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Monday 24 November 2014

Muslim body, MURIC, questions Jewish symbol on new N100 note

A Muslim body, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), has released a statement expressing concern over what it termed a Jewish symbol on Nigeria’s new N100 note which was unveiled recently.

The Director of MURIC, Professor Ishaq Akintola, in the statement issued yesterday November 23rd, alleged the insertion of a Jewish symbol into the new currency, demanding explanation from the Federal Government. See the statement after the cut...
“The Federal Government, on November 12, 2014 unveiled the new design for the N100 commemorative centenary banknote which will be officially issued on December 19.
However, the office of the Muslim Rights Concern has been inundated with calls for action on the Jewish symbol on the new note. Nigerian Muslims are complaining that the Arabic writing in Hausa language (the Ajami script) that read ‘Naira Dari’ (i.e. one hundred naira) on the N100 note has been removed and replaced with the Jewish symbol, the Star of David.
As a faith-based human rights organisation which believes in the dialogue option, MURIC is duty bound to articulate the demands of Nigerian Muslims, particularly on matters which have to do with imbalance in treatment of the adherents of the different religions governments (federal or state).
MURIC recalls that Arabic inscriptions which have always been on Nigerian currency since independence were unceremoniously removed in 2005 from N5, N10, N20 and N50 denominations. They remained on N100, N200, N500 and N1,000 denominations.
Nigerian Muslims regard the latest action, namely, the supplanting of Arabic with Jewish symbol from the new N100 as a continuation of the campaign of elimination by substitution against Arabic language and, by implication, against Nigerian Muslims.
It is well known that a large section of the Nigerian population use the Arabic Ajami and removing it from the new note will deprive millions of users of the Arabic Ajami of the ability to recognise, identify and use the new currency.
Furthermore, putting the Jewish symbol on the new N100 falls short of international standard, as currencies worldwide are designed to suit each nation’s culture and history.
Where does the Jewish symbol fit in? Which Nigerian community speaks the Jewish language? The insertion of the Jewish symbol is, therefore, clannish and parochial. It is tainted with undisguised religious fanaticism.
There is nothing wrong for our president to like Israel as a nation, but it is another thing entirely to openly and brazenly promote Zionism at the highest office in this country when we are still struggling with the last vestiges of colonialism. Nigerian Muslims are becoming increasingly suspicious and very uncomfortable with the actions and inactions of President Jonathan.
Firstly, in spite of the preponderance of Muslims in the South West, he appointed no single Muslim as minister in the whole region for almost four years. Secondly, he marginalised Muslims in the deliberations which took place in the national conference by appointing a meagre 189 Muslims as against 303 Christians.
Thirdly, Mr President saturated the security system in Aso Rock with Israeli security operatives, a nation well known for its animosity towards Muslims. The supplanting of Arabic language with Jewish symbol is the fourth among Jonathan’s anti-Muslim policies.
If once is happenstance, if twice is a coincidence and if the third time is enemy action, what do we call the fourth time? We are sick and tired of our president’s hatred for us. He openly confronts Muslims and goads us to challenge him.
“But we will not be provoked. Neither shall we be intimidated by executive maladministration. As apostles of dialogue and advocates of peaceful coexistence, as tax-payers, voters and citizens of this country, we hereby ask President Jonathan to explain the Jewish symbol on Nigeria’s money.
We also demand to know why the presidency could not employ security experts from neutral countries like Britain or France instead of Israel, which is a sworn enemy of Muslims. Mr President may also deem it fit to tell us if there is no correlation between the Israeli security experts in Aso Rock, the Israeli caught with Nigeria’s N9.3 million arms money in South Africa and the Jewish symbol on the new N100 note.
Mr President sir, are you not gradually selling Nigeria to Israel? Are you sure this will not attract the wrath of Israel’s enemies to our dear country? Can this also be partly responsible for the viciousness of the Boko Haram phenomenon?
MURIC appeals to Muslims nationwide to await President Jonathan’s response to the above questions and to remain calm and law abiding. Islam teaches tolerance (Qur’an 3:134) and obedience to constituted authority (Qur’an 4:59)."

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Uche Emma said...

Rubbish

Anonymous said...

These pple wan divide this country sha>>>

xtinexxx said...

NA WA OH

Everything Rosham said...

I no come understand linda oooooo

GCN( LADY G ) said...

Ok....gladchinyere@gmail.com

Unknown said...

and who cares, we have more pressing issues than a symbol on the new 100 naira currency

ary said...

The Arabic is alright but the Jewish symbol is not? Please someone tell these people they do not own this country?

Marcus said...

Hugh!!!! Shut up

LIB reader said...

For once ,the light has shun on Nigeria although there are distractions but surely the desire of God concerning this country must come to pass ...

Unknown said...

Hmmmm, Our people don come again o.
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knowurway.com said...

Hmmm, na waooo, bobbyferafavorirabo@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

Why are the Muslims domineering bigots complaining now??? They have been using Muslim symbols on our money forgetting they are the minority. Why are these "bigotic" ingrates always complaining?? Everything about them is religion, nonsense people.

Anonymous said...

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Anonymous said...

thats tru sef....nawa oo
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Anonymous said...

This new note fine sha. Twitter/IG@dj_smartt

Bookie said...

Muslims and their analogy, why do they like competing with Christians and taking everything personal. symbol is symbol...we already have dose on other currencies..so if we put Jewish symbol on one currency now, trouble wants to start. Christians never raised issues with Govt on the Arabic symbol, why are they raising it? I am happy to be a Christian because we are taught to love and be at peace with all men. This is too mundane an issue to be taken seriously.. Govt should just remove all Arabic and jewish symbols and leave it with the Map of Nigeria BIKO!!! ***angry face***

Anonymous said...

