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General News of Sunday, 23 February 2020

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Demand money from government, not individuals - Emir of Kano, Sanusi tells beggars

Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II

The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has told beggars to channel their begging to government officials.

Sanusi stated this while delivering a speech at the National Conference on Alarammomi (Qur’anic Teachers), which was organized in Dutse by the Centre for Qur’anic Reciters in Nigeria.

Speaking at the event, Sanusi used the opportunity to reiterate his stance against the almajiri system in the North by blaming it for the proliferation of beggars in the region.

He also advised parents to ensure they make necessary provisions for the kids of they must send them to almajiri schools.

“Begging is disallowed in Islam and if you must beg for alms, beg the government not individuals or relatives”, he said

He added that “It is better for you to cut firewood and sell to earn a living than to beg.

“Those who beg or seek assistance from individuals will be resurrected on the day of judgement without meat/flesh on their faces.

“And if you must beg, then beg the government not individuals or relatives. This is because they should be responsible for the welfare and wellbeing of citizens.

“Individuals, relatives or neighbours can assist you as gestures of kindness and generosity, but that’s not necessary.

“So, those who are saying that begging is not prohibited in Islam are just misleading you”.

His words were corroborated by the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar.

“We must change the system in order to ensure brighter future for our children,” he appealed.