Category: Religion

Hijrah 1446A.H: MMPN congratulates Muslims,seeks Holiday for Islamic New Year

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As Muslims in Nigeria joined their counterparts all over the world in ushering the new Islamic year, Hijrah 1446 A.H on Sunday July 7, 2024, the Muslim Media Practitioners of Nigeria (MMPN) has reiterated its call on the Federal and state governments in Nigeria to declare Muharram 1, the first day of the Islamic Calendar year, as a public holiday. This is contained in a statement released on Thursday and signed by Alhaji Abdur-Rahman Balogun, National President, MMPN. Balogun said such a declaration would be in line with the rule…

MUSWEN warns Sokoto Govt to abort alleged plan to remove Sultan Sa’ad Abubakar

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The Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria (MUSWEN), the official umbrella body for all Muslims in the South West of Nigeria, has condemned the alleged plot to depose as Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, the President-General of Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs and the National Leader of all Muslims in Nigeria.   The Muslim group in a statement signed by its President,Alhaji Rasaki Oladejo, believed that the information making the rounds in that regard was in the realm of rumour-mongering.   MUSWEN said “For the…

Expanding The House Fellowship Centre With Dedicated Service, declares Rev. Babatunde Idowu

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By Dr. Afolabi Olajuwon     Comprehensive Report of Today’s Service at Foursquare Gospel Church, Rafisanyi, Suleja, Niger State Date: Sunday, June 30, 2024 Location: Foursquare Gospel Church, Rafisanyi, Suleja, Niger State Guest Minister: Rev. Dr. Babatunde A. Idowu, Senior Pastor and Wuse District Overseer of the Foursquare Gospel Church, Abuja. Today’s service at the Foursquare Gospel Church in Rafisanyi, Suleja was a spiritually enriching experience characterized by a powerful choir ministration and a profound sermon by the esteemed guest minister, Rev. Dr. Babatunde A. Idowu. The service commenced with…

Friday Sermon: Whosoever Does Good Equal To The Weight Of An Atom, Shall See It; And Whosoever Does Evil Equal To The Weight Of An Atom, Shall See It! 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 that…

Preparing the Church for Comprehensive Blessings by Winning Souls, declares Rev. Dr. Babatunde A Idowu

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By Dr. Afolabi Olajuwon     Church: Foursquare Gospel Church, Utako, Abuja Date: Sunday, June 23, 2024 Guest Minister: Rev. Dr. Babatunde A. Idowu, is a Senior Pastor of Foursquare Gospel Church, Wuse, also Wuse District Overseer, Foursquare Gospel Church, Abuja.   The Foursquare Gospel Church worldwide dedicates the month of June as ‘Loyalty Month,’ fostering an exchange of pulpits amongst its pastors. This tradition not only fortifies the unity within the church but also allows diverse ministerial experiences and messages to permeate congregations. On June 23, 2024, the Utako…

Friday Sermon: Support The Truth, Love It And Be With Those Who Are True! 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! Fear Allah by abiding by His commandments and abstaining from all that He forbids, for fear of Allah is the gateway to all good while disobedience and sin is…

The Day Of Arafah and Fasting It If Falls On A Saturday, And The Rulings Of Cutting The Nails And Hair By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the name of Allah, Most Merciful, Bestower of Mercy   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.   Respected brothers and sisters! Know that in the Islamic calendar, the 9th day of Dhul-Hijjah (12th month in the calendar) is called the Day of Arafah. This day is the culminating event of the…

Lessons In The Prophet Muhammad Farewell’s Sermon/Khutbah By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, 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 Muhammad is His servant and Messenger. We ask Allah to exalt his mention as well as that of his family and all his companions.   Dear brothers and sisters! The Farewell Hajj of the Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) rr his first and last Hajj. Tens of thousands and it is even said…

ISI-UI: Parents distribute free hijabs to female Muslim students, charges them to excel in their studies

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Hijab wearing female Muslim students of the University of Ibadan, International School, Ibadan UI-ISI, have been advised to excel in their studies and be good ambassadors of Islam as pathway to reaching the peak of their chosen careers. The Chairman, Muslim Parents Forum (ISI- MPF), Abdur-Rahman Balogun, gave the advice during the first phase of Hijab distribution to over 100 Female Muslim students of the school at the UI Central Mosque, Ibadan.   He noted that Hijab had come to stay as part of the school uniform following the May…

Sultan declares June 16 for Eid-el-Kabir celebration

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The Sultan of Sokoto and President General Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III has declared Friday 7th June 2024 as the 1st Day of Zulhijjah 1445 A.H.   This is contained in a statement Thursday night from the National Moon Sighting Committee signed by its secretary, Malam Yahaya Muhammad Boyi.     “The Sultan of Sokoto has declared Friday, June 7, 2024, as the first day of Zul-Hijjah 1445 AH,” Malam Boyi said.     This means that Sunday, June 16, 2024, will be the day of…