{
  "id": 550178,
  "title": "It is un-Islamic, Kaduna activist condemns Jingir’s ‘infidels’ comment",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/it-is-un-islamic-kaduna-activist-condemns-jingirs-infidels-comment",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-11T09:26:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/it-is-un-islamic-kaduna-activist-condemns-jingirs-infidels-comment/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kaduna activist Mahdi Shehu has condemned Islamic cleric Sheikh Sani Jingir’s recent description of Christians as \"infidels\", calling it reckless and contrary to Islamic teachings. Shehu argued that the comment undermines efforts to promote peaceful coexistence between Christians and Muslims, particularly in Northern Nigeria where peace is fragile. He warned that the cleric's \"unschooled statement\" could trigger a reversal of efforts to build peaceful coexistence. Shehu also accused Jingir of seeking political patronage by making the controversial comments. While acknowledging Christians' right to be offended, Shehu urged them to distinguish between Jingir's position and that of other Muslims.",
  "summary": "Kaduna activist Mahdi Shehu condemns Sheikh Sani Jingir’s ‘infidels’ comment about Christians, calling it un-Islamic and reckless. com/it-is-un-islamic-kaduna-activist-condemns-jingirs-infidels-comment/",
  "key_points": [
    "Kaduna activist Mahdi Shehu condemns Sheikh Sani Jingir's 'infidels' comment",
    "Shehu calls it reckless and contrary to Islamic teachings",
    "Accuses Jingir of seeking political patronage"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The condemnation by Kaduna activist Mahdi Shehu reflects a rift within the Muslim community over Sheikh Sani Jingir's comments, suggesting a struggle for influence and credibility in promoting peaceful coexistence.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}