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== Islamic Movement of Nigeria == | == Islamic Movement of Nigeria == | ||
The Islamic movement is active in Nigeria along with the Christian currents. The Nigerian Islamic movement is divided into two general sections: Shia and close to Shia and Salafi.Saudi Arabia has always tried to strengthen Salafi Islam and Wahhabi tendencies, but the current attributed to Sheikh Zakzaky is the strongest current of political Islam in Nigeria, which has a great impact on public opinion. | '''The Islamic movement''' is active in Nigeria along with the Christian currents. The Nigerian Islamic movement is divided into two general sections: Shia and close to Shia and Salafi.Saudi Arabia has always tried to strengthen Salafi Islam and Wahhabi tendencies, but the current attributed to Sheikh Zakzaky is the strongest current of political Islam in Nigeria, which has a great impact on public opinion. | ||
However, the pressure on Nigerian Muslims has increased in recent years with the arrest of Sheikh Zakzaky. The Nigerian government has banned any gathering by Muslims in the country, and the Nigerian security forces deal violently with Muslims participating in religious ceremonies. | However, the pressure on Nigerian Muslims has increased in recent years with the arrest of Sheikh Zakzaky. The Nigerian government has banned any gathering by Muslims in the country, and the Nigerian security forces deal violently with Muslims participating in religious ceremonies. | ||