Category: Religion

Woman, Man’s Noble Partner By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the name of Allah, the beneficent, the Merciful All praise is due to Allah, and may His blessings and peace be upon the Messenger after whom there are no Messengers. Khadijah: The first to accept Islam, a successful business woman a supporter to the early development of Islam, a philanthropist and the first wife of the Prophet (Peace be upon him). Aisha: The most beloved wife of Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him)… Sahaba رضي الله عنهم would turn to her in case of any difficulty regarding the Islamic…

The Significance And Importance Of The Blessed Day Of Arafah 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, and may His blessings and peace be upon the Messenger after whom there are no Messengers. Dear brothers and sisters! Know that the ninth day of the month of Dhul-Hijjah is the Day of Arafah, since it is on this day the pilgrims gather at the mountain plain of Arafah, praying and supplicating to their Lord. In fact, one Prophetic Hadith says that: “Hajj is Arafah.” [Abu Dawud] This means Arafah is the…

Gov Sani Bello calls for continuous peace, unity …… as Jumma’at prayers commence in govt house

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As jumma’at prayers commenced at the Niger State government house, the state Governor Abubakar Sani Bello has reiterated the need for continuous peace and unity towards the development and progress of the state. Governor Sani Bello stated this shortly after observing the jumma’at prayers at the government house jumma’at mosque. The governor noted that the commencement of the juma’at prayers at the government house became necessary to ease the hardship of staff going out to perform their prayers. Speaking on his jumma’at message to Muslim ummah, the chief of staff…

Ensure religious justice in your new cabinet, Oyo Muslim community charges Makinde

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The Muslim Community in Oyo state has called on the state Governor, Engr.Seyi Makinde to look into unbalance representation in the state cabinet members appointment as the Governor is set to announce new members of his cabinet. The Muslim community in an appeal signed by its Chairman,Alhaji Ishaq Kunle Sanni and Secretary-General,Alhaji Murisiku Siyanbade called on the Governor to ensure religious justice in the new cabinet. Read the statement in full : “It is no longer news that the Oyo State Governor, H.E. Engineer Seyi Makinde, in exercising his constitutional…

Friday Sermon : The Eid-Ul-Adha Festivals, Hajj Rituals And Prophet Ibrahim’s Sacrifice By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Ever Merciful All praise is due to Allah, the Lord of all creation. May the salutations of Allah, His peace and blessings be upon our Prophet, his family, his companions and his true and sincere followers until the Last Day – then to proceed: Dear brothers and sisters! Even after over 40 centuries, the message and the character of Prophet Ibrahim (Peace be upon him) remains exemplary for millions of people. A proponent of monotheism, he declared the Oneness of Almighty…

Friday Sermon : Hajj Season And The Blessed First Ten Days Of The Month Of Dhul-Hijjah By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful All praise is due to Allah, the Lord of the Worlds. In His hand lies the hearts of all the Creation. He controls them with His Acquaintance and Wisdom and is Able to turn them as He wills. I bear witness that there is no deity save Allah, having no associates. I also bear witness that our Master and beloved Prophet Muhammad is the Servant of Allah and His Messenger. He was the most righteous amongst people in heart, the soundest…

Death: The Inevitable, Inescapable And Unavoidable Journey! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful All praise is due to Allah. I testify that there is no deity worthy of worship except Allah and that Muhammad (Peace be upon him) is His servant and Messenger. Dear brothers and sisters! I enjoin you and myself to fear Allah, for it (the fear of Allah) is the provision and safety in this world and the Last Day: “The day when neither wealth nor sons will avail, except him who brings to Allah a clean heart.” Dear brothers and…

Gov Sule identifies religious tolerance as panacea for peace ….urges Nigerians to return to God

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Nasarawa State Governor, Engineer Abdullahi Sule, has identified religious tolerance, as panacea for peaceful coexistence, even as he urged Nigerians to return to God, as a way out of the present challenges confronting the country. Engineer Sule made the call during the episcopal ordination and installation of Rt. Rev. Monsignor David Ajang, as the new Catholic Bishop of Lafia, Diocese, on Thursday. The governor, who spoke in the language the congregation at the St. Williams Cathedral, in Lafia, venue of the ordination, understood, cited copiously from the scriptures, stressing that,…

Friday Sermon : The Dangers Of Disloyalty, Treason And Betrayal! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful All praise is due to Allah the Lord of all creation. May Allah grant His praise, manifest his virtue and elevate the status of the noblest of the Prophets and the Seal of the Messengers, our beloved Prophet Muhammad, and protect him, protect the message of Islam, protect his family and all his companions from any harm in this life or the next. As for what follows: Dear brothers and sisters, know that, disloyalty, Betrayal, cheating, deception, perfidy, treachery, treason all…

Why Saudi Arabia banned Foreign Pilgrims from Hajj 2021 – NAHCON

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The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced cancellation of Hajj for international pilgrims for the 2021 season. The Commission’s officials in Saudi Arabia confirmed that state television and radio stations in the Kingdom have announced the news. NAHCON in a statement signed by Head, Public Affairs,Fatima Sanda Usara said : “NAHCON respects the decision of Saudi Arabia in this regard no matter how painful that decision may be to us and to intending pilgrims worldwide. We have accepted that it is Allah’s divine design that multitudes will again…