Nigeria, Dec. 26 -- I do not expect our elected Muslim governors, presidents, or lawmakers to understand the jurisprudence of priority. Though if they do, it is better for them and for those who elected them and the masses. If they do not, the ulama close to them should guide them. But sometimes, when I reflect on the way and manner in which our Muslim politicians spend money, come up with policies, execute projects, or make what they call social interventions in the name of religion, I shake my head in pain and pity.
Two years ago, it was N90 billion Hajj intervention from the federal government. I called it spiritual intervention since it was meant to help Muslim pilgrims who MUST go to Makka to perform Hajj(pilgrimage). Then, I wrote...