“But we will not be provoked.
Neither shall we be intimidated by executive maladministration"
dear God, why are they always evil??

fozenon@yahoo.com

Unknown said...

Me I can't c it o, and I didn't know there's a new 100 naira note on board!

Anonymous said...

Nawa for this people.... what has religion got to do with our currency???

Anonymous said...

Akuko!!!! Mcheww!! This muric or whatever u call your self , you are a clueless retard group, ever since bh hve been killing and abducting, we hrd no word from you, cows!! Go back to history of igbos to know there origin, self centered blood sucking evil, if I hve my way your arabic signs should be removed from all notes!! Seeking attention to ur bh to launch another bomb. Devils

Anonymous said...

Linda wnts ppl stayn ere till nyt.guys goan slip#til 6pm

Anonymous said...

That is not a Jewish symbol, the star of David is made up of two Triangles, this is two squares . Na rubbish like this you go dey see Muslim groups dey make noise up and down. When it comes to issues like Boko Haram and Religious violence in the North, u no go hear anything from them.. Pls they should go and sleep

Anonymous said...

When IBB dragged nigeria to oic. Organisation of islamic state knowing fully well that nigeria is a secular state, what is ur comment and question then???.

Anonymous said...

OK seen. but what do Jewish symbol got to do with our currency

tayo said...

This Muslims are so sentimental...whatever the change may be,what has it got to do with its major purpose...means of exchange..

Anonymous said...

This muslim people don come again o taiyeomotunde@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

THIS "ISHAQ" MAN DON "SHACK" AGAIN... WHICH ONE IS THE JEWISH SYMBOL HE IS TALKING ABOUT?.... IF HE IS TALKING ABOUT THE 2 SQUARES MERGED TO FORM A 8-POINTED STAR THEN HE HAS NO CASE AS THE JEWISH SYMBOL IS A COMBINATION OF 2 TRIANGLE TO FORM A 6-POINTED STAR.

OR MAY BE THIS MAN IS SIMPLY PISSED BECAUSE THE ARABIC INSCRIPTIONS ON OUR CURRENCIES ARE GRADUALLY BEING PHASED OFF.

WHATEVER IT IS THIS HALF BAKED ILLITRATE HAS NO CASE WHATSOEVER... UNLESS HE IS TRYING TO GIVE REASONS TO THE "BARBARIANS" TO START BURNING CHURCHES AND KILLING THE INNOCENT AGAIN.

Anonymous said...

These pple jst try to bring trouble wit evry small issue. If we have been usin an arabic writin ever since den wats wrong wit using a jewish symbol nw

Anonymous said...

Abeg me I done tire for trouble for this our obodo 9ja jor. Ubochi .C. Kate , 0114600148,Gtb.

Anonymous said...

ABEG HELP US REMOVE ARABIC FROM N1,000,N500 and the N200 notes.

Anonymous said...

Nawao...

Jones The Realist said...

and dis man just sounded lyk a glorified illiterate.
1. the arabic ish has bin dere since independence lyk u rightly stated nd stil evn on some denominations..did christians complain? No!
2. errbodi points a hand to GEJ at any slight instance, Mbok na him design am?
3. oga if i was d president, i'll evn bring more israelis into d country cos i knw hw scared u stupid islamized cows can be at d mention of d name ISRAEL...

Anonymous said...

It us the Igbos that descended from them...Idiots!! nobody ask question about the arabic writings for other notes o.....insecure coward bastards!

Mi Lady said...

Hian

Niceyella said...

u people should take several seats joor,everything is case to you except murder of your fellow human mtchew. I am still here sipping my capri sonne waiting patiently for you aunty lin lin niceyella21@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

They should just go and sit down. The Jewish symbol is uncalled for and much so the Arabic inscription. For so long Christians did not protest it so why should muslims do now? Who knows if its even that witchcraft inscription that has stopped us from movin forward as a nation for so long?
But then, the Central bank needs to write somethin we can all read and understand. Thank you
Ne$ha Ne$ha

Anonymous said...

I wonder what the the symbol will do to the 100 naira currency, will it make the currency less valuable? Yes/No. Arabic dey on some denominations, but nobody is complaining, why won't you just let this rest and move on? if you no like am, no spend nor touch the cash joor are Christians not spending 100, 200, 500 and 1000 naira cash, have you heard anyone come out to complain. Sorry oh, but this man's abadidi to much jare

Anonymous said...

Emmanuelkarna@gmail.com! Well...I have nufin 2 say! Linda I need this money for my project o!

Anonymous said...

Ndi'a abikwa ozo.

Anonymous said...

Why didn't they issue letter of appreciation when the islamic inscription was on the note... get busy guys and stop wasting time farffing around looking for attention

Anonymous said...

this is simply to cause wahala. why not concentrate on the simbol? must you use anything as excuse to put all your fires.

miz bonita said...

when will Nigerian muslims realize that Nigeria isn't just for them,they constantly look for useless reasons to cause disunity and violence. they shld take a chill pill.

Unknown said...

wao! very deep and insightful. Didn't even notice. adekitan.ademorin@gmail.com

James said...

*Sigh* If only they showed this much outrage in issues pertaining to Boko Haram. Vile idiots.

