Category: Religion

August 1st, 2024 Protest In Nigeria: The Necessity Knows No Laws, الضرورات تبيح المحظورات By Imam Murtadha Gusau

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In the name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful   Praise be to Allah Who has permitted to us that which is Halal i.e., lawful and good and has forbidden to us that which is Haram i.e., unlawful and bad. I praise Him, may He be exalted, as one who acknowledges His blessings; I give thanks to Him, may He be glorified and exalted, as one who acknowledges His bounty. I Praise Him as He deserves to be praised, for He is the Most Praiseworthy and Most Glorious,…

PLANNED PROTEST: MUSWEN urges Nigerians to be more patient with government

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria (MUSWEN) has joined its voices with other stakeholders to caution those planning a nationwide protest across the Federation to shelve the idea and embrace dialogue, peaceful and amicable resolution of all the issues at stake.   MUSWEN, as an umbrella body for the Muslim Communities in the South West, said it believed in mutual consultation, dialogue and peaceful resolution of any national issue in line with Islamic dictates as contains in the Holy Qur’an.   MUSWEN further implored those behind the proposed national…

Friday Sermon: The Challenges And Trials Of Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) And How He Faced Them By Imam Murtadha Gusau

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful   All praise is due to Allah, the Lord of all the worlds, and peace and blessings be upon the noblest of Prophets and Messengers, our beloved Prophet Muhammad, and upon his family and companions, and those who follow their guidance until the Day of Judgment.   Dear brothers and sisters! While many still find strength in Allah during challenges and trials, the result of our individual and collective trauma is increasingly the opposite – distance from Allah and…

Prophet Fufeyin debunks claims on sales of miracle soap to members,calls Popular Uyo a Liar

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Senior Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin, the founder of Christ Mercyland Deliverance Ministries in Warri, Delta State, Nigeria, also known as Owomowomo 1, has denied selling miracle soap to his church members or anyone else. It will be recalled recently that Pastor Abel Damina of Power City International in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, allegedly claimed that a certain man of God was selling soap for $1,000 each, which is equivalent to one million, four hundred thousand Naira. Although Pastor Damina did not mention the name of this man of God, the…

“God’s timing is perfect!” declares Afolabi Olajuwon

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On the serene morning of Sunday, July 21, 2024, the congregation at Foursquare Gospel Church, Dobi, Gwagwalada, Abuja, gathered for their weekly Sunday service. The air was filled with anticipation following an electrifying and Spirit-filled choir ministration. As the music faded, the guest minister, Afolabi Olajuwon, approached the pulpit to deliver a powerful message titled “The Power of Divine Visitation: From Despair to Joy.”   “Good morning, beloved. It’s a beautiful Sunday to gather in the house of the Lord,” began Afolabi Olajuwon. “Today, our theme for the month is…

Friday Sermon: Let Us Be Truthful, Let Us Avoid Cheating And Deception! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful   All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, and that Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) is His servant and Messenger.   Dear brothers and sisters! Know that, wallahi cheating and deception are despicable characteristics that are beneath a decent person. Intentionally distorting the truth in order to mislead others contradicts the values of honesty, which requires an attitude of sincerity, straightforwardness, and fairness…

Friday Sermon: Islamic Perspective On Climate Change 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, the Lord of all the worlds, and peace and blessings be upon the noblest of Prophets and Messengers, our Prophet Muhammad, and upon his family and companions, and those who follow their guidance until the Day of Judgment. Dear brothers and sisters! As Muslims who strive for ihsan – excellence – we constantly find ourselves asking what we want our legacy to look like. Climate change is a pressing global issue that can…

Alleged Dethronement: Muslim organizations ask Sokoto Govt not to undermine Sultan’s influence ….. Say Sultan Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar is a leader of over 150milllion Muslims …. urge President Tinubu,others to intervene

Lukman Laleye Babalola

A Coalition Of Muslim organizations in Nigeria has called on Sokoto state Governor, Ahmed Aliyu to halt any plans aiming to undermine the influence of the Sultan of Sokoto,His Eminence Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III CFR. The Muslim organizations stated this today at a press conference held in Abuja. Addressing journalists on behalf of other 33 Muslim groups , the National President, Muslim Media Practitioners of Nigeria(MMPN), Alhaji Abdur-Rahman Balogun stated that the Government of Sokoto State, for political expediency, is hell-bent on dethroning the Highly revered Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad…

God’s Word is guaranteed when spoken declares Rev. Babatunde Idowu

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By Dr. Afolabi Olajuwon     The Foursquare Gospel Church, Wuse District Headquarters, witnessed an extraordinary Sunday service on July 7, 2024, that left attendees deeply touched and spiritually rejuvenated. The service commenced with a vibrant and Spirit-filled choir ministration that prepared the hearts of the congregation for the prophetic message that was to follow.   Rev. Dr. Babatunde Idowu then mounted the pulpit, delivering a sermon titled “Divine Visitation Unto Positive Turnaround,” drawing from the Scripture texts Genesis 21:1-8 and Luke 7:11-16. His message was profound, reinforcement, and filled…

Friday Sermon: Our Envy (Hassada) Towards Each Other Destroys Us! 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 alone, and so we praise Him, ask Him to assist us, and beg Him to forgive us. We seek refuge with Him from the evils of our own selves and from the evil results of our bad deeds. Whomever Allah guides cannot be led astray by anyone; whomever Allah leaves astray cannot be guided by anyone. I testify openly that no one deserves any worship whatsoever except Allah, who is alone in…