Category: Religion

Allah Knows Your Enemies Better Than You, And Allah Suffices As A Protector And Allah Suffices As A Helper! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the Name of Allah, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful Praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds, may the blessings and peace be upon our beloved master Muhammad, the last of Prophets, on his family, and all his companions. Dear brothers and sisters! There’s a special verse from the noble Qur’an (Surah An-Nisa, 4:45) that states: “But Allah is most knowing of your enemies; and sufficient is Allah as an ally, and sufficient is Allah as a helper.” This Qur’anic verse emphasises that Allah has complete knowledge…

We’re created to give God pleasure — Archbishop Kawas …. Urges Believers to embrace humility and purposeful living

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Archbishop Prof. Leonard Kawas, General Overseer of World Harvest Ministries, has called on Christians to live humbly and purposefully in line with biblical teachings, stressed that humanity’s ultimate goal is to please God.   Delivering a sermon on Sunday in Abuja, Archbishop Kawas reminded believers that life only finds meaning when it aligns with God’s will.   “We are created to give God pleasure, and if you refuse, God will give you pressure,” he declared, drawing from the story of King Nebuchadnezzar, who was humbled until he acknowledged the supremacy…

Rev. Oresanya Speaks on the Importance of God’s Manifested Honour and Dignity

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By Dr. Afolabi Olajuwon     Rev. Babatunde Oresanya urges believers: “Honour and dignity come to those who walk with God in the Spirit.” A spirit-filled atmosphere enveloped the Foursquare Gospel Church, Wuse District Headquarters, Abuja, on Sunday as worshippers gathered for a last Sunday of the month of October Service themed “Manifesting Pending Honour and Dignity.”   The service, attended by youth and adults alike, featured a powerful message delivered by Rev. Babatunde Oresanya, titled “Enabling the Manifestation of God’s Honour and Dignity.” Drawing his text from Esther 6:1–11,…

Friday Sermon: Let Our Leaders Fear Allah And Lead By Example! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the Name of Allah, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful Praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds, may the blessings and peace be upon our beloved master Prophet Muhammad, the last of Prophets, on his family, and all his companions. Dear brothers and sisters! People are always asking a quetion. Imam, please what makes a true leader? The life of our beloved Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) offers profound answers. Leadership is one of the most debated and studied topics in history, with countless theories and…

“Walking in the Right Identity: Rediscovering Who You Are in Christ” BY BRO. TOMILOLA OLOGUNSUA

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By Afolabi Olajuwon     On a calm and radiant Sunday morning, worshippers at the Foursquare Gospel Church, Wuse District Headquarters, Abuja, converged with palpable anticipation for a Spirit-filled Youth Sunday Service. The atmosphere was charged with worship, reflection, and youthful vibrancy as voices united in heartfelt praise, preparing the congregation for an enriching encounter with the Word. The service featured Bro. Tomilola Ologunsua, a dynamic youth minister whose message titled “Walking in the Right Identity” resonated with deep biblical truth and contemporary relevance. Bro. Ologunsua illustrated how divine remembrance…

O Allah, Protect Us From The Evil Of An Envier When He Envies! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the Name of Allah, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful   Praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds, may the blessings and peace be upon our beloved master Muhammad, the last of Prophets, on his family, and all his companions.   Dear brothers and sisters! Jealousy/Envy, or Hasad means wishing that a blessing that Allah has bestowed on the envied person be taken away from him, whether it is a blessing in religion, knowledge, wealth or in any worldly affairs. And Jealousy/Envy or Hasad is an abhorrent…

Friday Sermon: Do Not Worry On What People Say About You, Do Not Belittle The Efforts Of Others, Make Your Goal To Please Allah Not People! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the Name of Allah, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful   Praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds, may the blessings and peace be upon our beloved master Prophet Muhammad, the last of Prophets, on his family, and all his companions.   Dear brothers and sisters! Allah the Most High says:   “And if you obey most of those people on earth, they will mislead you far away from Allah’s path. They follow nothing but conjectures, and they do nothing but lie.” [Qur’an, 6:116]   Respected brothers…

NAHCON Chairman updates Saudi ministry on 2026 Hajj preparations

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Chairman/CEO of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Prof. Abdullahi Saleh Usman, has briefed the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah on Nigeria’s preparations for the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage. This took place during a virtual meeting aimed at ensuring smooth collaboration and efficient planning for the upcoming pilgrimage.   Prof. Usman outlined key milestones, including the successful securing of camp booking slots in line with the Saudi Hajj calendar, and informed the Ministry that the process of appointing air carriers for the 2026 operation is nearing completion. NAHCON…

MURIC rejects allegations of Christian Genocide in Nigeria, warns against religious propaganda

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), Osun State Chapter, has dismissed recent allegations of genocide against Christians in Nigeria, describing them as false, biased, and part of a wider conspiracy to portray the country negatively and implicate innocent Muslims.   Reacting to recent developments in Washington D.C., where claims of Christian genocide in Nigeria were raised, MURIC said the narrative was “hypocritical and unfounded,” adding that it failed to reflect the reality on the ground. The group maintained that terrorism in Nigeria is not driven by religion, as both Muslims and…

Friday Sermon: Those Who Were Blessed With Knowledge But Failed To Act Upon It Are Like Donkeys Carrying Volumes Of Books! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the Name of Allah, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful Praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds, may the blessings and peace be upon our beloved master Prophet Muhammad, the last of Prophets, on his family, and all his companions. Dear brothers and sisters! Know that, in every society, an evil Islamic scholar misleads people, corrupts divine teachings, and promotes discord and divisions instead of peace and unity; causing great harm to the Ummah by distorting the truth and preventing others from reaching it. These Islamic scholars…