MMM: Nigerians blast cleric, Muhammad Gusauin who said scheme is against Islam

  December 16, 2016

Nigerians, particularly MMM supporters and subscribers have blasted an Islamic cleric, Murtadha Muhammad Gusauin, who said participating in the ponzi scheme was against the tenet of Islam.
The Imam had delivered a lecture at the central mosque in Okene, Kogi State which was shared on Facebook and other social media platforms.
He said the idea of providing help to people on the basis of return was not supported by Islam as reward for alms giving would be in the hereafter.

Gusauin had said, “The example of those who spend their wealth in the Way of Allah is like that of a grain of corn that sprouts seven ears, and in every ear there are a hundred grains. Thus Allah multiplies the action of whomsoever He wills.
“Allah is Munificent, All-Knowing. Those who spend their wealth in the Way of Allah and do not follow up their spending by stressing their benevolence and causing hurt, will find their reward secure with their Lord. They have no cause for fear and grief.” (Al Baqarah, :261-262).
“Islam also teaches us to give something to other without wishing for greater return. Allah reminded us:
“Do not give something to seek for a better return.” (Tafsir al Qurtubi, 19/67).

“It all shows that the MMM transaction is not in line with some principles of Islam, thus it shouldn’t be preserved,” he stated.
His lecture, however, generated reaction from Nigerians as some persons noted that the scheme was a form of business and others giving in to the opinion of the religious cleric