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Saudi Arabia Deports Sheikh Gumi: Hajj Ban Over ‘Political Views’ Ignites Diplomatic Row

Sheikh Gumi Denied Hajj Entry: Saudi Authorities Cite ‘Political Views’ Saudi Arabia has deported prominent Nigerian Islamic scholar Sheikh Ahmad Gumi from Medina, barring him from participating in the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage despite initially granting him a visa. The cleric, sponsored by Nigeria’s Hajj Commission to provide religious guidance, was turned back upon arrival, reigniting debates over free expression and diplomatic protocol. The Controversy Unfolds: Visa Granted, Entry Denied Timeline: Gumi departed Nigeria on an Umza Air flight, arriving in Medina at 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 24, 2025. Saudi immigration officials denied him entry, citing undisclosed “reasons related to his views on world politics.” Deported to Nigeria, he resumed teaching duties by Monday, May 26. Gumi’s Statement:“I am grateful to Nigerian authorities for pledging to engage Saudi Arabia on this matter. My exclusion is regrettable but won’t deter my mission.” Behind the Ban: Politics vs. […]

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