Category: Religion

Breaking: Sultan of Sokoto declares Friday as Eid-El-Fitr celebration

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The Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, has declared Friday April 21st as the first day of Shawwal.     According to Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, Thursday April 20, 2023 that is equal to Ramadan day 29 is the last day of Ramadan fasting for the islamic year 1444 A.H.   The Sultan of Sokoto while making the declaration in his palace today utters that the moon was sighted in parts of Nigeria and by extension has been confirmed by the National Moon sighting Committee.     NSCIA…

[Friday Sermon] Whatever You Give Or Spend In The Way Of Allah Will Be Returned To You In Manifold Increase 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, the Lord of all creation—may He extol the Messenger in the highest company of Angels and send His peace and blessings upon him—likewise upon his family, Companions, and true followers. Dear brothers and sisters! Allah, the most Bountiful and the most Loving, commends: “Lend unto Allah a goodly loan. Whatever good you shall forward on your behalf you shall find it with Allah, as better and richer in reward.” [Qur’an, 73: 20]…

Eid-ul-Fitr: Sultan urges Muslims to search for Shawwal moon on Thursday

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The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has called on the Nigerian Muslim ummah to search for the crescent of Shawwal 1444 A.H. immediately after sunset on Thursday, 29 Ramadan 1444 A.H., which is equivalent to 20 April, 2023.   A statement on Tuesday signed by the Director of Administration, Zubairu Haruna Usman-Ugwu, said the NSCIA President-General and Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, made the call upon the advice of the National Moon-Sighting Committee (NMSC).   According to the statement, if the crescent is sighted by Muslims…

Friday Sermon] Hajj: Pilgrimage To Makkah Is Duty On mankind To Allah For Those Who Can Find A Way There 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, the Lord of all creation—may He extol the Messenger in the highest company of Angels and send His peace and blessings upon him—likewise upon his family, Companions, and true followers. Dear brothers and sisters! As you all know, the cost of Hajj fares has increased across most world countries in comparison to previous years, according to reliable and concrete reports. And surely, the increase in the costs of Hajj pilgrimage was…

[Friday Sermon] The Last Ten Nights/Days, Lailatul-Qadr, Zakatul-Fitr And Bidding Farewell To Ramadan By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful All praise is due to Allah, the Provider, the Bestower. In His Hands are the repositories of everything. He divided the religious matters between His servants, just as He divided the worldly matters between them. So among them are scholars, worshippers and the righteous. Just as among them are the disobedient, disbelievers and hypocrites. We praise Him (Allah) in a manner befitting His Majesty and Grandeur. He gave this Ummah (nation) Lailatul Qadr (Night of Decree) that is better than 1000…

ISI-UI HIJAB CASE: Court awards N240,000 against UI School

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An Oyo State High Court sitting in Ibadan on Thursday awarded a total cost of N240,000 against University of Ibadan International School Ibadan (ISI) for causing delay in hearing of a suit file by female Muslim students of the school over use of hijab.   It would be recalled that 11 female Muslim students of the school and the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) had instituted the suit over alleged refusal of the school to allow them wear hijab on their school uniform. The applicants in the suit are Faridah Akerele,…

Oro Worshippers attack on muslims,an aberration of human rights – MUSWEN

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The Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria, MUSWEN has condemned the recent attack perpetrated by members of the Oro cult on a congregation of Muslims in Idi Omo Mosque, Ile Ife.   The group in a statement signed its Executive Secretary/CEO,Prof. Muslih ‘Tayo Yahya expressed deep sadness and outrage over violence that occurred on that fateful day, said it was totally unacceptable and a violation of the human rights of those peaceful worshippers.     MUSWEN said”Our hearts go out to the victims of this cruel attack, who sustained various…

MSSN condernms attack on Muslims by Oro Worshippers, says it’s an affront to peace

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  The Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria B-Zone has saddened by the recent attack of Muslims at Idi Omo Mosque, Ilare, Ile-Ife by some members of the Oro worshippers while they were at the Ramadan Tafsir.     MSSN decribed the attack on the Muslim community as a blatant affront to peace, dignity and humanity.   “It is unacceptable and unjustifiable that any group of people would unleash terror and violence on innocent citizens for their belief.   “We hereby express our condemnation and indignation over this attack on Muslims…

Ramadan; Varsity Don preaches on Key to Allah’s Mercy.

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By ABUBAKAR YUSUF.       A university don, Professor Isa Sarumi has urged Moslems to continue to express gratitude to Allah’s mercy and compassion, saying Almighty God is the most beneficent and most merciful.   He stated this during the presentation of annual Ramadan Lecture as a guest speaker on Saturday, 1st April, 2023 at Nasir-Lahu-Fatih Society headquarters in Abuja.   The theme of the lecture which titled “Fasting ; The Sure Key To Allah’s Mercy” stressed the need to be grateful at all times, rather than resigning to…

RAMADAN:Happy Home for Prisoners visits Suleja Correctional Center, donates items to inmates

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By Fatima Abubakar   An Islamic Dawah group,Happy Home for Prisoners today visited Nigerian Correctional facility in Suleja Niger state,as part of her activities targeted at helping inmates and providing them with relief materials.   Members of Dawah group led by the Coordinator: Adebayo Abdullateef were received by the Chaplain of Suleja Correctional Center,Ahmad Amana.   While presenting relief materials to the inmates, group Coordinator, Adebayo Abdulateef enjoined the inmates to reflect on their present and ensure they turn a new leaf for a better society Dawah to the inmates.…