The Emir of Kano, His Royal Highness Dr. Muhammad Lamido Sanusi II, has praised the British Government and people for fostering tolerance, maturity, and diversity that allow different faiths to coexist peacefully in the United Kingdom.
Speaking over the weekend in London at a fundraising event for the Old Kent Road Mosque and Islamic Cultural Center, organized by the Muslim Association of Nigeria UK (MAN UK), Sanusi commended the group for its vision of promoting integration and hope for the Muslim Ummah.
“The British Government and people have shown the Muslim Ummah what Islam stands for as a religion of peace, creating an enabling environment for diversity, tolerance, love, respect, and harmonious coexistence regardless of religion or race,” he said.
The Emir stressed that mosques are more than places of prayer—they are centers for knowledge, morals, and social values that shape better societies. He noted that Prophet Muhammad (SAW) welcomed Christians into the mosque, underscoring its role as a symbol of tolerance and unity.
Sanusi also highlighted the significance of the Old Kent Road Mosque project, which will serve not only as a place of worship but also as a hub for education, business, social programs, and sustainable energy through solar power.
“This mosque project stands as a symbol of hope for the Muslim Ummah and humanity in the heart of London, inspiring generations yet unborn,” he said.
(The Nation)
