Category: Religion

Indeed We All Belong To Allah, And Indeed To Him We Will All Return! O Allah, Forgive Former President Muhammadu Buhari!! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful   All perfect praise be to Allah the Lord of the Worlds. May His peace and blessings be upon our beloved Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) and upon all his family and companions.   Dear brothers and sisters! It is with a deeply heavy heart that we received the sad news of the passing away of the former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammad Buhari.   Muhammadu Buhari has died in a clinic in London, United Kingdom, at…

Exercising Your Endowment Through Faith: Declares Rev. Babatunde Idowu

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Dr. Afolabi Olajuwon     In a stirring sermon delivered at the Foursquare Gospel Church in Wuse, Abuja, Rev. Babatunde Idowu captivated the congregation with a profound message on “Prevailing In The Name Of Jesus,” under the essential topic of “Exercising Your Endowment.” This sermon explored the significant theme of leveraging faith and the spiritual authority endowed to believers to fulfill their divine purpose.   The service commenced with an invigorating session of praise and worship led by the church choir. This segment was not merely a musical interlude but…

MURIC slams Seventh Day Adventist Church over alleged disruption of Ede School Mosque project

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Osun State chapter of the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has strongly condemned the reported disruption of a mosque construction project at Ede Senior High School by members of the Seventh Day Adventist Church, Ede.   In a statement issued on Sunday, July 13, 2025, and signed by the Chairman of MURIC in Osun State, Dr. Abdul Razaq Bolawaye Uthman, the group alleged that the church, led by a former principal of the school, Mr. Osundina, forcefully halted construction work on the mosque on Friday, July 12, 2025.   The…

Friday Sermon: How Islam Honoured Women! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy   Praise be to Gracious Allah, who honoured us by sending Prophet Muhammad Ibn Abdullah (Peace be upon him) as a teacher, educator, leader and guide. As Allah Almighty said in the Qur’an:   “Certainly did Allah confer [great] favour upon the believers when He sent among them a Messenger from themselves, reciting to them His verses and purifying them and teaching them the Book [i.e., the Qur’an] and wisdom, although they had been before in manifest error.”…

Abuja Muslim Forum seeks National Blueprint to tackle Almajiri, Baban-Bola menace as it marks 1447 Hijrah Anniversary

Lukman Laleye Babalola

By Our Reporter   The Abuja Muslim Forum (AMF) has called for the development of a comprehensive national blueprint to address the persistent social challenges posed by the Almajiri and Baban-bola systems in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and beyond.   This appeal was made by the Amir of the Forum, Alhaji Abdulrazaq Ajani, during the 1447 Hijrah Anniversary Public Lecture held on Sunday, July 6, 2025, at the Conference Hall of the Abuja National Mosque. In his welcome address, Alhaji Ajani expressed concern over the growing menace of Almajiri…

Constitutional Review: MURIC demands Sharia Courts, Friday Public Holiday

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has urged the National Assembly to amend the Constitution to establish Sharia courts in all South West states and declare Fridays as public holidays. MURIC’s Founder and Executive Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola, presented the demands during the South West Zonal Public Hearing on constitutional review. MURIC argued that the absence of Sharia courts in the South West, despite significant Muslim populations, under mines their legal and religious rights. The group demanded constitutional provisions mandating state governors to establish Sharia Courts of Appeal, which would handle…

Prevailing Through Faith: Rev. Matanmi Adebisi on Overcoming Trials

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By Afolabi Olajuwon   The sermon titled “Prevailing In The Name Of Jesus,” delivered at the Foursquare Gospel Church in Abuja, encapsulated the robust spiritual theme of empowerment and victory through faith in Jesus Christ. Below is an analysis of the service, tying in relevant biblical references and their significance as applied during the sermon.   Praise and Worship Session Led by Sister Ruth Adison, the session was uplifting and set a vibrant tone for the day. Praise and worship play a vital role in preparing the congregation spiritually, aligning…

Friday Sermon: Do Not Be Distracted By The Life Of This World! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful   All perfect praise be to Allah the Lord of the Worlds. May His peace and blessings be upon our beloved Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) and upon all his family and companions. To proceed:   Dear brothers and sisters! In the hustle and bustle of daily life, it’s easy to forget that our time in this world is limited. Many often avoid thinking about this and instead distract themselves with worldly pursuits. The Qur’an addresses this tendency. Allah the…

NAHCON concludes 2025 Hajj Return Operations, final batch of Pilgrims arrives Kaduna

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has officially concluded the 2025 Hajj return operations with the arrival of the final batch of Nigerian pilgrims from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.   The concluding flight, which departed from Jeddah at approximately 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 2, carried 87 pilgrims and landed safely in Kaduna State, marking the end of a 17-day return airlift operation that began on June 13.   Chairman of NAHCON, Professor Abdullah Saleh Usman, while addressing the pilgrims before their departure, expressed profound gratitude to Allah…

Prevailing Praise Sunday: Overcoming Darkness with a Transformative Sermon on Moving from Pit to Praise

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By Afolabi Olajuwon   The Foursquare Gospel Church at the Wuse District Headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria, marked a momentous occasion on Sunday, June 29, 2025, with its “Prevailing Praise Sunday” celebration. The event, centered on the theme “Moving from Pit to Praise,” drew a large congregation eager to partake in a day of worship, reflection, and spiritual renewal.   The service commenced with an electrifying praise and worship session led by Sister Blessing Ademola. Her soulful melodies and heartfelt renditions of worship songs created an atmosphere of unity and reverence.…