Yoruba Islamic leaders warn against unauthorised religious titles
The League of Imams and Alfas in Yoruba Land has cautioned against the use of what it describes as fake Islamic titles. The organisation also published names of recognised past and present title holders, including businessman MKO Abiola, according to Punch Nigeria.
The League of Imams and Alfas in Yoruba Land has warned against the use of fake Islamic titles, according to Punch Nigeria. The organisation also released a list of people it identified as authentic holders of Islamic titles in Yorubaland. The list includes past and present figures.
Among the names mentioned in the report is MKO Abiola. Punch Nigeria’s headline also identifies Arisekola and Ishola among those associated with the list. The supplied report does not provide the League’s detailed criteria for recognising titles, explain which titles it considers unauthorised, or state whether any individuals were directly accused of falsely claiming a title.
It also does not include a full version of the published list. The warning was reported alongside the League’s effort to distinguish recognised Islamic titles and their holders from titles it regards as inauthentic.
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