Islam and Corruption: Time for Nigerian Muslims to Lead by Example
Oyewo-Oyelere Corruption in Nigeria is more than just stolen money, it is a betrayal of trust and a spiritual illness. Islam clearly forbids it. Allah warns in the Qur’an: Do not cause corruption on the earth after it has been set in order…” (Qur’an 7:56) Yet, corruption is everywhere, public offices, schools, markets, even homes.
