Category: Religion

Sultan asks Muslims to look out for Ramadan moon from Sunday

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The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), under the leadership of its President-General and Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has urged Muslims across the country to look for the 2024 (1445 AH) Ramadan moon from Sunday.   The NSCIA also called on Muslim faithfuls who have credible sighting of the crescent to inform members of the National Moon Sighting Committee.   Prof. Salisu Shehu, the Deputy Secretary General of NSCIA, said this on Friday in a statement.   According to him, Sultan Abubakar felicitated with the…

NAHCON gifts Hajj seat to winner of International Qur’anic Competition,Hajara Ibrahim Dan’azumi

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The Chairman/CEO, National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Malam Jalal Ahmad Arabi.has congratulated Hajara Ibrahim Dan’azumi, the first prize winner at the 18th Edition of the Hashemite Jordan International Qur’anic Competition for Females. The competition was held between 17th and 22nd February 2024, in Jordan. The prestigious competition is organized annually by the Ministry of Endowments, Islamic Affairs, and Holy Places of Jordan.   Hajara Dan’azumi, a 19-year-old student of Abubakar Siddiq Community Islamic School, Gombe, who is also a 200 Level student of the Gombe State University studying Botany,…

Friday Sermon: Hisbah And The Islamic Ways Of Stopping Evils In Society By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the Name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful   All praise is due to Allah, the Lord of all creation, may Allah extol the mention of our noble Prophet Muhammad in the highest company of Angels, bless him and give him peace and security―and his family, his Companions and all those who follow him correctly and sincerely until the establishment of the Hour.   Dear brothers and sisters! The Shari’ah-oriented political scientists define Hisbah as the duty of enjoining good when it is neglected and forbidding evil…

[Friday Sermon] When Ramadan Enters, The Gates Of Mercy Are Opened By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful   All Praise is due to Allah, We praise Him and we seek help from Him. We ask forgiveness from Him. We repent to Him; and we seek refuge in Him from our own evils and our own bad deeds. Anyone who is guided by Allah is indeed guided; and anyone who has been left astray, will find no one to guide him. I bear witness that there is no god but Allah, the Only One without any partner;…

Hajj Savings scheme: A way out for intending pilgrims. By Mariam Zubair Abubakar

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“And complete the Hajj and Umrah for Allah… .” (Qur’an 1:196) “And(mention) when Abraham was raising the foundations of the house and (with him) Ishmael (saying), our lord, accept this from us, indeed you are the hearing, the knowing.” (Qur’an 2:127)   The Hadith of the Prophet, (SAW) confirms Hajj as a major pillar of Islam, and therefore it is compulsory for any Muslim who is capable (financially and health-wise) to do so.   Hajj is a spiritual journey that every Muslim who is mentally, physically, and financially stable is…

NAHCON 5th Board members assume duty

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The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) witnessed a significant moment today as the fifth board, headed by Malam Ahmad Arabi, was inaugurated by Vice President Kashim Shettima, on 28th February 2024. The inauguration ceremony took place in office of the Vice President. The Board Members proceeded to their new office in the Hajj House immediately. During the Board’s inaugural meeting with the NAHCON management, Chairman Malam Ahmad Arabi extended a warm welcome to the new Board Members, expressing confidence in their capabilities. He assured them of the same level…

VP Shettima inaugurates new NAHCON Board, charges members on innovations in Hajj operations

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Vice President Kashim Shettima has inaugurated the newly constituted board of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) with a call on the new management to introduce innovations in hajj operations in Nigeria.   Speaking during the inauguration of the new board at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Wednesday, the Vice President urged members to synergize and bring fresh perspectives to the operations of the commission.   VP Kashim Shettima said “serving on the NAHCON board is very important given that Hajj is one of the five pillars of…

Friday Sermon: Cost Of Living Crisis, Share Your Food With People In Ramadan By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful   All Praise is due to Allah, We praise Him and we seek help from Him. We ask forgiveness from Him. We repent to Him; and we seek refuge in Him from our own evils and our own bad deeds. Anyone who is guided by Allah is indeed guided; and anyone who has been left astray, will find no one to guide him. I bear witness that there is no god but Allah, the Only One without any partner;…

EMAN pays condolence visit to Ohinoyi of Ebiraland over passing of Late Dr Ado Ibrahim

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An Islamic group, El-Birru Muslim Association of Nigeria (EMAN) led by its National Ameer, Arc. Abdulyekeen Mamman on Saturday 17th February,2024 paid a condolence visit to His Royal Majesty: Alhaji Dr. Ahmad Tijani Muhammed Anaje ,Ohinoyi of Ebiraland in his palace over the passage of late Ohinoyi of Ebiraland His Royal Majesty Dr.Ado Ibrahim. The EMAN National Ameer in his speech said ” May the peace and blessing of Allah be upon everyone in this Palace and all the good people of Ebiraland and of Kogi State at large. “We…

Friday Sermon: Ramadan, The Month Of Countless Blessings By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful All Praise is due to Allah, We praise Him and we seek help from Him. We ask forgiveness from Him. We repent to Him; and we seek refuge in Him from our own evils and our own bad deeds. Anyone who is guided by Allah is indeed guided; and anyone who has been left astray, will find no one to guide him. I bear witness that there is no god but Allah, the Only One without any partner; and…