Stop Branding Muslims as Terrorists, Sheikh Mohammed Mahmoud cautions the Media
A renowned international scholar, Sheikh Mohammed Mahmoud, has strongly cautioned against the stereotyping of Muslims in Nigeria and other parts of the world by the media as terrorists or bandits.
He stressed that criminal acts and their perpetrators should be treated with the full weight of the law without being given religious or ethnic coloration.
Sheikh Mohammed Mahmoud made this clarification during an interactive session with the media in Ikeja, ahead of his week-long activities in different parts of the country.
Responding to questions from journalists, the respected Islamic scholar said it was long overdue to end the age-long media narrative that portrays Muslims as terrorists.
He also urged the Federal Government to accord top priority to the security and welfare of every Nigerian, not just those perceived as vulnerable within any sect or religion.
According to him, the government must continually reassure citizens that it cares for them, while ensuring that vulnerable groups are adequately protected.
The recipient of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) noted that humanity, as designed by God, goes through periods of turmoil and peace, but justice must always remain the guiding principle.
Sheikh Mohammed Mahmoud further explained that the spread of Islam across the world is driven by conviction, adding that the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) exemplified good character and service to humanity, which endeared people to the religion during his lifetime.
The visiting scholar emphasised that a person’s origin does not matter in matters of faith, whether Arab or otherwise, but rather the fear of Allah.
He cited the Quran, noting that human beings will always have differences, which account for conflicts in some parts of the world today.
According to him, even those who publicly opposed the Prophet during his time still entrusted their belongings to him privately, owing to his integrity, trustworthiness, and exemplary character.
*Shaykh Muhammad Mahmoud’s Nigeria Itinerary (16th-29th December 2025)*
*Lagos, Nigeria*
– 16th December 2025: Arrival in Lagos
– Meet the Press
*Abuja Itinerary*
– 17th December 2025: Dawah Study Classes
– An Noor Hall, 9am-2pm
– 18th December 2025: Youth Connect
– An Noor Mosque, 9am-2pm
– 19th December 2025:
– Krystal TV: Meet the Media
– Jumah Prayer
– Krystal TV Dinner
– 20th December 2025: Symposium
– NAF Conference Hall, 9am-2pm
– 21st December 2025: Symposium
– J.F Ade Ajayi Auditorium, University of Lagos, Akoka, 9am-2pm
*Lagos, Nigeria*
– 22nd December 2025: Dawah Study Classes (Day 1)
– 23rd December 2025: Dawah Study Classes (Day 2)
– 24th December 2025:
– Youth Connect, TZ Lagos
– Youth Connect, MM Ibadan
– 25th December 2025: GMP Ijebu Ode
*Kaduna, Nigeria*
– 25th December 2025: MM Kaduna
– 26th December 2025: Meet the Media
– 27th December 2025: Dawah Study Classes (Day 1)
– 28th December 2025:
– Kaduna Symposium, Kaduna State University
– Activity 2: Youth Connect
– 29th December 2025: Dawah Study Classes (Day 2)