3race said...

where to start from? do wot dy want GEJ..to avoid religious conflict. by d way no one practice jewish here..n i find muslims rather too religious...4 a note though! asadell18@gmail.com

3race said...

where to start from? do wot dy want GEJ..to avoid religious conflict. by d way no one practice jewish here..n i find muslims rather too religious...4 a note though! asadell18@gmail.com

3race said...

where to start from? do wot dy want GEJ..to avoid religious conflict. by d way no one practice jewish here..n i find muslims rather too religious...4 a note though! asadell18@gmail.com

3race said...

where to start from? do wot dy want GEJ..to avoid religious conflict. by d way no one practice jewish here..n i find muslims rather too religious...4 a note though! asadell18@gmail.com

3race said...

where to start from? do wot dy want GEJ..to avoid religious conflict. by d way no one practice jewish here..n i find muslims rather too religious...4 a note though! asadell18@gmail.com

3race said...

where to start from? do wot dy want GEJ..to avoid religious conflict. by d way no one practice jewish here..n i find muslims rather too religious...4 a note though! asadell18@gmail.com

3race said...

where to start from? do wot dy want GEJ..to avoid religious conflict. by d way no one practice jewish here..n i find muslims rather too religious...4 a note though! asadell18@gmail.com

3race said...

where to start from? do wot dy want GEJ..to avoid religious conflict. by d way no one practice jewish here..n i find muslims rather too religious...4 a note though! asadell18@gmail.com

3race said...

where to start from? do wot dy want GEJ..to avoid religious conflict. by d way no one practice jewish here..n i find muslims rather too religious...4 a note though! asadell18@gmail.com

3race said...

where to start from? do wot dy want GEJ..to avoid religious conflict. by d way no one practice jewish here..n i find muslims rather too religious...4 a note though! asadell18@gmail.com

3race said...

where to start from? do wot dy want GEJ..to avoid religious conflict. by d way no one practice jewish here..n i find muslims rather too religious...4 a note though! asadell18@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

This country sef.. Abeg make una use any money wey dem give una.. ah.. too much for this year abeg.

3race said...

where to start from? do wot dy want GEJ..to avoid religious conflict. by d way no one practice jewish here..n i find muslims rather too religious...4 a note though! asadell18@gmail.com

3race said...

where to start from? do wot dy want GEJ..to avoid religious conflict. by d way no one practice jewish here..n i find muslims rather too religious...4 a note though! asadell18@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

I like d president for that,he knows d Muslims are Animals,maybe our naira will start tto have value once d Arabic stuff is being removed completely!

Anonymous said...

You're full of shit! Send a letter to Boko Haram to stop killing Innocent people and messing up the country.

Anonymous said...

The MURIC should be cautious in their conduct. What is the essence of either AJAMI or ISreal symbol?

Please Do not instigate religious war in Nigeria oooo.

Anonymous said...

oh sweet Jesus..things are going to get to a head one day in this country. I need to start making plans for my family and i to get out of here before all d cookies crumble finish in this country o

Anonymous said...

I don't usually comment! How come they never point out the Arabic we have on the other notes from N20 and above! Double standards! Smh

Anonymous said...

Foolish muslim clerics! What have they given the world except terrorism,the Jews re known for inventions. If they don't want to spend the new currency they should go to hell, why do they even have to bring the president into the picture, is he the one that did the design. I deeply appreciate Charles Soludo for removing the Islamic inscriptions from 5,10,20,50 naira notes.

Anonymous said...

Michewwwww! Echekwam n'ha ji okwu. Ara ga agba ndi ara. A rolling stone gathers no mousse. ########OTUoCHA

Anonymous said...

Nice observation....well articulated.

Anonymous said...

No one mentions the Arabic on all the other notes, but when a Jewish symbol is inserted, they want an explanation! Smh at the double standard.

Anonymous said...

who evere that wrote this statement is a BASTARD.... muslims oya start trowing bomb as usuall....

Anonymous said...

Rily! Christians Hv Neva complained as regards d monies with Arabic inscriptions ... So y d brouhaha! Mbok

Anonymous said...

isreal is GODS own country,so we should be happy we have d mark

Anonymous said...

Hmmmmmm pearl_emerald@ymail.com

ujunwa said...

Nigeria should separate us from Moslem, just tired of them and their uncalled behaviors

Anonymous said...

Wrath of Israel's enemies, imagine the foolish statement. Muslims should go to hell no one is scared of ur suicide bombers that attack innocent people,wicked religion that preaches violence and uses "peace of God be with u” as a greeting when they re actually murders like their prophet

Anonymous said...

Left to me remove all religious symbols from money...don't give room for people to talk crap

Linda no giveaways today?

Unknown said...

Since u Muslim fools has been getting help from terrorist group al Qaida and other Arab countries u think Israel will allow u cattles to put pepper in our eyes ?u silly Muslim plan to turn this nation to a Muslim nation but see how God is using Jonathan to deal with u fools ,NONSENSE

Anonymous said...

open letter to muslims(Nigeria/ outside Nigeria)

Dear muslims,

It is of great pain for me to speak out my mind toward your so called religion. I detest your religion that has brought the world pain.

I am of the motion that islam should be abolished. Everyday from news/media we get see and hear sad/ill report of one thing a muslim person/ group has done.

Yet you claim your religion is peaceful. From now hence fourth I choose to stay arms length from any Muslim. The havoc you all have done is enough.

Please to this end i will like every one to join me in eradicating/abolishing this religion called 'Islam'

Anonymous said...

Islam is the root of evil, a big problem and a deadly virus. What value will a symbol add or remove? Why create problem every time?

Unknown said...

Wahala dey oo..

Anonymous said...

How about they speak up against BH. that will be refreshing

#king said...

If possible scarp the note..9ja currency is losing value..a dollar now 175 naira..Gej be making irrelevant things priority...............................#KingOfKings #6ixGod

Adolf said...

