Category: Religion Watch (ISLAM)

OSMC Condemns Amotekun ,asks Muslims to boycott Adeleke University over religion intolerance

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The Osun State Muslim Community in a comminique issued today Sunday, 24TH Jumaddal – Ula,1441 A.H (January 19, 2020) at its Secretariat, Suurulere Area of Osogbo,and signed by its President,Alh. Mustafa Olawuyi and Secretary,Alh. Hashim Ilelabade Olapade has reiterated its full support for existing security outfit saddled with  protection of life and property in Nigeria as provided by the Nigeria constitution and the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria OSMC said the composition and establishment of Amotekun in the South West of Nigeria was unacceptable.The Muslim community further condemned issuance of certificate of birth,…

Soleimani Killing: NSCIA Warns Muslim Youth Against Protest

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The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) on Monday appealed to Muslim youths in the country for exercise restraint over the death of top Iranian military commander, Qassem Soleimani, in Iraq. In a statement issued in Abuja by Head of Media of the council, Ibrahim Aselemi, the body appealed to the youth not to allow their emotions becloud their judgment to ensure peace at all times. NSCIA said the issue between the U.S. and Iran can only be resolved through diplomatic dialogue. “The attention of NSCIA has been drawn…

FRIDAY SERMON: Allah Is Sufficient For Us And He Is Our Guardian And Protector (Hasbunallahu Wa Ni’mal Wakeel)! 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, Allah Almighty offer salutations to Prophet Ibrahim (Peace be upon him) in every prayer. Allah Almighty chose him, guided him and blessed him with sound wisdom. Since his early age, Prophet Ibrahim (Peace be upon him) stood in the face of…

FRIDAY SERMON : The ISIS’s Attack In Niger And How Islam Condemn Extremism And Terrorism! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful All praise is due to Allah, Lord of all creation. May Allah extol the mention of the Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) in the highest company of Angels and may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, his family, his Companions and all those who follow him exactly till the Day of Judgement. Dear brothers and sisters, according to CNN, BBC and CBS news reports, ISIS has claimed responsibility for one of the deadliest attacks on Niger’s military,…

MUSWEN New Executive Secretary Assumes office

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A new Executive Secretary for the Muslim Ummah of Southwest Nigeria (MUSWEN), Professor Muslih Tayo Yahya, has formally assumed office as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Umbrella body of all Muslims in the Southwest of Nigeria. He succeeded the pioneer and immedate past Executive Secretary of MUSWEN, Professor D. O. S. Noibi, whose retirement commenced on November 17, 2019. Professor Yahya assumed office on Monday, November 25, 2019 following the ratification of his nomination for that office by the General Assembly of MUSWEN on the same date of…

FRIDAY SERMON : Prophet Musa (Alaihis-Salam) And Tyrant Fir’aun (Pharaoh) By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful Verily, all praise is for Allah, we seek His help and His forgiveness. We seek refuge with Allah from the evil of our own souls [and from our bad deeds]. Whomsoever Allah guides will never be led astray, and whomsoever Allah leaves astray, no one can guide. I bear witness that there is no god but Allah, [alone and without any partner] and I bear witness that Muhammad is His servant and Messenger. “O you who believe! Fear Allah as He…

COMMUNIQUE ISSUED AT THE END OF 2019 CONFERENCE ON ISLAM IN NIGERIA (COIN) JOINTLY HOSTED BY ISLAMIC WELFARE FOUNDATION (IWF) AND UNIVERSITY OF ABUJA HELD AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ABUJA MAIN CAMPUS ON 12 – 15 RABIUTH-THANI 1441 A.H. (9 – 12 DECEMBER 2019)

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The Islamic Welfare Foundation (IWF) and the University of Abuja jointly hosted the 2019 edition of the annual Conference on Islam in Nigeria (COIN) on 12 – 15 Rabiuth-Thani 1441 A.H. (9 – 12 December 2019) at the University of Abuja main campus. The theme of the conference was “Law and Religious Conflicts in Nigeria”. The formal opening ceremony was chaired by Professor Abdur-Rasheed Na’Allah, the Vice-Chancellor of University of Abuja. In line with the tradition of the conference, two keynote speakers addressed the theme of the conference from the…

I Saw the Miracle of Allah, By Hannatu Musawa

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On Saturday September 14, at approximately 5:52 pm I witnessed the miracle of Allah. There was a fire. It was ferocious and intense. It was unforgiving and determined. It ate up everything in its wake, as its scorching embers made their way through material and matter, melting even metal and desecrating all. Almost everything was lost. But despite the destruction, under the burned debris, there lay five Holy Qurans… intact, as if they had been gently placed under the rubble and protected. The covers and sides of the pages were…

Southwest Govs, Others To Grace MUSWEN/ NUSRET Conference

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Governors of Oyo, Osun, Ogun, Lagos, Ondo and Ekiti States will be special guests at a day international conference on the biography of Prophet Muhammad jointly organised by Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria, MUSWEN and Turkish Educational and Cultural Promotion Company, NUSRET . This is contained in a statement in Ibadan by Chairman, Local Organizing Committee, Professor Wole Abbas. Immediate past Executive Secretary, MUSWEN, Professor Dawud Noibi will be the Chairman of the conference with the theme “Impact of the Exemplary Leadership Style of Prophet Muhammad on Inter-Ethnic and…

HAJJ : Saudi Allocates 95, 000 slots To Nigeria, as NAHCON sign HAJJ 2020 Agreements

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Nigeria has retained 95, 000 slot allocation for pilgrims in 2020 Hajj.This formed part of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed by Minister of State Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Zubairu Dada on behalf of Nigeria and the Saudi Arabian Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Dr SalehBn Taher Benten who signed on behalf of the Kingdom. The MoU was signed on 5th December 2019 preparatory to the year 2020 Hajj exercise. Prior to the signing event, Ambassador Dada conveyed President Muhammadu Buhari’s gratitude to King Salman Bin AbdulAziz and the Saudi Arabian…