Islamic Movement (Nigeria)
The Islamic Movement in Nigeria is a religious and political organization, based in the northern region of the country. Both Shia and Sunni participate in the movement.[1]
The Islamic Movement is headed by Ibraheem Zakzaky, a Shia cleric.[2] The movement conduct most of its spritual activities in Husainiyya Baqiyatullah, located in Zaria
Official sites
See also
- Religion in Nigeria
- Shia in Nigeria
- Husainiyya Baqiyatullah
References
- ↑ Alert: Nigerian security forces crackdown on Islamic Movement in Sokoto Islamic Human Rights Commission, 20 August 2007.
- ↑ Nigeria's firebrand Muslim leaders BBC News, 1 October 2001.