Why do Muslims get touchy about everything? I wish we would just have a referendum and the muslims would go their own way and continue their fucked up ways far away. I'm sure they can join Chad or Niger. They would be glad to have them. Look at those countries they are totally fucked up 100% desert. If they want to stay in Nigeria they had better keep shut because if we break up they will be as good as dead.

Anonymous said...

open letter to muslims(Nigeria/ outside Nigeria)

Dear muslims,

It is of great pain for me to speak out my mind toward your so called religion. I detest your religion that has brought the world pain.

I am of the motion that islam should be abolished. Everyday from news/media we get see and hear sad/ill report of one thing a muslim person/ group has done.

Yet you claim your religion is peaceful. From now hence fourth I choose to stay arms length from any Muslim. The havoc you all have done is enough.

Please to this end i will like every one to join me in eradicating/abolishing this religion called 'Islam'

linda post my comment oooo #General hendrix

Unknown said...

When it's a Muslim symbol on an N100 note, the Muslim body have an opinion!
They brought out their biggest dictionary to speak big big English.
For years arabic inscriptions were on Naira notes and nobody complained but now when Jewish symbols have replaced the Arabic symbols they must open their mouths.
They call themselves Muslim body but how come they have been dead silent on the Boko Haram issues where fellow Muslims like them have been killing people in the name of Islam?
Muslims around the world should pick their battles, the fight around which symbols should be placed on any currency is not as important as restoring the faith and hope of your fellow country men in your religion (Islam) which is now being perceived as another word for Violence!

Anonymous said...

You guys have started with your stupid whinning,u pipo spoilt this country,from the muslims in the north to the south,west.
Right from inception when this giant for nothing country was created,muslims were having their way,that symbol you guys were whinning about is nothing to waste time on,oga director ishaq,go jump infront of a train if you are not okay with this new note,imbeciles!!!

Anonymous said...

Which kind demonic religion is this self...? Descendants of Ishmael, God forsaken people! Can't we have a peace of mind... You guys want to instigate war cos of this flimsy and hypocritical reason . May God continue to fight for Us in this country in Jesus Name,Amen.

Anonymous said...

Story for Amadioha!!!!! They shld jst chill!!! Xo wat??? Jst passin duh

Anonymous said...

Make him no spend am period!!!!!

Neks said...

STFU, MURIC, Muslims thinks they rule the world? no way! everything they wan show theirself

Anonymous said...

Afta tryg so hard to incite violence,dy nw end it wiv preachg of tolerance n obedience.....wt r dy tryg to say?......as if we all 'nigerians'...understud d arabic dr b4

Anonymous said...

isreal is GODS own country,so we should be happy we have d mark

Anonymous said...

Foolish talk... Muslims must always look for avenue to cause trouble... mtcheeew

Anonymous said...

Mindset

Anonymous said...

open letter to muslims(Nigeria/ outside Nigeria)

Dear muslims,

It is of great pain for me to speak out my mind toward your so called religion. I detest your religion that has brought the world pain.

I am of the motion that islam should be abolished. Everyday from news/media we get see and hear sad/ill report of one thing a muslim person/ group has done.

Yet you claim your religion is peaceful. From now hence fourth I choose to stay arms length from any Muslim. The havoc you all have done is enough.

Please to this end i will like every one to join me in eradicating/abolishing this religion called 'Islam'

Anonymous said...

You guys have started with your stupid whinning,u pipo spoilt this country,from the muslims in the north to the south,west.
Right from inception when this giant for nothing country was created,muslims were having their way,that symbol you guys were whinning about is nothing to waste time on,oga director ishaq,go jump infront of a train if you are not okay with this new note,imbeciles!!!

oshe oremi said...

Why can't they speak up against boko haram????
Its Arabic Language they wanna fight for this time??
FG shld remove all foreign languages from our currency and add our 3major local language....namsense!

Anonymous said...

He is not explaining anything. Goodluck Jonathan is always right. I trust him

samson said...

now they can complain over jewish symbol while d later has kept mum over d arabic inscription written over our currency.dont wanna b a religious bigot but i guess d shout is unnecessary

Unknown said...

When it's a Muslim symbol on an N100 note, the Muslim body have an opinion!
They brought out their biggest dictionary to speak big big English.
For years arabic inscriptions were on Naira notes and nobody complained but now when Jewish symbols have replaced the Arabic symbols they must open their mouths.
They call themselves Muslim body but how come they have been dead silent on the Boko Haram issues where fellow Muslims like them have been killing people in the name of Islam?
Muslims around the world should pick their battles, the fight around which symbols should be placed on any currency is not as important as restoring the faith and hope of your fellow country men in your religion (Islam) which is now being perceived as another word for Violence!

Anonymous said...

I am very proud of our President... And its better to "Sell" our country to the Isrealis than to Boko Haram and Sharia.
Plus, the President should hold the absolute right to pick his own security... its his safety we are talking about here...
Our country in under the animalistic activities of some mad men and he remains their main target, so, if he thinks it wise to fill up his security system with whom he deems fit, he should be able to do that without having to explain to nobody.

Nigeria is a peaceful country... and can still be peaceful irrespective of our diverse culture and religious beliefs... But when a few hoodlums take to enforcing their own believes on others at all cost, that is...

Anonymous said...

Ishaq Ajibola is the biggest hypocrite I have ever seen. Look at a Yoruba man clamouring for the re-instatement of Arabic writing which denotes the Hausa language on the naira. Why is he not clamouring that Yoruba be written on the naira too? Just makes you wonder what his evil agenda with MURIC is.

