Fadilatu Sheikh Wasiu Atayese, Chief Missioner of the Jaqmal Muslim Society of Nigeria, has candidly warned fellow Muslim clerics against passing moral judgments on Yahoo boys.
During a widely shared public lecture, Sheikh Jaqmal declared that every alfa, including himself, indulges in haram (forbidden) activities.
The video of the lecture has sparked significant controversy within the religious community, prompting a reevaluation of the perceived moral high ground of Muslim leaders.
Watch the video of the sermon here.
Sheikh Jaqmal criticized Al-sunnah members who claim financial independence through legitimate businesses, questioning the origin of their wealth and suggesting that their activities are financially supported by undisclosed sources.
“If paradise is determined by human deeds, every alfa will end in hellfire,” asserted Sheikh Jaqmal, challenging the commonly held perception of religious leaders as paragons of virtue.
He emphasized that no one is exempt from engaging in haram, stressing that all individuals, regardless of their religious standing, are sinners.
In a bold statement, Sheikh Jaqmal declared, “Even Yahoo boys will not enter hellfire. No alfa has the moral rectitude to give a fatwa on them.”
This assertion challenges the prevailing narrative within Islamic circles, as the cleric contends that individuals engaging in activities deemed unlawful by societal norms may not necessarily face divine retribution.
The controversial remarks have ignited discussions on the intersection of morality and religious authority, with followers questioning the credibility of those who claim moral superiority.
The Jaqmal Muslim Society’s Chief Missioner has undoubtedly opened a dialogue on the complexity of defining righteous behavior, leaving both religious leaders and their congregations contemplating the true nature of their actions and beliefs.