Category: Religion

Muslims have missed their way because they are Strangers to the Qur’an,says Idris Ismail

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By Maryam Kehinde Abdulazeez     “The faithful, in their love for one another and in their having mercy for one another and in their kindness toward one another, are like one body; when a member of it ails, all (the parts of) the body call one another (to share the pain) through sleeplessness and fever.” (Muslim). Individual and Collective responsibility is the cornerstone of Islam. Every Muslim is accountable to his Creator for what he himself does or fails to do as well as for others for whom he…

HOW MUCH MONEY DO YOU REALLY NEED TO LIVE A GREAT LIFE? By Maryam Kehinde Abdulazeez

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Who is he that will loan to Allah a beautiful loan which Allah will double unto his credit and multiply it many times?’ [2:245]. It is very important to initiate with the above verse that teaches us the importance of generously giving to the poor and needy, living a life of vision and generational life. In the program Talk Islam on Jordan 93.9 FM, the presenter Abdurasaq Olayode aka Philosopher King verbalized on the topic:- *WHAT IS THE COST OF A GREAT LIFE?.* Abdurasaq stated that giving (an act of…

Friday sermon: From Nigeria To Minnesota: How Islam Prohibits Racism And Killing Of Innocent Lives By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful All praise is for Allah. We praise Him, we seek His aid and we ask for His forgiveness. We seek Allah’s refuge from the evils of ourselves and from our evil actions. Whosoever Allah guides, there is no one who can misguide him; and whosoever Allah misguides, there is no one who can guide him. I testify that none has the right to be worshipped except Allah, alone, who has no partner; and I testify that Muhammad (Peace be upon him)…

COVID-19: Saudi Arabia Bans International Pilgrims From Hajj

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Saudi Arabia has banned all international visitors from making the Islamic pilgrimage known as Hajj this year as part of measures to stop the spread of Coronavirus. Saudi Arabia has so far recorded 161,005 cases of infection and 1,307 deaths.  Only a very limited number of people currently living in the kingdom may take part, BBC reports. There are fears that Hajj might be cancelled altogether. So far, only citizens from countries around the world, who are already resident in Saudi Arabia will be allowed to attend this year. The authorities say…

ISLAM HAS PROHIBITED THESE KINDS OF MARRIAGES By Barr. Hon. Sadiq Ibrahim Dasin

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I am both pleased and worried about the impact of social media on our lives. No doubt social media is being used in positive ways that shape our politics, business, culture, religion, career, education, innovation and much aspects of human endeavours than one can imagine. Before the advent of mobile telephone and therefore social in Nigeria, level of contact was limited. A guy attend the same school with a lady and after graduation they never see again. This is no longer the case. Now we have WatsApp Groups of people…

Friday Sermon: Why Allah Almighty Tests His Servants By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Bestower of Mercy All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah and that Muhammad (Peace be upon him) is His servant and Messenger. Dear brothers and sisters, many people ask, why are we tested and tried? Why the hardships? Why the calamities? Why the tribulations? Why the covid-19 and it’s harsh and difficult restrictions? Why the armed banditry? Why the cattle rustling? Why the Boko Haram terrorism?…

Religion is the solution to moral and social decadence in our society, says Abdurasaq Olayode

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By Maryam Kehinde Abdulazeez   The world would be in complete chaos if no one ever followed rules and instructions. That is why rules and instructions are made, to make our world run smoothly and become a better place. In the program Talk Islam on Jordan 93.9 FM, the presenter Abdurasaq Olayode aka Philosopher King discussing on the topic: *Rules and Instructions– keys for Success* told his listeners that the ultimate instructions is the Guidance which Allah Has sent to us– the Qur’an. Talking about the happenings around the world,…

Friday Sermon: Some Things We Can Do To Fight The Heinous Crime Of Rape In Society By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In The Name of Allah, The Most Gracious, The Most 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, The many reports of gang rape of our young girls and women in Nigerian cities stunned the country and…

ABUBAKAR TSAV : NSCIA commiserates with deceased’s family,Benue Muslims

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The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) said it received the news of the death of late retired Commissioner of Police, Alh. Abubakar Tsav with rude shock. The Council in a letter addressed to Mall. Garba Yakubu Baba,Vice President-General (NSCIA) who also doubled as  Chairman,Benue State Council for Islamic Affairs. commiserated with the entire Ummah of Benue State on the demise of the late Lagos state Police Commissioner whose death occurred on Monday, 8th June, 2020, at the age of 81 years. The letter read: “Alh. Tsav lived as…

COVID-19: Kwara govt restriction order on Jumat prayers still in force – Council

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The Kwara State Council of Ulamau has charged Muslim Ummah that Jumat prayers will commence across the state on as soon as the committee complete its consultations with stakeholders and government authority. The Secretary of the Committee, Justice Salihu Olohuntoyin Muhammed, stated this in a statement issued on Thursday in Ilorin. He noted that this followed the directive of the Emir of Ilorin and Chairman Kwara State Council of Chiefs, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari. According to him, “I am directed to inform Muslim Ummah that Jumat prayers will commence as soon…