Category: Religion

MURIC urges FG to establish Shari’ah Federal Courts nationwide

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has called on the Federal Government to establish Shari’ah Federal Courts across all 36 states of the federation to ensure equitable access to justice for Nigerian Muslims.   The Islamic human rights organisation made this appeal through its Executive Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola, in a statement issued on Friday.   Professor Akintola lamented the current structure of Nigeria’s judiciary, which he described as discriminatory against Muslims, particularly those residing in the southern part of the country where no Shari’ah court currently exists.   “The country’s…

Friday Sermon: Run Away From Deception The Way You Run Away From Lion! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy   All perfect praise be to Allah the Lord of the Worlds. May His peace and blessings be upon our beloved Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) and upon all his family and companions. To proceed:   Dear brothers and sisters! Islam, one of the world’s major religions, is often misunderstood and misrepresented in various aspects, including its stance on deceptive practices. In this sermon, I will explore what Islam truly teaches about deceit and dishonesty, dispelling misconceptions…

MURIC hails Court ruling permitting skirts for female Corps Members — Urges Christians to embrace religious freedom on Hijab

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), Oyo State Chapter, has commended the recent ruling of the Federal High Court in Abuja, which declared unconstitutional the National Youth Service Corps’ (NYSC) policy barring female corps members from wearing skirts for religious reasons.   The judgment, delivered in the cases FHC/ABJ/CS/989/2020 and FHC/ABJ/CS/988/2020, was filed by two Christian corps members, Ogunjobi Blessing and Ayuba Vivian, who challenged the NYSC dress code, arguing that trousers violated their religious beliefs. The court ruled in their favour, recognizing their right to dress in accordance with their…

The Power Of The Qur’an In Changing Our Societies 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 Muhammad is His servant and Messenger.   Dear brothers and sisters! In the fast-paced world we live in, finding direction, guidance, and purpose is crucial to our lives. For Muslims, the Qur’an is our compass, a sacred scripture providing understanding and timeless knowledge that influences our lives. The lessons and teachings offer us comfort, purpose, and direction in…

Sister Sherifat Destiny Abdullahi Guides Foursquare Teens on Path to Purposeful Living and Spiritual Development

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By Dr. Afolabi Olajuwon     The grand finale of the Spirit-Filled Teenagers Week at Foursquare Gospel Church, Wuse District Headquarters in Abuja, took place on Sunday, July 27, 2025. With a resonant sermon titled ” True Exercise,” Sister Sherifat Destiny Abdullahi offered profound insights into purposeful living and spiritual discipline. The event encapsulated themes of robust purpose, intentionality in exercise, and spiritual alignment, drawing from key biblical scriptures.   The service commenced with an invigorating praise and worship session led by the church’s Teen Choir. This session established a…

FG begins evacuation of Stranded Nigerians in Central African Republic ….. Embassy retrieves Passports, assures repatriation as victims arrive Bangui July 26

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Government has initiated a rescue operation for Nigerian nationals stranded in the Bambari region of the Central African Republic (CAR), following widespread reports and viral videos that revealed their abandonment and ill-treatment by foreign employers. In a press statement released on Friday, July 25, 2025, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed deep concern over the situation, noting that Bambari where the affected persons are located is approximately 850 kilometers from the CAR capital, Bangui. According to the statement signed by Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, Spokesperson of the Ministry, officials…

Friday Sermon: The Qur’aniyyun And Their Hatred For The Hadith Of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy All perfect praise be to Allah the Lord of the Worlds. May His peace and blessings be upon our beloved Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) and upon all his family and companions. To proceed: Dear brothers and sisters! Know that, anything linked to the Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) is honoured with having a lofty status and great appreciation. The Science of Hadith is also such; it is an admirable field of knowledge only questioned by…

“No Other Name but Jesus”: A Deeper Dive into Rev. Babatunde Idowu’s Sermon

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By Dr. Afolabi Olajuwon     Setting the Spiritual Atmosphere: In a world often clamoring for attention and allegiance, the message of Rev. Dr. Babatunde Idowu, delivered at the Foursquare Gospel Church in Wuse, Abuja, rings with unwavering clarity: there is power, salvation, and victory in no other name but Jesus. Centered around the important scripture of Acts 4:12, his sermon, “Prevailing In The Name Of Jesus,” offered a compelling exploration of the authority and transformative potential held within the name of Jesus Christ for believers worldwide.   The service…

EMAN Abuja holds 1447 Hijrah Lecture, launches Calendar, Borehole Projects in honour of late Ameer Abdulyekeen Mamman

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The El-Birru (Ebira) Muslim Association of Nigeria (EMAN), Abuja Branch, on Saturday, 19th July 2025, commemorated the Islamic New Year 1447 AH with a special lecture and prayer session in honour of its late National Ameer, Arc. Abdulyekeen Mamman. The event, which held at the Conference Hall of Anwaru-l-Huda Mosque, Area 1, Garki, Abuja, also featured the official launching of the EMAN Annual Hijrah Calendar and the unveiling of additional borehole projects across Kogi Central.   In his address, the Ameer of EMAN Abuja Zone, Dr. Sheikh Hussain Abdallah Rahman,…

Friday Sermon: Allah Is The All-Forgiving (Al-Ghafur), The One Who Can Forgives All Sins! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy All perfect praise be to Allah the Lord of the Worlds. May His peace and blessings be upon our beloved Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) and upon all his family and companions. To proceed: Dear brothers and sisters! This week’s sermon is quite great, because we’ll be discussing four of Allah’s names – Al-Ghafir, Al-Ghafur, Al-Ghaffar and Al-Afuw. All four of these are related to one topic: forgiveness. And on how much we need His forgiveness! When…