Skippy said...

They should go and sleep when the Arabic words was on it who complained just like causing controversy one love Nigerians don't let this people cause cause controversy this another plan using religious in a political way auty Linda am taking a good step like urs keep thard.he good work a new blog but hard work oolaxy.blogspot.com free to check out

Beau said...

Trash!!!!!!! Muslims can behave as if they own this country. Mr or iman whoever you think you are STFU

jbankzE said...

Ds muslims get bigger problem dan we fink...arabic ma a*s

~@iamjbankz SA to President Jonathan 2015~

yimi said...

Utter nonsense, what's this pple's problem for christ sakes. They have been controlling everything in the ctry and marginalizing the xtians, jst cuz of this they feel marginalized. The shud please grow up and stop dis bullshit.

Anonymous said...

They should get out. Evil people.

Ada Owerri said...

Eeennh, tell me sumtin....(Rochas We Know 2015)

Anonymous said...

This man is ignorant. The Star of David consists of two (2) triangles. This symbol has two SQUARES.
These people are usually so eager to ascribe religion to everything they see.

Anonymous said...

Abeg park well jobless folks.

Unknown said...

rubbish,y do dis pple like wahala like dis

Anonymous said...

THIS IS A BIG JOKE AND CLOWNISH.IF ISLAM HAS BEEN ON ALL THE NOTES AND JUST 1 CARRIES A CHRISTIAN INSCRIPTION IS THAT ENOUGH REASON FOR HIM TO WRITE ALL THIS EPISTLE. I THINK HE IS LESS BUSY. EVEN AMERICA HAS IN GOD WE TRUST. STOP SAYING THINGS JUST TO FUEL YOUR BIAS. ANYONE THAT CANT IDENTIFY N100 NOTE BECAUSE OF THAT SYMBOL HAS AN EYE DEFECT AND THATS NOT THE PRESIDENTS FAULT.

Anonymous said...

MURIC should not start a religious war because all im reading here is unfounded. Dont go looking for trouble where there is none.

Anonymous said...

dtz very gud.....d next tin our president shuld do....is to remove all muslim 4rm office. blood sucking muslim. i hate u ppl

Anonymous said...

Muslim are fools, must always put dem for everytin

Anonymous said...

If I may ask, why is it okay to have Arabic symbols/writings and not okay then have Jewish symbols?? We are neither Arabic nor Jewish so every symbol should be removed if that's the case !!! Bloody hypocrites!!!

Anonymous said...

shattap! thunder fire ya head there! the Islamic symbols on 100 and 200 notes are what? ndi ara ga si!!

Anonymous said...

Muslim!! Has anyone complained abt the Arabic symbol on other currencies???? Now they can talk...since their brothers in faith has been killing innocent citizens, did they make any statement.. Na una sabi

Anonymous said...

Anyone that said that islam is the worst thing to ever happen to the world has never been more right..bunch of animals

Anonymous said...

so u mean he should have employed bokoharam men to be his security? y do u pple like trouble ,go nd read more abt isreal in the bible and u would know how much God loves them

Anonymous said...

Muri or wtsova ur org is, u pipu shud go & sit down sumwia ,Nigeria has enuf on its plate alrdy.....''religion of peace''

lami said...

This is all what we care about, creating sentiments where there should be none. Can't we for once look at things positvely?

Anonymous said...

Stupid volatile bunch of brain washed morons!
Always seeking for violence. Smh
what in the world is there to explain? ??
How many times is ISLAM mentioned in the Nigerian constitution? How many Christians are calling for explanation??? Nonsense!

Anonymous said...

You people should go and have a seat. What about the arabic language on other naira notes? has anyone bothered about that? All you talk or check on anything is anything that is not about religion. Hi Johnathan or any of his cabinet Jewish? Useless right up by senseless set of useless group

Sweety said...

make them go die all of them are we Arabs let them remove all the rubbish Arabic signs for all I care!this Muslim group should be more concerned about bringing their boko haram brothers to order,star of David so so sweet

PriscoBest said...

These so called muslims are bunch of fools,always making trouble out of nothing. Have Christians complain all this where we are using arabic incest currency notes. Are they the one to decide for Jonathan which security to use. Useless set of people.

Anonymous said...

He is absolutely mad. What about the arabic/quaranic words and symbols on the old N100 note, new N200, N500 and N1000 notes? At his level, we do not expect him to be such a destroyer and religious fanatic. He is obviously a SUPPORTER of boko haram. He should be investigated.

kismet kiddies ENTZ said...

Hope na naija I still dey so? Cuz I never see dis new N100 note oooo,

Anonymous said...

The most devilish and inhuman militancy all over the world today are all perpetrated under the disguise of Islam. With the activities of ISIS in the middle east and boko haram in the north Nigeria, one would wonder why mere removal of Islamic symbol in a multi religious country draw any significant attention. Our genuine Muslim brothers should not forget that Judaism is also a religion and we have Zionists in Nigeria. If Christians and every other religion should insist on their religious language to be on the naira, I wonder what it will look like.

Anonymous said...

These Muslims should take several seats, the only problem we have in the world, wish the religion can.be wiped out of this works completely

Unknown said...

Jesus is king.

Anonymous said...

all thes muslims own don dey too much , dem put any thing like cross or christian inscription for any nigerian currency ? make dem go sleep say dem too like trouble

Anonymous said...

It's because your religion is not a peaceful one, always looking for a way to make trouble,useless abokis

Anonymous said...

