to implement sharia have led to the incessant destruction of lives and property of many innocent Nigerians. Amidst this situation, the unity and future of the country are drifting towards the edge of precipice.