Category: Religion

NSCIA debunks report attributed to Sultan of Sokoto on Islamizing Nigeria ….. Warns against misinformation

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has strongly refuted a viral claim on social media alleging that the Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, made a statement about an agenda to Islamize Nigeria.   In a statement signed by Imam Haroun Muhammad Eze, Esq., Deputy National Legal Adviser of NSCIA, the council described the claim as baseless, malicious, and a deliberate attempt to mislead the public.   “The spurious information is not only unfounded but also mischievous. The Sultan, who was falsely alleged to have…

Ramadan Series (18): The Importance And Benefits Of Sadaqah/Charity In Ramadan! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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Tuesday, Ramadan 18, 1446 AH (18/03/2025)   In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful   All praise is due to Allah, the Lord of all creation. May Allah extol the Messenger in the highest company of Angels and grant him peace; and likewise, his family, his Companions and all those who truly and sincerely follow him until the Day of Resurrection.   Dear brothers and sisters! Know that charitable giving is a cornerstone of Islamic practice, and its importance is amplified during the noble month of…

Ramadan Series (17): Allahu Akbar, How Allah Almighty Used An Animal – A Dog, To Convert 40,000 Mongols To Islam! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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Monday, Ramadan 17, 1446 AH (17/03/2025)   In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful   All praise is due to Allah, the Lord of all creation. May Allah extol the Messenger in the highest company of Angels and grant him peace; and likewise, his family, his Companions and all those who truly and sincerely follow him until the Day of Resurrection.   Dear brothers and sisters! In the year 1258 AD (675 A.H), there lived a tyrant Mongolian leader by the name of Hulagu Khan (Hulaku),…

Sister Favour Otuneye Testifies to the Power of Faith and Divine Intervention

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By Afolabi Olajuwon   On March 16, 2025, the congregation gathered in fervent anticipation for the third Sunday service of the month, following the conclusion of the Transfiguration Week on March 9, 2025.   The atmosphere was charged with expectancy, as the vibrant harmonies of the youth choir filled the sanctuary, preparing hearts to receive a transformative message.   Sister Favour Otuneye, a dynamic and anointed speaker, took to the pulpit to deliver a powerful sermon titled “Divine Intervention Unto Restoration.” Her message, rooted in personal testimony and biblical truth,…

Ramadan Series (16): Truth Always Prevails Against The Forces Of Evil! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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Sunday, Ramadan 16, 1446 AH (16/03/2025)   In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful   All praise is due to Allah, the Lord of all creation. May Allah extol the Messenger in the highest company of Angels and grant him peace; and likewise, his family, his Companions and all those who truly and sincerely follow him until the Day of Resurrection.   Dear brothers and sisters! The forces of evil are notorious for plotting in order to tarnish the reputation of those who tread the path…

Friday Sermon: Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), The Best Of Allah’s Creation (Ashrafil Bariyyah)! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful   Verily, all praise is for Allah. We praise Him, we seek His assistance and we ask for His forgiveness. And we seek refuge in Him from the evils of ourselves. Whoever Allah guides, none can misguide. Whoever He misguides, none can guide. And I bear witness that there is no deity other than Allah and I bear witness that Muhammad is His servant and messenger.   Dear brothers and sisters! If we scan the human history, the one…

Ramadan Series (13): The Dangers Of Sexual Harassment By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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Thursday, Ramadan 13, 1446 AH (13/03/2025)   In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful   All praise is due to Allah, the Lord of all creation. May Allah extol the Messenger in the highest company of Angels and grant him peace; and likewise, his family, his Companions and all those who truly and sincerely follow him until the Day of Resurrection.   Dear brothers and sisters! Sexual harassment is a crime, major sin and an act of hypocrisy. Islam declares sexual harassment a repugnant act and…

Ramadan Series (12): Bilal Ibn Rabah, The One Who Calls The Prayer (Mu’azzin) For Prophet (PBUH)! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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Wednesday, Ramadan 12, 1446 AH (12/03/2025)   In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful   All praise is due to Allah, the Lord of all creation. May Allah extol the Messenger in the highest company of Angels and grant him peace; and likewise, his family, his Companions and all those who truly and sincerely follow him until the Day of Resurrection.   Respected brothers and sisters! In the early days of Islam, in the city of Makkah, there lived a man named Bilal Ibn Rabah. He…

Ramadan Series (11): The Greatest Name Of Allah (Ismullahil A’azam) Which If He Is Called Upon By It, He Will Answer And If He Is Asked By It, He Will Give! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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Tuesday, Ramadan 11, 1446 AH (11/03/2025)   In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful   All praise is due to Allah, the Lord of all creation. May Allah extol the Messenger in the highest company of Angels and grant him peace; and likewise, his family, his Companions and all those who truly and sincerely follow him until the Day of Resurrection.   Dear brothers and sisters! Know that a number of Prophetic Hadiths were narrated concerning the “Greatest name of Allah (Ismullahil A’azam),” the most famous…

Ramadan Series – Day 9: International Women’s Day And Contributions Of Muslim Women To The Development Of Society By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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Sunday, Ramadan 09, 1446 AH (09/03/2025) In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful All praise is due to Allah, the Lord of all creation. May Allah extol the Messenger in the highest company of Angels and grant him peace; and likewise, his family, his Companions and all those who truly and sincerely follow him until the Day of Resurrection. Allah the Most High says: “The believers, both men and women, are guardians of one another. They encourage good and forbid evil, establish prayer and pay alms-tax…