Category: Religion Watch (ISLAM)

Friday Sermon: The Destructive Effects Of Hasad-Envy To The Ummah! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the name of Allah, Most Merciful, the Bestower of Mercy. All praise is due to Allah, the Lord of the worlds and Lord of all creation β€” may the salutations of Allah, His peace and blessings be upon the noblest of all of the Prophets and Messengers, Muhammad, upon his family, his Companions and all those who follow them precisely until the establishment of the Hour. Dear brothers and sisters! Know that, among the most destructive diseases of the heart is hasad-envy. It is not simply disliking that someone…

Friday Sermon: Emir Of Kano, Khalifah Dr. Muhammad Sanusi II: The Most Generouse King In Nigeria! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the name of Allah, Most Merciful, the Bestower of Mercy.   All praise is due to Allah, the Lord of the worlds and Lord of all creation β€” may the salutations of Allah, His peace and blessings be upon the noblest of all of the Prophets and Messengers, Muhammad, upon his family, his Companions and all those who follow them precisely until the establishment of the Hour.   Dear brothers and sisters! Generosity in Islam is a fundamental act of Iman (faith) that extends far beyond monetary donations. It…

MURIC Appeals ISI Hijab Judgment, Seeks Stay of Execution, Urges School to Suspend Ban

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), Oyo State Chapter, has filed a Notice of Appeal against the Court of Appeal judgment on the hijab dispute involving the International School, University of Ibadan (ISI), while also seeking a stay of execution to halt enforcement of the ruling pending the determination of the appeal. In a statement issued on Friday by the General Secretary of the group, Mallam Ibrahim Agunbiade, MURIC expressed concern over a public notice by the ISI management directing that, from Monday, July 6, 2026, female students would no longer…

ISI Muslim Parents, MURIC Head to Supreme Court After Appeal Court Hijab Judgment

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The ISI Muslim Parents Forum (ISIMPF) has vowed to challenge Friday’s judgment of the Court of Appeal in Ibadan at the Supreme Court, following the appellate court’s decision in the seven-year legal battle over the use of the hijab by 11 female Muslim students of the International School, University of Ibadan (ISI-UI). In a split majority judgment of two to one, the Court of Appeal held that ISI-UI is a private school because it does not receive government subventions. The court also ruled that while freedom of religion is a…

Friday Sermon: FIFA World Cup Match: Allah Did Not Create Us, The Universe, For Idle Sport, Amusement, Or Play! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful   All praise is due to Allah, Who has honoured us with Islam, dignified us with Iman (faith), and made us the best nation brought forth for mankind. I bear witness that there is no deity worthy of worship except Allah alone, without any partner, and I bear witness that Muhammad is His servant and Messenger. May Allah send upon him abundant peace and blessings. To proceed:   Dear brothers and sisters! Allah the Almighty explicitly states in the…

Court of Appeal to Deliver Judgment on UI-ISI Hijab Dispute Friday

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Oyo State chapter of the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has announced that the Court of Appeal, Ibadan Division, will on Friday, July 3, 2026, deliver judgment in the long-running legal battle over the use of hijab by Muslim female students at the International School, University of Ibadan (ISI). In a statement issued on Thursday by the General Secretary of MURIC, Oyo State Chapter, Mallam Ibrahim Agunbiade, the group said the judgment is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. following official notification from the appellate court to all parties involved in the…

Hijrah Calls for Purpose-Driven Journalism, MMPN President Tells Media Practitioners

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National President of the Muslim Media Practitioners of Nigeria (MMPN), Alhaji Abdur-Rahman Balogun (ARAB), has urged Muslim journalists and media professionals across the country to embrace truth-driven and ethical journalism as a pathway to national development and peaceful coexistence. Balogun made the call while delivering a lecture at the Ashura Hijrah Lecture organised by the Ondo State Chapter of MMPN on Thursday, June 25, 2026, to mark the Islamic New Year 1448AH. Speaking on the significance of Hijrah, the MMPN President described the migration of Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be…

When Justice Is Replaced by Mob Rule: The Urgent Need to Protect Innocent Lives in Nigeria By Mallam Ibrahim Agunbiade

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The brutal killing of Malama Ummulkhair, a respected Islamic teacher and mother of four in Maraban Jos, Kaduna State, is not just another tragic incident; it is a painful reminder of the dangerous consequences of jungle justice, misinformation, and the failure of society to uphold the rule of law.   According to reports, Malama Ummulkhair was accused of attempting to steal children, an allegation that was never verified before a mob descended on her. She was reportedly rescued by security operatives and taken into police custody. Still, the situation took…

MPAC Demands Justice for Lynched Kaduna Woman, Warns Against Rising Mob Violence

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Muslim Public Affairs Centre (MPAC) has condemned the brutal lynching of Ummulkhairi, a Muslim woman and mother of four, in Maraban Jos, Kaduna State, describing the incident as a grave miscarriage of justice and a dangerous sign of growing mob rule in the country. In a statement issued by its Executive Chairman, Disu Kamor, the organisation expressed outrage over the killing of Ummulkhairi, who was reportedly accused of child kidnapping before being attacked and murdered by a mob. MPAC said the victim, a teacher, wife and mother, was denied…

EMAN Urges Moral Rebirth, Peaceful Coexistence at Hijrah 1448AH Lecture in Okene

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The El Birru Muslim Association of Nigeria (EMAN) has called on Muslims and residents of Ebiraland to embrace moral transformation, peaceful coexistence and productive living as part of the lessons of the Islamic New Year. The call was made by the Chairman of the Hijrah 1448AH Activities Committee, Alhaji Abu Imam Onizeiza (Dan-Amana Ebira), during the Hijrah Lecture, Launching of the Islamic Calendar and Awards Ceremony held at the Ohinoyi Palace Conference Hall, Okene, Kogi State. Addressing participants, Alhaji Abu Imam said the Hijrah of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) was not…