He is absolutely mad. What about the arabic/quaranic words and symbols on the old N100 note, existing N200, N500 and N1000 notes? At his level, we do not expect him to be such a destroyer and religious fanatic. He is obviously a SUPPORTER of boko haram. He should be investigated.

Unknown said...

Partly responsible for the viciousness of boko haram? Like seriously? By d way I can still see naira hamsin on d fifty naira note in my hand right now, or is dey another one somewhere? This is pure propaganda....

Anonymous said...

He is absolutely mad. What about the arabic/quaranic words and symbols on the old N100 note, existing N200, N500 and N1000 notes? At his level, we do not expect him to be such a destroyer and religious fanatic. He is obviously a SUPPORTER of boko haram. He should be investigated.

Workaholic said...

Just hope this would cause any religious misunderstanding more than what we have on ground already.

Anonymous said...

MURIC or APC you are yet to place a memo like this condemning bokoharam. You guys think Nigerians are fulls. Why most Arabic be in our currency when you guys are minority? If you like don't teach ur people how to read numbers to recognise the naira note.why don't you islamist just break away from 9ja and live us in peace.if it was removed in 2005 why didn't you complain then? Who are u to decide for the presidency where to get security for Asorock from? They should recruit from borono state abi?make una kill am finish..hahaha awòn èsu...when all the northern leaders put to many Muslims in positions Christians didn't complain so what is your problem. Mind you Muslims are the minority in the country let's do a credible census and you will see for yourself.You can't have more people in a region that takes to violence with ease. ..or have more people in the desert (Kano) than the savanah (Lagos)

Unknown said...

Story

Anonymous said...

Where is the star of David? You guys just like trouble. ..and why must we have Arabic in our naira note?

Anonymous said...

Who cares??? They should keep crying....They cry for everything.

Anonymous said...

This smells like APC why can't you all tell Nigerians what you can do for us rather than this cheap talk.

David Iyke said...

IDLE!IDLE!IDLE! I SAY, IDLE MINDS!

Anonymous said...

Please write to the UN or international court that you people want to break out of Nigeria so that you guys can leave on ur own and have every Islamic stuff u want

Anonymous said...

These muric guys r not serious... is this the first non Arabic inscription on Nigerian notes? Has anyone complained about the Arabic writing on almost every Nigerian note? Stupid idiots they should go fugure out how to handle and put their demented bok haram brothers who r slaughtering innocent lives daily. They want attention. Linda u sef no try de post this kind rubbish mscheeewwwww.

crownwonder said...

na wa oo....all this pple dnt av problems..thats why they can spend der day tinkin and writing abt irrelevant thingz..

Anonymous said...

Islam teaches tolerance really? If it does we won't have all the killings in the north , Iraq, Afghanistan, Kenya, seria and all the bombs while chanting alahu akbar.. Think about this please

Anonymous said...

What this fool who calls himself a prof. will only succeed in doing is just to garner more support for President GEJ. For instance, I used to dislike the presido, but now with this singular act, I have become a BIG fan and supporter of the President. Ride on Sir, Mr. President. Ignore the supporters of boko haram and the dividers. If the man is not crazy, is this the time to be supporting boko haram indirectly by supporting arabic or no arabic inscriptions on our currency?

Anonymous said...

I'm yet to see a group of people with a more over bloated sense of entitlement than Muslims. You people need to get a life abeg.

South Atlantic Travels said...

Christians never complain about the arabic language on our notes since inception ooo, why are you complaining about Israel symbol on the new 100 naira note, at least Nigeria is not an islamic country, Nigeria is made up of both Chrisians and Muslims alike. if you think that is a symbol of israel so be it!!! we have arabic in other Nigerian notes too. NIGERIA DOES NOT BELONG TO MUSLIMS ABEG!!!

Anonymous said...

MURIC You say Islam teaches tolerance? Gush!!!! Don't you think various religions speak for itself? If it does you won't be ringing it in our ears all the time. You are yet to criticise bokoharam and all the killings in the world by islamist

Anonymous said...

And to the Muslim body...I say..suck my big black dick

Anonymous said...

Pls, also help us define boko-haram, its origin, and what it's doing in our tradition and culture.

Anonymous said...

Stop giving us wrong excuses Prof, boko haram has been vicious LONG before the printing/minting of the new N100 note. You can look for another excuse that is tangible.

Anonymous said...

Muslims n dre ish..wats all dz again? Y christians no talk..cant u jst talk widaot d muslim ish..must it b muslim all d tym? May God help us o..

Unknown said...

Money is money, but atleast put our Nigerian symbol on it and nt some other country

Unknown said...

MURIC make no sense, they are pointless
What does Arabic inscriptions stand for?
Are we in Arabic country?
Do we belong to Arabic nation?
No currency should have Arabic inscription on it.

#Commenting thru Glo 4G LTE

Anonymous said...

hmmm... dis one no be small matter ooo... abeg FG treat this issue with utmost caution and carfulness plz.* #saynotocivilwar

SIMPLYCOCK said...

So, once you see a star of the sort, it suggests Judaism or being beholden to Jews....
Illiterate...
Bloodthirsty fool..
God punish you dia!!!!
Fanning the embers of yet another attack on Christians...
Beware of Muslims, including those who claim they are moderates!!!!
Beware!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Anonymous said...

see them! inciting violence, they have started again. so for all these years that arabic write up has been in our currency even when Nigeria is not predominately a muslim country everybody was okay with it but now that there is a change they started crying foul.Thank you mr president for that bold action we can't continue to allow them tower over us and be dictating what happens,using a currency offered to their sun god with them.God bless you my president!

Anonymous said...

