Category: Religion

Taraba Muslim Council tackles Gov Ishaku over marginalization of Muslims

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The Taraba State Muslims Council has accused Governor Darius Ishaku of marginalisation of Muslims in the state. The council, which represents the interest of Muslims in the state, raised concerns over the Ishaku-led government’s marginalisation of Muslims in terms of political appointment and employment. Before the accusation, unlike the Christian organisation, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), which had always been vocal on issues in the state, the Muslim Council hardly voiced out its concerns. The recent appointment of 12 permanent secretaries by Gov Ishaku, who are all Christians, attracted a…

Friday Sermon : Honour, Power, And Glory Belong To Allah, And To His Messenger, And To The Believers! 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: Respected servants of Allah! Imams Al-Bukhari and Muslim reported from Abu Hurairah (RA) that Allah’s Messenger (Peace be upon him) said: “Allah has ninety-nine names, one hundred less one. No person memorises them except that he enters…

NACOMYO condemns DSS, for inviting cleric who supported Hijab

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A group known as National Council of Muslim Youth Organisations (NACOMYO) has condemned the invitation of the leader of an Islamic organisation in Oyo State, Barrister AbdWaheed Olowonjaye by the Directorate of State Security, DSS over his comments on the negligence of government regarding the use of hijab. Recall that Intel Region had earlier reported that, FUNAAB and other tertiary institutions are clamping down on female students for using Hijab, a development will thoroughly condemn and amplify. The unfortunate event which has generated a lot of reactions from well meaning…

Friday Sermon: Zamfara Killings And The Question Of Self-Defense In Islam 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! As reported, an estimated over 200 people were killed and 10,000 displaced in attacks by armed bandits in the northwestern Nigerian state of Zamfara following military air raids on their hideouts last week.…

[Friday Sermon] The Importance Of Helping And Supporting The Truthful Ones In The Time Of Persecution, Trials, Crisis And Difficultly 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! Whilst Allah has narrated many incidents in the lives of the Prophets, He has also given subtle but significant tributes to some other people, who came to their timely aid in times of…

[Friday Sermon] Do Not Be Discourage, Do Not Be Weaken And Do Not Grieve; You Will Be Victorious If You Are [True] Believers!!! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful All thanks and praise is due to Allah, we seek His help and forgiveness. We seek refuge in Allah from the evil within ourselves and the consequences of our evil deeds. Whoever Allah guides will never be led astray, and whomever Allah leads astray will never find guidance. I bear witness that there is no one worthy of worship except Allah, alone without any partners, and I bear witness that Muhammad (Peace be upon him) is His servant and Messenger. Verily,…

Friday Sermon : They (Sahabah) Preferred Others Over Themselves Even Though They Are In Need Of That 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, the message of Islam, his family and all his companions from any harm in this life or the next. As for what follows:   Dear brothers and sisters! When we look around our globalised world today, we observe…

NCC Christian Fellowship holds 2021 Christmas Carol

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) Christian community under the aegis of the NCC Christian Fellowship (NCCCF) recently organised its annual End of Year Thanksgiving and Christmas Carol to thank God for a successful and prosperous year, and to seek divine guidance for the year 2022.   At the event, which took place at Commission’s Christian Chapel located at NCC’s Annex Office, Mbora District, Abuja, members reveled in the glory of a successful year 2021 through rendition of soul-lifting and praise worship through special carols that resonate with and symbolize the…

(Friday Sermon)Hard Work: The Only Way To Success 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! There are norms and laws in the universe that man is not permitted to contradict. Instead, he should abide by them so as to enjoy a good life and eternal happiness…

Friday Sermon : Ways Out Of Hardships, Calamities And Tribulations During Hard Time! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the 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 I…