Category: Religion

Soleimani Killing: NSCIA Warns Muslim Youth Against Protest

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The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) on Monday appealed to Muslim youths in the country for exercise restraint over the death of top Iranian military commander, Qassem Soleimani, in Iraq. In a statement issued in Abuja by Head of Media of the council, Ibrahim Aselemi, the body appealed to the youth not to allow their emotions becloud their judgment to ensure peace at all times. NSCIA said the issue between the U.S. and Iran can only be resolved through diplomatic dialogue. “The attention of NSCIA has been drawn…

FRIDAY SERMON: Allah Is Sufficient For Us And He Is Our Guardian And Protector (Hasbunallahu Wa Ni’mal Wakeel)! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the name of Allah, Most Merciful, Bestower of Mercy All praise is due to Allah, Lord of all creation. May the peace and blessings of Allah be upon the Messenger, his family, his Companions and those who follow him till the Hour is established. Dear brothers and sisters, Allah Almighty offer salutations to Prophet Ibrahim (Peace be upon him) in every prayer. Allah Almighty chose him, guided him and blessed him with sound wisdom. Since his early age, Prophet Ibrahim (Peace be upon him) stood in the face of…

Gov Sani-Bello admonish Christians to see pilgrimage as spiritual exercise ….warns pilgrims against abscondment

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Niger state Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani-Bello has called on Christians to see pilgrimage to Holy Land as a spiritual exercise. happy Governor Bello, represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Alh Ahmed Ibrahim Matane, disclosed this while bidding farewell to 171 intending pilgrims to Israel held at the Government House, Minna on Thursday. He said that pilgrimage is a spiritual trip and not tourism.   According to him, Christians in the state should show more commitment in their quest to making trips to the holy land through self sponsorship…

CHRISTMAS: Gov Sani Bello urges Christians To emulate virtues, lifestyle of Jesus Christ

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Niger State Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello has felicitated with the Christian faithfuls as they celebrate this year’s Christmas to commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ. In a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mrs. Mary Noel Berje, Governor Sani Bello admonished Christians to celebrate the occasion, reflecting on the true essence of life and creation generally. The Governor stated that in this period of love as exemplified in the birth of the Jesus Christ, there was the need for all Christians to show love and share with neighbours…

Gov Yahaya Bello Inaugurates Chapel in Govt House After 28 Years

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Kogi state Governor, Yahaya Bello has inaugurated the Government House Chapel for the Christian worshippers after 28 years since the creation of Kogi State,   Governor Bello who was represented at the Christmas Carol by his deputy, Edward Onoja on Saturday asserted that the newly constructed Government House chapel symbolised unity, access, inclusion which his adminstration vowed to enshrine in public institutions in the state.   He pointed out that his government  promised to deepen these virtues in his administration’s second term until all kogi indigenes would no longer be…

Xmas Carol: Emulate virtues of Jesus Christ, Oyetola charges Nigerians …sues for peace, love, harmony

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Osun state Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola has charged Nigerians to emulate the virtues of Jesus Christ and rededicate themselves to God by abstaining from all forms of immoral act. He called on the citizens particularly christians to imbibe the lessonsand spirit of love, peace, harmony and good  neighbourliness as preached and demonstrated by Jesus Christ. Governor Oyetola stated this on Thursday while addressing the congregation of different Christian denominations under the aegis of Osun State Christian Association of Nigeria (OS-CAN), at the 2019 Christmas Carol, organised by OS-CAN in conjuction with…

FRIDAY SERMON : The ISIS’s Attack In Niger And How Islam Condemn Extremism And Terrorism! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful All praise is due to Allah, Lord of all creation. May Allah extol the mention of the Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) in the highest company of Angels and may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, his family, his Companions and all those who follow him exactly till the Day of Judgement. Dear brothers and sisters, according to CNN, BBC and CBS news reports, ISIS has claimed responsibility for one of the deadliest attacks on Niger’s military,…

MUSWEN New Executive Secretary Assumes office

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A new Executive Secretary for the Muslim Ummah of Southwest Nigeria (MUSWEN), Professor Muslih Tayo Yahya, has formally assumed office as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Umbrella body of all Muslims in the Southwest of Nigeria. He succeeded the pioneer and immedate past Executive Secretary of MUSWEN, Professor D. O. S. Noibi, whose retirement commenced on November 17, 2019. Professor Yahya assumed office on Monday, November 25, 2019 following the ratification of his nomination for that office by the General Assembly of MUSWEN on the same date of…

The Human Rights group and CAN got it wrong  By Prof. Dawud O. S. Noibi

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My attention was drawn to the sepatate calls made by the Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) and the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) for the resignation or removal of the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN). The two bodies bitterly criticized the CJN for calling for the improvement of the status of the Shari’ah in Nigeria through the amendment of the relevant sections of the Constitution. They described the CJN as heating the polity by thus calling for what they  described, laughably though, as the Islamization of the country.…

FRIDAY SERMON : Prophet Musa (Alaihis-Salam) And Tyrant Fir’aun (Pharaoh) By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful Verily, all praise is for Allah, we seek His help and His forgiveness. We seek refuge with Allah from the evil of our own souls [and from our bad deeds]. Whomsoever Allah guides will never be led astray, and whomsoever Allah leaves astray, no one can guide. I bear witness that there is no god but Allah, [alone and without any partner] and I bear witness that Muhammad is His servant and Messenger. “O you who believe! Fear Allah as He…