Category: Religion

2023: Ahmad tasks Muslims to participate, ensure credible leadership

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Sheikh Abdur-Rahman Ahmad, the Chief Missioner, Ansar-ud-Deen Society of Nigeria has advised Muslims in Nigeria to participate fully in the electoral process and ensure the emergence of credible leaders in the 2023 General Election. Ahmad made the call as the Guest Speaker at the 12th Obafemi Awolowo University Muslim Graduate’s Association (UNIFEMGA) National Honours Award’s Program in Ilorin. Speaking on the theme: “2023 and Beyond: The Role of Muslims in Ensuring a Credible Leadership for Nigeria”, Ahmad noted that Allah will ask Muslims the various role played in ensuring credible…

Baynakum produces Marriage Counsellors at 9th Graduation

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The inspiring event which was held after 36 hours of intensive training, brainstorming & Research,Baynakum Family counseling Centre, one of Nigeria’s leading marriage and family counseling Centre based in Abuja, has graduated another class of marriage counselors and life coaches on Sunday, February 27, 2022. The event was attended by the family and friends of the graduands, Baynakum instructors while the CEO of the Centre, Ustaz Dr. Abdulfattah Adeyemi gave a brief to the graduating coaches and counselors said that marriage counselor was in high demand today, thereby training of…

The Virtues Of The Months Of Rajab And Sha’aban 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! Rajab (Arabic: رَجَب) is the seventh month of the Islamic calendar. The lexical definition of the classical Arabic verb rajaba is “to respect” which could also mean “be awe or be in fear”, of which Rajab is a…

You Are A Courageous Leader, Anglican Church tells Ortom

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In far away Portharcourt, the Rivers State capital, Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State was on Wednesday, February 23rd, 2022, was again honoured. This time with the prestigious “Courageous and Purposeful Leadership Award” by the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion). It was an elaborate ceremony that had the cream of the clergy, not just the Anglican Communion family, but from different denominations. The political class was also not in short supply. The Diocese of Evo, Ecclesiastical Province of Niger Delta which hosted the ceremony was filled to the brim. Apart…

EBIRA CENTRAL MOSQUE CRISIS : EMAN writes Council of Ulama’u,commends Gov Bello,Ohinoyi of Ebiraland

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The El-Birru Muslim Association of Nigeria (EMAN) has sent an appeal letter to the Council of Ulama’u of Nigeria, Kogi State Branch over the ongoing crisis in the Ebira Central Mosque on the selection of Chief Imam. The letter which was signed by the National Ameer,Arc. Abdulyekeen Mamma,and National Secretary, EMAN,Salahudeen Ustaz Yunus and addressed to the Chairman, Task Force Committee (TFC),Council of Ulama’u of Nigeria,Kogi State Branch ,commended earlier proactive measures taken by Kogi state Governor,Alhaji Yahaya Bello and Paramount ruler of Ebiraland HRM Dr. Alhaji Ado Ibrahim. The…

Tribute to Alhaji Sulaiman Imam AbdulRahim

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Indeed, Alhaji Suleiman Imam AbdulRahim a friend of Allah (Waliyullah) a successful Accountant cum Administrator per Excellent, a Director with FCDA, Abuja departed this world long time ago but his departure has left many in a state of shock till date, recounting unforgettable memories we shared with him. Our father lived a meritorious life, he stood for peaceful coexistence among the family members and humanity at large, he spotted the brilliant among the Youths of his generation and train them in various disciplines/ skills as strategy for succession plan that…

Friday Sermon: Allah Will Never Forsake, Disgrace Or Abandoned You! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy All praise is to Allah, the Lord of the universe, and peace be upon our beloved Prophet Muhammad, the seal of Prophets, and upon his household, companions, and all those who follow their example until the end of time. “Never! By Allah, Allah will never disgrace you; You keep good relations with your Kith and kin, you tell the truth, you help the poor and the destitute, you serve your guests generously and assist the deserving calamity-afflicted ones.”…

ISLAM AND THE UNITY OF THE UMMAH: INSTRUCTIONS TO MODERN DAY MUSLIMS Presented by Dr. Mutiu Agboke ,Resident Electoral Commisisioner, INEC Oyo state. At the monthly Dawah Front of Nigeria Taalim session held at Egba Central Mosque, Kobiti, Abeokuta, today the 13th February, 2022.

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Introduction The believers are but brethren, therefore make peace between your brethren and be careful of (your duty to) Allah that mercy may be had on you [Quran, 49:10] And hold fast by the covenant of Allah all together and be not disunited, and remember the favor of Allah on you when you were enemies, then He united your hearts so by His favor you became brethren; and you were on the brink of a pit of fire… [Quran, 3:103] Indeed, this, your religion (ummah), is one religion (ummah), and…

IDI-APE ROBBERY: MSSN condoles with Mubarak Suleiman’s family

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The leadership of the Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria (MSSN) Oyo State Area Unit has expressed shock over the news of the demise of one of its respected and reliable brothers, Ustaadh Mubarak Sulaiman Olanrewaju (Abu Nu’mān) who was shot at Idi-Ape, Ibadan robbery that occurred yesterday, Thursday, 10th of February 2022.   Mallam Mubarak who was in the company of his son in a blue salon car was wickedly killed by unknown gunmen during the robbery of a bullion van which resulted in the death of two police officers,…

NHRC Boss harps on Right to Freedom of Worship, says wearing of Hijab is a religious injunction.

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.The National Human Rights Commission has urged the leadership of all religious groups in Nigeria to ensure that their adherents observe respect for constitutionally guaranteed rights to freedom of religion and worship to avoid unnecessary situations that could lead to violence.   The Executive Secretary of the Commission, Tony Ojukwu, SAN, made this call over the weekend while reacting to reported cases of alleged harassment and denial of some Muslim female students of their right to wear hijab in school at Offa, Ijagbo and Oyun Communities in Kwara.   Ojukwu…