Category: Religion Watch (ISLAM)

[Friday Sermon] : Giving Charity (Sadaqah) Quenches The Wrath And Punishment Of Allah And Extinguishes The Servant’s Sins By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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[n the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate 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. Dear brothers and sisters! Indeed one of the greatest means of building social harmony in Islam is through giving and spending. Allah Almighty said: “O you who have believed, spend from that which We have provided for you before there comes a Day…

Abuja Muslim Forum visits NAHCON Chairman, seeks collaboration 

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The Executive Council of the Abuja Muslim Forum AMF led by Amir Ustadh Lukman Ahmad Jamiu paid a courtesy visit to the Chairman/CEO of National Hajj Commission NAHCON, Barr. Zikrullahi Kunle Hassan on Tuesday 22nd November 2022 at HAJJ House, Abuja. The visit, according to AMF Amir is aimed at exploring opportunities to bring the network of human resources within organizations that comprised the AMF to the service of the NAHCON and the Ummah at large. He identified the availability of astute professionals and competent service delivery organizations within AMF…

2023 HAJJ: Niger Pilgrims Board asks intending Pilgrims to deposit N2.5m

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Niger State Pilgrims Welfare Board said it has resolved that next year’s 2023 hajj fare, would be based on this year’s fare, which was N2.5m as deposit, pending the outcome of National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, (NAHCON) directives. This was disclosed by the board Executive Secretary, Alhaji Umar Makun Lapai, while speaking with newsmen after meeting with critical stakeholders to understudy the activities of 2022 hajj exercise. He said the meeting was aimed at assessing the 2022 hajj exercise, synergize to ensure that the achievements of this year’s exercise be…

Niger state Pilgrims Board applauds Hajj ,Umrah Trainers for successful 2022 Hajj Operation

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Niger State Pilgrims Welfare Board has commended the Hajj and Umrah Trainers  for the successful 2022 Hajj operation The commendation was given by the Executive Secretary, Niger State Pilgrims Welfare Board, Alhaji Umar Makun Lapai, while attending the conference organized by the Hajj and Umrah Trainers, under the leadership of Mallam Mohammad Liman MashaaAllahu The Conference had in attendance trainers across the twenty five local Government area of Niger State. Umaru Makun Lapai, pointed out that the success of Hajj 2022 and  role of Ulamahs was satisfactory, while calling on…

Sultan, South West Govs, Scholars to grace MUSWEN General Assembly on Sunday in Ibadan

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Renowned Islamic scholars, State governors and other stakeholders from southwest states of Nigeria will converge on Ibadan, Oyo State, on Sunday Nov. 20, for the 7th General Assembly of the Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria (MUSWEN). The event which is taking place at the Islamic Centre, University of Ibadan Central Mosque, Ibadan, Oyo state is being organised to deliberate on the activities of the Organisation and issues affecting the Muslim Ummah in the southwest and Nigeria as a whole. In a statement by the Chairman of the planning committee,…

5 Acts of Sadaqah Jaariyah in Islam

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In Islam, there are many acts which can lead to immeasurable reward – both today and in our Hereafter; these acts are commonly referred to as sadaqah jariyah. Sadaqah jariyah is an act of giving in a way that keeps on giving. For example, if you were to invest in planting a tree, that tree would then go on to provide shelter for as long as it stands – meaning you shall receive an ongoing reward for as long as it stands, too. “Surely the men who give sadaqah and…

[Friday Sermon] World Orphans Day: Stop Devouring, Stealing Or Mismanaging The Property Of Orphans! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate   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.   Dear brothers and sisters! My words in this blessed hour are about an important issue entitled, WORLD ORPHANS DAY: STOP DEVOURING, STEALING OR MISMANAGING THE PROPERTY OF ORPHANS.   Respected brothers and sisters! As Nigeria joined rest of the world to…

Islamic Welfare Foundation ,EKSU hold Conference on Islam in Nigeria

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The Islamic Welfare Foundation (IWF) held the 11th Conference on Islam in Nigeria (COIN) themed ‘Religion and Politics in Nigeria’ in collaboration with Ekiti State University (EKSU) between 7th-10th November 2022. The conference was attended by a cross section of scholars, religious leaders, stakeholders, and academics from across the country. The opening ceremony featured two keynote speeches and two lead papers around the theme of the conference. The participants deliberated extensively on this theme and several other sub-themes of the conference, and the following observations and recommendations were made: Observations…

[Friday Sermon]  Islam Is Simple, Don’t Make It Difficult For People! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful All praise is for Allah, we praise Him, we seek His help, we ask for His forgiveness, and we seek refuge with Allah from the evils of our own souls and the wickedness of our actions, whoever Allah guides, there is none that can lead him astray, and whoever Allah allows to go astray, there is none that can lead him to the right path. I testify and bear witness that there is no deity worthy of worship in…

Make your spouse, your best friend, Marriage Counselor, AbdulLateef charges Muslim

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An Abuja based marriage Counselor,and Founder, Happy Home Marriage Talk, Coach Adebayo A.AbdulLateef has advised married Muslim faithful to take their spouses as best friend,to build a happy home.   Coach Abdullateef gave this advise at a lecture organized by Ansar-ud-deen Youth Association,Kaduna Branch during the weekend. The lecture titled”INGREDIENT OF HAPPY HOME” was organised by the association to educate both married and single Muslims on happy home building.   The marriage counselor, also charged participants to understand marriage as an act of worship, Set a limit for family and…