Category: Religion Watch (ISLAM)

Salman Ibrahim Imam wins Adhan Competition

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By Onyeche Oloyode, Abuja   In a very colorful yet humbling atmosphere, Al-Habibiyyah Islamic society on Saturday crowned a winner for its National Adhan Day competition. The Adhan, is the Islamic call to prayers which heralds each of the five daily prayers for the Muslims. After taking auditions from 17 entrants over a two week period, training and helping them to perfect pronunciation, build their confidence Salman Ibrahim Imam was declared the winner by the panel of 5 judges.   The judges also named Faizal Ibrahim and Abdul fatah AbdulFatah…

The day we will be driven in a van… By Haruspice

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One day, we shall be driven in ambulance, the day our exotic and exquisite cars would be parked for it is useless to us. That day shall come and we shall be helpless as our weak body is conveyed to our abode of care- sometimes permanent resting abode.   I fret at the vain nature of life when man all life and zest suddenly become weak and all vegetable. A friend died some years back and she was conveyed not in her finest car to the burial ground but a…

Friday Sermon] Ramadan: The Month Of Mercy, Repentance And Charity. Use It Or Loose It! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful All praise is for Allah, Lord of all creation, who guided us to Islam. May the peace, blessings and salutations of Allah be upon our noble Messenger, Muhammad, and upon his family, his Companions and his true and sincere followers. Dear brothers and sisters! Know that, wallahi, there is no better time to start making positive changes in our lives than this blessed month of Ramadan. The month of Ramadan is a Muslim’s recurring opportunity for spiritual enhancement and soul redemption.…

BREAKING: Sultan Announces commencement of Ramadan Fasting 

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The Sultan of Sokoto and President of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, NSCIA, Mohammed Abubakar, has announced the commencement of Ramadan fasting. Abubakar said the crescent for the commencement of the Ramadan fasting has been sighted. In a broadcast on Wednesday night, the Sultan said Muslims in the country should commence fasting on Thursday, March 23. PRNigeria

[Friday Sermon] Going Back To Allah In Repentance Before Ramadan By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful   All praise is due to Allah, the Accepting of Repentance, the Especially Merciful, the Bountiful, the Generous. He pours His sustenance upon His creation. And accepts repentance from His servants. We praise him for His guidance and we are grateful to Him for what he has given and bestowed.   Dear brothers and sisters! Allah Almighty said:   “And it is He [i.e., Allah] who is [the only] Allah in the heaven, and on the earth [the only] Allah. And…

[Friday Sermon] Let’s Belief In Predestination And Support Jagaban For The Good Of Our Country! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Bestower of Mercy   All praise is due to Allah, the Lord of all creation—may He extol the Messenger in the highest company of Angels and send His peace and blessings upon him—likewise upon his family, Companions, and true followers. To proceed:   Dear brothers and sisters! As you are all aware, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Alhaji Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the winner of the 2023 presidential election…

[Friday Sermon] The Blessed Month Of Sha’aban By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Bestower of Mercy   All praise is due to Allah, lord of all worlds, the creator of everything, who gave us every thing, and honoured us with Islam.   Dear brothers and sisters! Know that our beloved Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) used to offer a lot of acts of worship in general and he used to perform the most voluntary fasts in the month of Sha’aban. And with that, he (Peace be upon him) used to pray and rest.…

[Friday Sermon] Be A Beneficial Person In Your Society! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Bestower of Mercy   All praise is due to Allah, lord of all worlds, the creator of everything, who gave us every thing, and honoured us with Islam.   Dear brothers and sisters! Allah Almighty says:   “if you would count up the favours of Allah, you would never be able to numerate them.”   In my previous sermons, I discussed about the subject on “how to reestablish a powerful Muslim Ummah (nation).”   Actually, we are now followers than leaders,…

Friday Sermon ;Beware Of Opposing Allah And His Prophet’s Command , Choosing, Selecting ,Electing A Leader, by Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the name of Allah, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful   All praise belongs to He who created and proportioned and who destined and then guided and who brings out the pasture and (then) makes it black stubble. May commendations and protection be upon our chosen Prophet, his household and his companions until the Day of Recompense. To proceed,   Assalamu Alaikum wa rahmatullah wa bara ka tuh   Dear brothers and sisters! Know that “Imam” is an Arabic word which means “Leader.” And Imam here can be the…

Hijab is a symbol of women’s emancipation–Imam Fuad Adeyemi 

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The National Imam of Al-Habibiyyah Islamic Society Fuad Adeyemi has described the theme of the World Hijab Day as appropriate and a reflection of the truth about hijab.   He said “Hijab is not a sign that the woman is being oppressed, it is actually a symbol of her emancipation because she chose the hijab as her identity”.   Imam Fuad made the remarks at the commemoration of the World Hijab Day by the Women Forum of Al-Habibiyyah Islamic Society. “Hijab dignifies a woman so any woman who wears it,…