The Authorities of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have refused entry to Islamic Cleric Sheik Abubakar Gumi and Prevented him from performing this year’s pilgrimage. Sheik Gumi who arrived Saudi Arabia on Saturday May 24 with other clerics was disallowed from entry in spite of his valid visa and had been deported back to Nigeria. The Islamic cleric said the Saudi authorities were uncomfortable with his presence in Hajj. He cited his views about world politics as the main cause of their action.
The Sheik confirmed the development in this post on his social media handle :
My Hajj 2025!
Alhamdulillahi I’ve already completed my Hajj 2025 and I’m at home in our beloved country Nigeria. Allah said in Q2/196:
وَأَتِمُّوا الْحَجَّ وَالْعُمْرَةَ لِلَّهِ فَإِنْ أُحْصِرْتُمْ فَمَا اسْتَيْسَرَ مِنَ الْهَدْيِ
And accomplish the Hajj i.e pilgrimage and the Umra for Allah, but if, you are prevented, (slaughter) the offering available with you. (meaning, you are then free from Hajj or Umra).
For some obvious reasons, my views about the world politics, the Saudi authorities are uncomfortable about my presence in Hajj after giving me the Hajj Visa.
Thanks to the Nigerian authorities who have pledge to takeup the matter immediately with Saudi authorities. That is the value of our cherished freedom and democracy.
I’m now free to attend to my health and farming activities.
We should continue to pray for the safe return of all pilgrims, peace and prosperity for our dear nation.
