SHAFAQNA- As world-wide demonstrations have shown, Sheikh Ibraheem El-Zakzaky has touched the hearts and minds of millions not just in Nigeria. Below are photos of his political life during last four decades and what he stands for.
Born in 1953 / 1372, Sheikh Ibraheem El-Zakzaky has led the Islamic Movement of Nigeria from its earliest stages in the 1980s. From a movement of a few thousand to some twenty million, this community has members from different Muslim schools of thought, as well as Christians and those of other faiths. Overtly seeking Islamic justice solutions to the problems faced by Nigerians and more broadly in the region, the movement seeks social justice for every member of society. In lieu of state action, the movement has setup clinics and schools and provides medical and educational services for the most in need.
Source: Ihrc.com
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