Abstract:
Adherents of the two major religions. Islam and Christianity, sometimes relegate any state law that conflicts
with their practice/faith. They would rather obey God than man . In Geron AH v. Emperor, an Indian
Muslim decapitated two persons and presented the heads to his religious instructor who asked for only one
head. In Ashiruddin v. King*. the prisoner killed his son to secure a divine favour. Religious extremists will
not have their religious teachings and practices ‘bow' to any constitution. This paper, employs the analytical
method, using journals, internet based materials, case law, historical records etc., to identify examine faith
in the sharia law and the place of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. 1999 (henceforth
referred to as CFRN) in the hearts of Islamic faithful. It concludes by recommending inter alia that
patriotism and nationalism be inculcated into the citizenry right from childhood in our private and public
schools.
