Popular singer Abdulazeez Fashola, better known as Naira Marley, has urged fans to separate his personal actions from his religion, emphasizing that while Islam is perfect, Muslims are not.
Taking to his X handle, he wrote: “Islam is perfect, Muslims are not. If I make a mistake, blame me, but not my religion.”
His statement sparked mixed reactions from social media users:
@Olumachoo: “Well said! Islam, like any faith, is pure. It’s people who fall short. Judge individuals, not the religion.”
@Mr_Lasdon: “This is why Muslims are encouraged to act according to the teachings of Islam. We should always reflect and be good ambassadors of our religion.”
@MD_Jatta: “Oh no, you’re the perfect representation of your religion—flaws and all. By the way, if you can read actual Arabic (which I can), I’ll pick a song from your terrible playlist and torture my ears with it all day long.”
Naira Marley’s comment comes amid ongoing debates about the intersection of faith and personal conduct, particularly for public figures.