These muslims na wa oo,must ur arabic language be on every naira note..dey want to give der brothers anoda reason to cause chaos..abeg na only dey dis naija bikonu....

Uche Emma said...

Really?

Anonymous said...

Complete and TOTAL EFFING RUBBISH!!! I am a muslim and these f*&%ers do NOT speak for me. I can't stand these bleeding hypocrites that want to divide us as a nation in the name of RELIGION.
Linda, I wish you had refused to post this.

Anonymous said...

These Christians must stop ruling us. We must take power back. Islam must prevail in the country. Infidels

Anonymous said...

This muric or whatsoever u call yourself, kindly educate yourself on what the star of David is. There is nothing like that on the currency! Statement like this in a country facing Islamic jihadism makes one to truly wonder if the problems of the present FG is not truely caused by religious extremist like you. Wrong statement like this will fuel intolerance and more extremist minded mpslem youth joining boko haram. You should have dissipated your energy to daily condemn boko haram and all Islamic extremist rather than raise false alarm to incite it. I believe the professor that released the statement is acting a script and should be arrested by security agencies to know him intention and coconspirators. I just hope he is not an APC member because this would further tarnish the image of the party. The true enemies of Nigeria are beginning to show their desperation.

Anonymous said...

Your nothern leaders all the years they ruled had the opportunity to turn the north into dubai instead they impoverished you and didn't give you the required education. They stashed billions abroad. They didn't even equip the military now you are here talking trash

pro games said...

This is not abig deal for me...just another issue in the world

Anonymous said...

Muric rubbish..ots high time these Muslims know that they are not the owner of this Country

Anonymous said...

I just credited ur acct with 100naira. Thief y is ur acct no on LIB? y didn't u add ur local govt and village name?

Anonymous said...

Lol

Anonymous said...

Oh , na now u understand? Keep calling GEJ bad names , that what they want to get the bigot Buhari in..

Anonymous said...

Exactly my point of view

Thywill Be Done said...

After reading your statement Professor Ishaq, I can boldly say that Christians should not vote for APC in 2015 Presidential election, if they present Muslim-Muslim ticket. What sort of religious card are you playing? Prof, your office should not be used for politics ooo.
How can you talk of 189 as against 303 during the national conference? Were the delegates' appointment based on religion? Had religion played a role then, either the northern or the western region would've been under-represented. For your information, the 303 delegates were made up of northerners, southerners, westerners and easterners. Whereas the 189 delegates were mainly northerners with few westerners only. Equal number of representations were giving to both Christian and Muslim bodies. You are not being just at all.
Talk about the executive arm comprising of only Christians... Please, where did you get that information? Do me a favor: google the list of ministers of Federal Republic of Nigeria (both past & present)... Whether by region or religion, north and Muslims are leading south and Christians respectively.
And, by our constitution, every appointment from the presidency should based on federal character and not religion.
Worst still, you mention Boko Haram; thereby, contradicting what other Muslims has been saying - that they (BH), are non-muslims.
On the link with Israel and new currency... You are simply fermenting trouble.
Stop making Mr Jonathan the enemy of Nigeria Muslims.

Anonymous said...

Mohammed people. .. hahaha you are as stupid and demonic like your prophet. That religion will go into extinction soon

Thywill Be Done said...

After reading your statement Professor Ishaq, I can boldly say that Christians should not vote for APC in 2015 Presidential election, if they present Muslim-Muslim ticket. What sort of religious card are you playing? Prof, your office should not be used for politics ooo.
How can you talk of 189 as against 303 during the national conference? Were the delegates' appointment based on religion? Had religion played a role then, either the northern or the western region would've been under-represented. For your information, the 303 delegates were made up of northerners, southerners, westerners and easterners. Whereas the 189 delegates were mainly northerners with few westerners only. Equal number of representations were giving to both Christian and Muslim bodies. You are not being just at all.
Talk about the executive arm comprising of only Christians... Please, where did you get that information? Do me a favor: google the list of ministers of Federal Republic of Nigeria (both past & present)... Whether by region or religion, north and Muslims are leading south and Christians respectively.
And, by our constitution, every appointment from the presidency should based on federal character and not religion.
Worst still, you mention Boko Haram; thereby, contradicting what other Muslims has been saying - that they (BH), are non-muslims.
On the link with Israel and new currency... You are simply fermenting trouble.
Stop making Mr Jonathan the enemy of Nigeria Muslims.

Anonymous said...

iSecond!

yawanow said...

The points raised by MURIC are just preposterous especially accusations on the president which shows level of grievance indulged for so long. I'm deeply saddened by the last ultimatum given in the last paragraph. As a proclaimed peaceful religion even when we can see the opposite, i feel they should declare peaceful solution towards resolving this misunderstanding.
No need crying over irrelevant issues when we are faced with a big threat.

Anonymous said...

Linda post this o. What nonsense is this? have we complained about the ones that have islamic symbol since? President Jonathan, i am impressed with you on this. God bless you.

Anonymous said...

That's part of his stupidity. Always emotional and doing senseless things. Was OBJ not a christain and he made development to the Naira notes. You will be disgrace out of that office.

Rebecca said...

The symbol is not even the star of David (even though I really wish it were)! The star of David is made up of two inverted triangles while the symbol on our N100 note has two inverted squares (take a closer look and you will see).
Yet, it is obvious the Muslims are making so much fuss about this because they understand how important symbols are on currencies! This should draw the attention of Christians to why the arabic writings that have been on our currencies all along.

Biko zuzu pue naeba said...

Yoruba Muslims practice religion with tolerance but again they r d worst fanatics when they want to be.

ola olubisi said...

