Category: Religion

Responding To The Cry Of The Poor, The Needy And Less Privileged In The Society! By Imam Murtadha Gusau/Okene

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In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful All praise and thanks are due to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon His Messenger (Peace be upon him). Dear brothers and sisters! Abu Zarr (RA) reported that some of the companions came to the Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him), and they said, “O Messenger of Allah, the rich have taken all the rewards. They pray as we pray, they fast as we fast, and they give charity from their extra wealth.” The Prophet said, “Has Allah not made…

Spiritual Flourishing Through Divine Nourishment: An Exegesis of Faith at Foursquare Gospel Church, Wuse District, Abuja

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By Dr. Afolabi Olajuwon This is to examine a recent service at Foursquare Gospel Church, Wuse District Headquarters, Abuja, on Sunday, August 10, 2025, focusing on the theme “Planted By The Waters.” Through an analysis of the sermon delivered by Rev. Dr. Babatunde Idowu, District Overseer, the sermon explores the vital role of spiritual nourishment, divine guidance, and obedience in fostering a spiritually enriched and purpose-driven life for believers. In contemporary Christian practice, the pursuit of spiritual vitality remains a central tenet. The service conducted at Foursquare Gospel Church, Wuse…

Stand for Justice, No Matter the Cost! 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. I testify that there is no deity worthy of worship except Allah and that Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) is His servant and Messenger. Dear brothers and sisters! In the life of the Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him), there is a moment we often overlook, but it carries the weight of justice, honour, and Prophetic leadership. Imam Hafiz Ibn Kathir mentions in his book Al-Bidayah wal-Nihayah, when a Muslim woman was…

An Appeal to His Imperial Majesty: A Call for Visionary Leadership in Oyo’s Islamic Community

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The Alaafin of Oyo Oba Abdul Hakeem Owoade Elewuetu I Your Imperial Majesty, May peace, mercy, and blessings of Allah be upon you. I write to express my profound gratitude and deep admiration following the recent historic visit of the Oyo State Muslim community to your esteemed palace, an event that continues to resonate with joy and pride among us all. By extension, this visit symbolically represented the entire Muslim Ummah across South-Western Nigeria. I was privileged to be part of the delegation, and I must confess that the warm…

NAHCON proposes ₦8.5m Tentative fare for 2026 Hajj, meets State Pilgrims’ Boards on Post-Hajj review

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has proposed a provisional deposit of ₦8.5 million as tentative fare for the 2026 Hajj, pending final negotiations with service providers. This was part of the resolutions reached during a strategic post-Hajj meeting held on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at the Hajj House Headquarters, Abuja.   The meeting brought together Chairmen and Secretaries of State Pilgrims’ Welfare Boards to review the 2025 Hajj operations and commence early preparations for the upcoming year. In his remarks, NAHCON Chairman, Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman, appreciated President…

NAHCON partners TAJ Bank to launch Digital Hajj Savings, Registration App

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In a move to enhance efficiency and accessibility for intending pilgrims, the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has initiated a partnership with TAJ Bank to develop a digital application for the Hajj Savings Scheme (HSS).   The high-level meeting, held at the Hajj House Boardroom in Abuja, brought together key officials from both organizations to deliberate on the framework and technical roadmap for the proposed app, which aim to simplify the Hajj registration and savings process across Nigeria.   The TAJ Bank delegation included Sadiq Abdulhakim Abdul, Na’ir Garba,…

MURIC urges Tinubu, Northern Governors to honour Nigeria’s Teen English Champion ,Nafisa Abdullahi Aminu

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Northern governors to publicly celebrate Nafisa Abdullah Aminu, a 17-year-old student from Yobe State, who recently emerged as the global best in English language skills at the 2025 TeenEagle Global Finals held in London, United Kingdom. The call was made in a statement issued on Wednesday, 6th August 2025, by the Executive Director of MURIC, Professor Ishaq Akintola. Nafisa defeated over 20,000 students from 69 countries, including the United Kingdom, in the global English language competition, earning…

My Thought On The Qasidah Al-Burdah 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. I testify that there is no deity worthy of worship except Allah and that Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) is His servant and Messenger. Dear brothers and sisters! The book, Al-Kawakib Al-Durriyah fi Madhu Khairil-bariyyah (The celestial lights in praise of the Best of Creation), is a famous poem written in honour of our beloved Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him). The poem is popularly known as Qasidah Al-Burdah (The poem of…

Rev. Idowu’s Sermon in Abuja: A Deep Dive into “Planted By The Waters”

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By Dr. Afolabi Olajuwon The first Sunday of August 2025 marked a spiritually enriching Communion Service at the Foursquare Gospel Church, Wuse District Headquarters, Abuja. The atmosphere was charged with divine presence as congregants were led into a profound worship experience by the church choir. The service mirrored the biblical account in Acts 3:6-7, where collective faith and focused hearts ushered in God’s glory, setting the stage for a transformative encounter. The highlight of the service was the sermon titled “Planted By The Waters,” delivered by Rev. Dr. Babatunde Idowu,…

How Islam Deals with Murder: A Shari‘ah-Based Perspective on the Hafsoh Lawal Case By Mallam Amb. Ibrahim Agunbiade (Abu Jannāt)

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Friday (Yaom al-Jumu‘ah) 7th safar 1447AH / 1st August, 2025     The gruesome murder of Hafsoh Lawal, a final-year student in Ilorin, by Abdulrahman Bello has drawn widespread condemnation. The Kwara State High Court sentenced Bello to death by hanging after he was found guilty of luring and killing the young woman for ritual purposes. While Nigerian law has acted, many have asked: What would Islamic law (Shari‘ah) say about this crime?   This article examines the Islamic legal perspective on murder and repentance, drawing from authentic sources and…