Category: Religion

God is a Very Present Help, Declares Pastor Adebayo Azeez

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By Dr. Afolabi Olajuwon   The Sunday service at Foursquare Gospel Church, Wuse District Headquarters, Abuja on August 18, 2024, was filled with anticipation following a 30 minutes electrifying and Spirit-filled choir ministration led by Sister Ene Itodo. As the music faded, Pastor Adebayo Azeez, approached the pulpit to deliver a powerful message titled: “God is a Very Present Help.” In a world fraught with uncertainty and daily challenges, the timeless reassurance from scriptures such as Psalm 46:1-7 reverberates with profound significance: “God is our refuge and strength, a very…

Friday Sermon: Do Not Hide The Truth Because Concealing The Facts Destroy Your Nation! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In The Name of Allah, The Most Gracious, The Most Merciful   All praises and thanks be to Allah, and peace and salutations be upon the Messenger of Allah, his noble household, his companions and all those who follow him with excellence till the Day of Judgement.   Dear brothers and sisters! Prophets are human beings, who were chosen by Allah to preach the same, universal message: Believing in one Allah. Prophets guided their nations to reform their morals and purify their souls. This growth was achieved through commands and…

Baynakum Family Counseling Centre Graduates Course 14 in Abuja

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Baynakum Family Counseling Centre Yesterday, Sunday August 11, 2024, celebrated the graduation of Course 14 at their training hub in Gwarinpa, Abuja. This cohort completed their rigorous and impactful training in just 3 weeks! In his remarks,the Founder/CEO, Baynakum family counseling centre Ustaz Dr. Abdulfatah Adeyemi, congratulated the graduates, saying, “You are now equipped to make a positive impact in society. Remember, counseling is key to creating a functional society.” Adeyemi, emphasized the importance of marriage counseling and family life coaching in today’s world of uncertainty, worries, vices, divorce, and…

Ulama Forum speaks on declining state of affairs in Nigeria …… urges government to handle situation with greater responsibility

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Ulama Forum in Nigeria has raised concerned with the declining state of affairs in Nigeria, particularly the excruciating suffering of the ordinary citizens in the face of economic deprivation, inflation and hunger, coupled with insensitivity, immaturity,ostentation, injustice, and corruption on the side of those saddled with public trust.The Ulama forum said it is unfortunate that the political leadership at all levels of governance seemed to be sadistically oblivious of the situation on ground as they continue to seclude themselves in their self- deceptive enclaves, engrossed in plundering public wealth,…

Friday Sermon: Youth Are The Backbone Of Nigeria By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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All praise is due to Allah, Lord of all the worlds. Peace and blessings of Allah be upon the Messenger, his household and companions.   Respected brothers and sisters! Islam has given youth a high status because the development of civilisations and the future of every nation is in their hands.   They safeguard its land and build its glory thanks to their open mind, fine thinking, pure hearts, strong arms and will and true faith. Allah Almighty says:   “Indeed, they were youths who believed in their Lord, and…

Connection Between Grace & Faith: A Descriptive Report on Sermon Delivered by Rev. Dr. Babatunde A. Idowu

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By Dr. Afolabi Olajuwon     Date: August 4, 2024 Location: Foursquare Gospel Church, Wuse District Headquarters, Abuja Minister: Rev. Dr. Babatunde A. Idowu, Senior Pastor and Wuse District Overseer. On this auspicious Sunday, the Foursquare Gospel Church in Wuse, Abuja, reverberated with the melodies of divine worship as the choir delivered a spirit-filled ministration. Following this uplifting experience, Rev. Dr. Babatunde A. Idowu approached the pulpit, exuding a profound sense of urgency and passion. He began his sermon with a resounding declaration: “Divine Assistance by Grace!” This proclamation set…

Japa: Abbas, Dabiri-Erewa, Oloyede, others, to speak at The Companion National Discourse

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Companion, association of Muslim men in business and the professions is hosting its 2024 Conference and 6th National Discourse in Abuja on August 10.   This is contained in a statement signed by Muideen Adeleke and Tajudeen Balogun, Chairman and Secretary, Media, Mobilisation and Publicity sub-committee, of National Organising Committee respectively.   The Discourse themed: “Between Patriotism And Self-Preservation” also has a lecture entitled: “Dilemma Of The Nigerian Youth: Challenges At Home, Uncertainties Abroad”.   The choice of the theme, according to the statement, is one of the means…

Oyo Muslim Community urges protesters to abort plan, employ dialogue

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Muslim Community of Oyo state has called on conveners of planned Nationwide protests to employ dialogue rather than embarking on protest.They urged conveners to employ dialogue to table their demands from government. The Muslim community in a statement signed by Alhaji Ishaq Kunle Sanni and Alhaji Murisiku Abidemi Siyanbade ,Chairman and Secretary-General respectively said; “It is never too late to have a rethink and abort the protest. There is palpable fear in the land that the protest will be hijacked and turn violent. This is all-wind that will blow no…

Muhammad VI Foundation for African Ulama concludes Hadith competition in Abuja …. Awards participants with Certificates,Cash

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Winners have emerged from 2-day Hadith competition organized by Muhammad VI Foundation for African Ulama.The maiden edition of Hadith competition preselection which was keenly contested by 173 contestants and 15 finalists ended in Abuja on Tuesday. Yakubu Bello Muhammad became the winner in 3rd category from Bauchi state scored point seven zero by 20 19/22 position in this category, followed by Othman Tshoho from Jigawa state who came 2nd scored 19.25 20.   The Winner in another category was Mohammed Salisu AbdulKareem from Kwara state, he was awarded a token…

Challenges of Insecurity and Economics Instability the Role of the Ummah in Changing the Narrative for Better By Prof Adam Okene Ahmed Office of the College Provost CSRS, National Defence College Nigeria Abuja Nigeria

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Introduction Insecurity and Economics Instability are part of the calamities that Allah has decreed should happen, either to a specific person or a family or a society largely because of misapplication of environmental eco- systems and rebellions. Insecurity and economics instability have negative effects on people’s beliefs and conducts. Apart from their dysfunctionalities, the two trials have the tendencies to weaken family constitution and societal development; they both could results into social imbalance, socio- economic tension and social crises. Their extreme occurrences could lead to ‘state failure’, disintegration and collapse. They could…