Edraak Webinar Series #7 - Shariah & Religious Freedom: The Conflict and Choice in Today's Nigeria

About this episode

Dr. Kazeem Olaniyan discusses the impact of Shariah implementation on religious freedom and Nigeria's path to peace and prosperity.

Join us as Dr. Kazeem Olaniyan explores Nigeria's historical journey with Shariah implementation, examining how the lack of absolute religious freedom has impacted the nation's path to peace and prosperity. From pre-colonial to post-independence periods, Dr. Olaniyan demonstrates how Shariah extends beyond a mere legal system to encompass a comprehensive code of conduct designed for human welfare. The discussion will critically analyze the ongoing challenges in harmonizing Shariah with Nigeria's constitutional framework, and why the quest for its full implementation continues to shape the nation's religious and legal landscape. Speaker: Dr. Saeed KhanModerator: Dr. Ali Salman You can also watch the full webinar recording here. Do follow our Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Youtube channel and X (Twitter) to stay abreast with our upcoming Edraak series webinar, or visit our website to subscribe to our email newsletter for any latest updates. Thank you for listening to our podcast and see you in the next one! This is part of the Edraak series, an initiative by the Islam and Liberty Network Foundation (ILNF) designed to deepen our understanding of liberty and its various…

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Ali Salman

Guest: Dr. Kazeem Olaniyan

Topics covered

• Shariah
• Religious Freedom
• Nigeria
• Legal System
• Human Welfare
• Constitutional Framework

Keywords

• Shariah
• Religious Freedom
• Nigeria
• Legal System
• Human Welfare
• Constitutional Challenges

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Islam and Liberty Network Foundation

Places: Nigeria

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