President Buhari listed as one of the most powerful Muslims in the world.
(themuslim500)
The first two examples also point to the fact that the lists, and especially the Top 50, are dominated by religious scholars and heads of state.
The Muslim 500, a publication that reports and highlights the contributions of powerful Muslims across the globe, has listed President Buhari as the 20th most powerful Muslim in the world.
Some Nigerians who also made the list, are the Sultan of Sokoto, Saad Abubakar and a Borno State-Islamic cleric, Sheik Ibrahim Saleh, who were listed as 24th and 38th respectively.
In a statement, the publication said “Note that
the impact can be either positive or negative, depending on one’s point
of view of course. The selection of people for this publication in no
way means that we endorse their views; rather we are simply trying to
measure their influence. The influence can be of a religious scholar
directly addressing Muslims and influencing their beliefs, ideas and
behaviour, or it can be of a ruler shaping the socio-economic factors
within which people live their lives, or of artists shaping popular
culture.”
Adding that “The first two
examples also point to the fact that the lists, and especially the Top
50, are dominated by religious scholars and heads of state. Their
dominant and lasting influence cannot be denied, especially the rulers,
who in many cases also appoint religious scholars to their respective
positions.”
Congratulations, Mr President.
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