A lecturer in the Department of Accounting, Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, Prof. Ahmed Bello Dogarawa, has cautioned against all forms of child abuse, saying it is against the teaching and norms of Islam. He stressed the various forms of child abuse including physical, mental, sexual and negligent of a child, found today is never permitted in Islam, explaining there are many verses of the Quran that discusses child abuse, and some part of the Hadith strongly warned against it. “There is a lot of child abuse in the society especially issue that has to do with negligence, parents giving birth to children and neglect them, they don’t train, educate and promote upbringing or parental care. “Today’s theme of the lecture is child rights and abuse from an Islamic perspective. Don says Islam frowns against child abuse, cautions perpetrator

Source: Nigerian Tribune April 18, 2022 23:25 UTC