Am a Muslim and I believe nothing is wrong with the money the man is speaking for the group not all Nigeria Muslim so don't let him say what you don't mean about Islam.

Anonymous said...

Just a bunch of idle people trying to stir up war.

Anonymous said...

Are they the owner of Nigeria?

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OMA said...

I AM TOTALLY DISGUSTED. EVERYDAY SCORES OF NIGERIAN ARE KILLED BY ISLAMISTS AND NOT ONE PERSON OR ANY OF THE ISLAMIC GROUPS HAS COME OUT TO DENOUNCE THIS GREAT EVIL. AND THE MOST IMPORTANT ISSUE FOR THEM TO WRITE ABOUT IS THE WRITING ON 100 NAIRA NOTE?

SHAME TO ISLAM! SHAME TO ALL MUSLIMS IN NIGERIA! GREAT SHAME TO MUSLIMS ALL OVER THE WORLD! YOU ALL KEEP QUIET AND PEOPLE KEEP GETTING KILLED EVERYDAY AND DO NOT DENOUNCE THE EVIL AND THOSE THAT CARRY IT OUT IN THE NAME OF YOUR RELIGION. SILENCE IS ACQUIESCENCE. BUT YOU KNOW THE GOODNEWS, EVERYONE WILL DIE SOMEDAY.

Anonymous said...

Hmmmmm muslims????

Y don't u get ur fact right b4 calling a symbol jewish n david symbol.

Pls google search for david's symbol and see d diff......
Ur complaints is baseless
Pls don't display ur ignorant in d public

Olatee

Unknown said...

The removal of the ajami will not make them recognise d currency, seriously?........ well am done defending the muslims this people love chaos and division.

Onelove said...

Stop rubbish comment on dz page biko..Anonymous 3:27pm do you even attend good church??? Did they told you to rubbish oda pple believe and was its stated in ur bible like dt??? Some people wey just be stagnant for saying rubbish and think its one baba dt is doing then..Before you comment read and understand and do little research on ur own..Stupid set of pple..They will jst gathered and start writing rubbish and ur foolishness didnt even pass here and every sunday you will carry ur bible going to church again??? When one of pastor jet was used to stole moni out of the country none of you dz stupid pple talk..Dz pple do research and see dere is calamity and try to fish it out and you are just sitting in ur father home at 25, writing rubbish mumu...You better change and follow what ur pastor preach and dont follow pple foolishly..

kunle said...

Is better he remove any religion inclination from the notes. It is sensitive just as he can see sample now. Will it better anything or has religion help anything.

Anonymous said...

They had better shut up, They will end up giving boko haram a reason to kill us again. I am tired of these Muslims and their silly interpretation of things, are they the only ones in Nigeria, after all the president or the CBN aren't jewish so they should shut their fanatical mouths. Mtcweeee

Anonymous said...

Talking about culture, can't remember any part of Nigeria where Arabic is a language yet it's been on the Nora forever. These guys sha, trouble nah their middle name

Anonymous said...

In the constitution only the Sharia law is included. There is no law that includes Christianity or the christian faith. The Muslims in Nigeria want to make Nigeria an Islamic country, the way they converted the whole of Turkey. Christians beware and hold tight to your faith.

Anonymous said...

How is that a Jewish symbol biko? Why do northern Muslims especially feel they're in some sort of competition against Christians? I think this article was meant to incite attacks against the president

Anonymous said...

You have said it all. They think we all are fools. I've never heard of dis MURIC grp till today. Why have they never come out to condemn Boko haram point blank? U see they are all in support of BH from Buhari down to the least of them. That's why you never hear them talk about BH.

Ay said...

Mumu,how will you know? When all you do is pinging and watching blue film

Anonymous said...

You know I never took note of this...I have been a fool,so all our money had Arabic inscriptions on them,wonderful,this war is beyond what it seems,We spent "Arabic" money,we never asked why isn't there a Christian symbol,we spent another country's money and never complained.Now they are complaining Ok.Mr president we have read all they said,we Understand everything. I have one message for u incase u visit here-.If you ever shake or compromise the Lord would wipe u off.Stand like a rock for the Lord is with you Goodluck Ebele Jonathan.my mom told me this,she's never wrong.we can never be tagged an Islamic nation,that would hasting the end of the world,Nigeria is the Isreal of Africa,don't joke with this people

Anonymous said...

All this noise of Islam, God caused Ishmael and blessed Jacob which is Israel so using there symbol is not bad. Muslim is a cause should not be used in our country note.

Cee Jay said...

Abi o. It's not remotely the star of David

Anonymous said...

It is so unfortunate that hate for GEJ have blinded Muslims.

The Jewish simple is the Star of David and it is simply made from TWO TRIANGLES , while the symbol as seen in the picture above is a combibation of TWO SQUARES, there is no nexus between the two pictures and even if it has a nexus, the N100, N200, N500 notes atleast have a Muslim inscription at the bottom right of the side containing the pictures of our ex-leaders.

I think it's high time we started afresh and remove every symbol in everything in this country.

Nigeria is not a Muslim state, they should accept that fact.

PRINCE OLEKANMA M.

Cee Jay said...

That is not the star of David. So the whole Ruckus is uncalled for. The star of David is 2 triangles. That symbol is 2 square

Anonymous said...

How dare you post numerous b*llshit on here,Linda can't you not post this,but you are good at not posting some brilliant comments...back to u 3race,you are a kid,you don't understand wat is happening,till you do Don't sell your ideas so loud plz

Unknown said...

The Arabic sign have been on the naira for years so what's the big deal if the government decides to switch to Jewish sign for some years too. These people always looking for trouble.

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