Category: Religion

COVID-19 : NSCIA advises tbose with symptoms ,suspected cases to stay away from mosque

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The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has warned that any person(s) with the symptoms of coronavirus should not be allowed to partake in congregation prayers in the mosque. The Deputy Secretary-General of NSCIA, Professor Salisu Shehu handed down this warning while addressing journalists at press briefing on Thursday in Abuja. Prof Shehu, said measures are needed to be taken to stop the spread of the virus.He advised Muslims to adhere to the advice of authorities on the best ways to present the spread of the virus. NSCIA said…

MUSWEN honours new NAHCON Chairman

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The Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria (MUSWEN) will on Saturday in Ibadan honour the new Chairman/CEO of National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) Alhaji Zikrullah Kunle Hassan with special prayers. In a statement by the Chairman of MUSWEN Media and Communication committee, Alhaji Abdur-Rahman Balogun said the prayer session will hold at University of Ibadan Central Mosque on Saturday March 21 at 11am. To this effect, all the Chief Imams, Islamic Scholars, Muslim groups and Chairmen of South West Muslim Communities have been invited to grace the occasion. Also,…

Friday Sermon : How To Protect The Honour Of Our Beloved Prophet Muhammad, Peace Be Upon Him By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the name of Allah, Most Merciful, Bestower of Mercy Praise be to Allah, Lord of All the Worlds. And may peace and blessings be upon our beloved Prophet Muhammad and upon his family and Companions. Dear brothers and sisters, the first pillar of Islam is our testimony that there is no god but Allah and that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah. The first half of this testimony is our declaration of monotheism. The second half is our declaration that Muhammad (Peace be upon him) is Allah’s Messenger (Peace…

CORONAVIRUS: Saudi Refunds Umrah Visa fees

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Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah in a release has informed the general public of its resolve to refund Umrah visa fees and other service charges. This was sequel to suspension of lesser Hajj activities by the Kingdom’s authorities as a measure towards halting the spread of COVID-19 infection. The statement indicated that an electronic method for refunding Umrah visa applicants through their local agents has been prepared for processing of the payments. The Ministry therefore urged those with legitimate claims to contact their travel agents for retrieval of…

Friday Sermon: Islam And Good Parenting By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the name of Allah, Most Merciful, Bestower of Mercy All praise is due to Allah, Lord of all creation. May the peace and blessings of Allah be upon the Messenger, his family, his Companions and those who follow him till the Hour is established. Dear brothers and sisters, throughout the civilised world governments, institutions, people in authority and the public create rules to protect society in order to establish a safer world. Without these rules and guidance, human beings would lose all bearing and sense of morality, and society…

Gov Ayade appoints Tanimu Hassan, Rabiu Abdullahi as Special Adviser, Chairman Muslim Pilgrims’ Board

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Cross River State Governor, Prof Ben Ayade has appointed an indigene of Kano, Alhaji Tanimu Hassan Rabiu as first-ever Special Adviser on Muslim Affairs in the seventeen states of Southern Nigeria. LEADERSHIP reports that only Edo and Delta in the previous administrations appointed Special Assistant on Islamic Affairs. Other states domicile Muslims and Islamic matters under the ministry or department of religious Affairs. Governor Ayade had during a meeting with some Muslim stakeholders after the victory reordered in his re-election promised to Promote the interest of the Muslims living in…

FRIDAY SERMON: The Importance Of Keeping Secret In Islam By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the name of Allah, Most Merciful, Bestower of Mercy All praise is due to Allah, Lord of all creation. May the peace and blessings of Allah be upon the Messenger, his family, his Companions and those who follow him till the Hour is established. My dear brothers and sisters, know that secrets are a kind of trust (Amanah), and thus they are a kind of contract or covenant which must be kept. It is necessary to be harsh with those who disclose them, because they are betraying a trust…

Make Peace-building ,Integration National Priorities, Government urged

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Religious leaders, representing both Islam and Christianity has appealed to the Government to make peace-builidng and integration national priorities. The leaders made the appeal at a one-day Inter-Faith Peace Forum, a local peace project organized by the Cardinal Onaiyekan Foundation for Peace (COFP) in conjunction with Faith for Peace Initiative (FPI) at the University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State on Tuesday. The Forum with the theme ” Faith and the Fate of the Nation:Inter-Religious Harmony as a National Imperative” was convened by Tajudeen Alabede, a Fellow of Cardinal Onaiyekan Foundation…

Sorry Valentine’s Day, real Muslims don’t celebrate you! By Imam Murtadha Muhammad Gusau

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In The Name Of Allah, The Most Beneficent, The Most Merciful All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, and that Muhammad is His Servants and Messenger. Respected Brothers and Sisters! With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, I see a lot of my brothers and sisters getting really prepared and excited to celebrate. I don’t get why. Does any of you really know why you’re celebrating Valentines Day? Just like how we know why we…

FOMWAN marks World Hijab Day

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The Federation of Muslim Women’s Associations in Nigeria (FOMWAN), joined the rest of the world in over 140 countries to mark the World Hijab Day today the 1st of February, 2020 under the theme “Unity in Diversity.”. The essence was to make even the Non-Muslim women to experience the Hijab. Indeed, it is expected to promote understanding, solidarity and acceptance among Muslim and Non-Muslim women globally. FOMWAN used the occasion to reflect on the situation of Muslim women and girls in Nigeria within the context of the theme of the World…