Cleric faults pardon of criminals, advocates full Sharia implementation

Promptnewsonline | 28-06-2026 07:57pm |

By Ado Oyeyemi An Islamic scholar, Dr Abdulateef Abdulhakeem, has criticised the practice of granting pardons to convicted criminals and reintegrating them into society, arguing that such measures are inconsistent with the principles of Islamic law. Abdulhakeem made the remarks during the 20th anniversary celebration of the Osun State Independent Shari’ah Panel held in Osogbo,

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