Let The Tinubu’s Government Assist The Citizens To Observe Their Ramadan Happily! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful   All praise and thanks belong to Allah, and may the peace and blessings be upon the noblest of Prophets and Messengers, our Prophet Muhammad, his family and all of his companions. To proceed:   Dear brothers and sisters! Ramadan is a month of divine mercy, prompting governments to reflect this through compassion, reducing public hardship, and fostering charity. True leadership mirrors Prophetic mercy, seen when authorities ease burdens, echoing the Qur’anic command to show kindness and support. Generosity,…

Friday Sermon: Protect Your Wealth From Calamity Through Zakah! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful   All praise is due to Allah, the Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate. He has legislated for His servants the upright religion and made it a means for the well-being of both worldly life and faith. I bear witness that there is no deity worthy of worship except Allah alone, with no partner, and I bear witness that Muḥammad is His servant and His Messenger. May Allah send abundant peace and blessings upon him. To proceed:   Dear brothers…

Sultan declares Wednesday as first day of Ramadan 1447AH in Nigeria

The Sultanate Council has officially announced the commencement of the Ramadan fast following the confirmed sighting of the new moon across Nigeria. In a statement signed by the Chairman of the Sultanate Council Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Sambo Wali Junaidu, the Council disclosed that reports from various moonsighting committees across the country confirmed the sighting of the Ramadan crescent on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. Following the confirmation, the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, who also serve as President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, accepted the…

NSCIA calls for Ramadan moon sighting, urges muslims to remain steadfast amid challenges

The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has urged Muslims across the country to look out for the crescent moon signalling the commencement of Ramadan 1447 A.H. after sunset on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. In a statement signed by its Secretary-General, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, the Council congratulated the Muslim Ummah on the approaching fasting season and called for spiritual preparedness as believers anticipate the holy month. The Council disclosed that the moon sighting exercise would be coordinated by the National Moon Sighting Committee in consultation with the National Space…

Friday Sermon: The Great Benefits In Giving Out Zakat And Sadaqah Before Or During Ramadan! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful Praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds, may the blessings and peace be upon our beloved master, Prophet Muhammad, the last of Prophets, on his family, and all his companions. Dear brothers and sisters! In Islam, Ramadan is the best of months. Allah Almighty has granted it special significance by making it a means of forgiveness and mercy. According to a Hadith, our beloved Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) said: “Whoever fasts Ramadan out of faith…

MURIC Abuja congratulates Mazi Dawud Amuta on appointment as Imo Muslim Pilgrims Board Chairman

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), Abuja Chapter, has congratulated Mazi Dawud Amuta on his appointment as the Chairman of the Imo State Muslim Pilgrims Board, describing the development as well-deserved and timely. In a release issued in Abuja on February 8, 2026, the Chairman of the Abuja Chapter of MURIC, Ustaz Yunus Salahudeen, alongside the organisation’s Public Relations Officer, Lukman Laleye Babalola, said the appointment reflected Amuta’s integrity, dedication to Islamic service, and long-standing commitment to the welfare of the Muslim Ummah, particularly in Imo State. They noted that the…

Friday Sermon: Calling On Our Politicians, Traditional Leaders, Business And Wealthy Men And Women, Government Agencies, Private Sectors, Muslim Brothers And Sisters To Give Charity And Sadaqah In Coming Ramadan! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful Praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds, may the blessings and peace be upon our beloved master, Prophet Muhammad, the last of Prophets, on his family, and all his companions. Dear brothers and sisters! There are lots of Prophetic Hadiths about given out charity and Sadaqah in Ramadan that describe the virtues and significance of donations in Ramadan. Here, I have mentioned some of them: The Messenger of Allah (Peace be upon him) was asked: “Which charity…

Preparation For 1447/2026 Ramadan And The Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him)’s Sermon On Its Coming! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful   Praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds, may the blessings and peace be upon our beloved master Muhammad, the last of Prophets, on his family, and all his companions.   Dear brothers and sisters! As the beautiful, blessed month of Ramadan draws nearer, Muslims around the world are getting their Ramadan preparation in order. And at the moment – with so much happening in our Ummah, that brings great pain and sorrow to the heart, particularly…

Friday Sermon: The Grave Prohibition Of Killing Innocent Souls! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful All praise is due to Allah, who created souls and gave them life, who honoured them through Islam and made them precious, and who threatened those who transgress against them with the Hellfire and its blazing heat. I bear witness that there is no deity worthy of worship but Allah, alone without partner, and I bear witness that Muḥammad is His servant and Messenger. May Allah’s peace and abundant blessings be upon him. To proceed: Dear brothers and sisters!…

BREAKING: Chief Imam of Ilorin, Sheikh Muhammad Bashir Saliu, is dead

The Chief Imam of Ilorin, Sheikh Muhammad Bashir Saliu, has passed away. The revered Islamic scholar and spiritual leader died on Monday, January 19, 2026, at the age of 75. Born in Ilorin, Kwara State, Sheikh Muhammad Bashir Saliu devoted his life to Islamic scholarship, teaching, and service to the Ilorin Emirate. Widely respected for his depth of knowledge and spiritual guidance, he was regarded as one of the most influential Islamic leaders in Kwara State and beyond. Popularly known as Imam Fulani, Sheikh Saliu was appointed the 12th Chief…