Category: Religion

History made,as first Igbo Professor of Arabic Ilyas Usman becomes Imam of Abuja National Mosque

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In a historic and joyous moment, Professor Ilyas Usman, the first Igbo scholar to achieve professorship in Arabic studies, has been appointed as the new Imam of the Abuja National Mosque.   Prof. Usman, an Igbo academic and Muslim scholar, joined the ranks of the three existing Imams of the National Mosque.   He is billed to deliver his inaugural khutbah at the National Mosque today, Friday, October 18, 2024, and will make history as the first Igbo to be appointed to the exalted position.   Prof. Usman who is…

NAHCON Chairman inaugurates 2025 Nusuk-Masar (E-track) Committee

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The Chairman/CEO of National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Prof. Abdullahi Saleh Usman, today, inaugurated the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Hajj and Umrah requirement for 2025 Hajj Operation to facilitate hitch-free Pilgrims’ Hajj procedures and processings. In his speech,Prof. Abdullahi Saleh Usman reiterated the importance of the Committee’s assignment as the backbone of the 2025 Hajj Operation. Professor Saleh therefore urged the Committee to work diligently under the following terms of reference: (1) Activation and general management of the 2025 Hajj Nusuk-Masar portal for the Nigerian Intending Pilgrims. (2) Training…

MURIC hails Appeal Court Oyo Judges for upholding sanctity of Islamic marriage

Lukman Laleye Babalola

A Human Rights group,Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has commended the Oyo State Customary Court of Appeal for upholding the sanctity of marriages conducted under Islamic law. The human rights organization applauded the judges who presided over a divorce case in which a Grade ‘A’ Customary Court attempted to dissolve a marriage contracted according to Islamic law.   The appellate court declared that no customary court anywhere in Nigeria has the jurisdiction to determine a case involving an Islamic marriage or the custody of children of an Islamic marriage. MURIC described…

To Proclaim: Embracing the Call to Ministry

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By Afolabi Olajuwon, Abuja     The vibrant colours of the congregation filled the sanctuary on a beautiful 2nd Sunday of October, as believers gathered in joyful appreciation for God’s enduring mercy. The air was filled with the harmonious renditions of the choir, adorned in diverse cultural attire, presenting praises in Yoruba, Hausa, Ibo, and Urobo.   This celebration of cultural unity set the stage for a dynamic and powerful drama presentation that embodied the theme “Approved To Proclaim,” based on the passage from 1 Thessalonians 2:4.   Drama Presentation:…

Friday Sermon: The Generosity Of Uthman Bin Affan, A Lesson To Rich People And Leaders! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Bestower of Mercy   All praise is due to Allah, Lord of all the worlds. May His blessings and benedictions be upon the Messenger, his household and companions.   Dear brothers and sisters! Indeed, the lives of the Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) and his companions are role models for all Muslims. Muslims follow the instructions and try their best to design their lives according to the provided role models. A few stories are very inspiring and hearing them leaves…

National Assembly confirms Prof Saleh Usman as 6th NAHCON Chairman

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Assembly today 10th October 2024, officially confirmed the appointment of Professor Saleh Abdullahi Usman as the new Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON). He took over as the 6th Chairman after Malam Jalal Ahmed Arabi following the change of leadership of the Commission. The confirmation was coming after the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs screened Professor Usman on 8th October 2024. The confirmation is a reflection of the Assembly’s confidence in the new Chairman’s capacity to steer NAHCON through its mission of ensuring efficient and…

TENBELEKUN: Our Diseases Of The Heart,By Abu Mazidatu-Khair

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There are diseases that are worse than cancer. They’re although not biological in nature. These are the banes of Yoruba Muslims. I wonder how a Muslim who suffers from anyone of those diseases can meet his Lord with ease. Something is certainly wrong with our sincerity and that’s exactly the cause of those dangerous diseases.   The Yoruba Muslims of the Southwest Nigeria live with and suffer the diseases of the heart, such as tenbelekun, Kenimani, ilara, ote, rikishi, abosi and other similar ailments, so much that the future of…

She Don’t Want To Hear Anything About Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) But His Generosity Changed Her! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Bestower of Mercy Praise be to Allah; we praise Him and seek His help and forgiveness. We seek refuge with Allah from the evil of our own selves and from our evil deeds. Whomsoever Allah guides cannot be led astray, and whomsoever He leaves astray cannot be guided. I bear witness that there is no god except Allah alone, with no partner, and I bear witness that Muhammad is His servant and Messenger. A long time ago there lived an old…

Senate screens Prof Abdullahi Saleh Usman as NAHCON Chairman

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs today 8th October,2024 screened Prof. Abdullahi Saleh Usman as the new Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), following his nomination by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. During the session presided over by the Chairman,Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs ,Senator Abubakar Sani Bello, members of the Committee expressed confidence in Prof. Usman’s capacity to lead the Commission during this pivotal period. The motion for his confirmation was moved by Senator Muhammad Adamu Aliero and seconded by Senator Shehu Buba…

NAHCON again meets Private Tour Operators …… says 95,000 pilgrims to receive SR150 each for 2023 Hajj refund

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) continued its interactive meetings with members of Private Tour Operators in Nigeria (PTOs). The meeting held today, 7th October 2024 was to update members on resolutions reached after resumption of office on Wednesday, 2nd October 2024 by Acting Chairman of the Commission, Prof Abdullahi Sale Pakistan who had been absent briefly on a trip.   NAHCON’s Commissioner of Operations, Prince Anofi Olanrewaju Elegushi who chaired the virtual meeting with the PTO’s relayed new developments from both Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah…