Category: Religion Watch (ISLAM)

Who Stands Between Person And Allah? Someone Killed Hundred People And Allah The Almighty Accepted His Repentance! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful   All praise is due to Allah, we praise Him, ask His help and His pardon. We ask Him to protect us from the evil of our selves and from our bad actions. Whoever Allah guides none can lead him astray, and whoever He leads astray none can guide him. I testify also that there is none worthy of worship except Him, and that Muhammad is His servant and Prophet, may peace be upon him, upon his family and his brothers…

Why Muslims Should Not Celebrate Mawlid al-Nabi By, Mallam Ibrahim Agunbiade (Abu Jannāt)

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Every year, as the month of Rabi’ al-Awwal arrives, debates resurface within the Muslim community about whether or not to celebrate the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him). While some regard the Mawlid as a show of love for the Prophet, closer examination of Islamic teachings and history tells a very different story.   No Evidence in the Qur’an or Sunnah   The first and most important point is that no verse in the Qur’an or authentic hadith commands or even encourages the celebration of…

NAHCON opens portal for 2026 Hajj licence and slot allocation, sets September 15 deadline for applications

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced the commencement of the licensing and slot allocation process for duly registered travel agencies intending to participate in the 2026 Hajj operations. In a statement signed by the Commission’s management, NAHCON invited interested travel agencies to submit their applications through its Hajj Licensing portal ; stos.nigeriahajjcom.gov.ng , upon payment of a non-refundable application fee of ₦300,000. Applicants are also required to make a refundable security deposit of ₦50 million in line with Section 16 (4) of the NAHCON Act, 2006. To…

MURIC hails Reno Omokri, renews call for Work-Free Friday in Nigeria

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has commended former Presidential Aide, Mr. Reno Omokri, for openly supporting the demand for a work-free Friday for Nigerian Muslims.   Omokri had recently stated that Muslims in the country were being unfairly treated, as they were denied work-free Fridays while Christians enjoyed Saturdays and Sundays. His comments quickly went viral, sparking wide debate.   In a statement on Tuesday, MURIC described Omokri as “one of the most intellectually active, politically detribalised, and religiously liberal Christians in Nigeria,” noting that his position vindicated the organisation’s…

MURIC condemns mob killing of woman over alleged Blasphemy in Niger State

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has strongly condemned the killing of a woman accused of blasphemy in Kasuwan-Garba town, Mariga Local Government Area of Niger State.   The victim, identified as Amaye, a local food vendor, was reportedly attacked and killed by a mob on Saturday evening after being accused of making blasphemous remarks against Prophet Muhammad (SAW) while conversing with a customer in her restaurant.   In a statement issued by its Founder and Executive Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola, MURIC described the killing as “Bohemian, extrajudicial, barbaric and unIslamic.”…

The Islamic Rulings On Murder, Blasphemy And Taking The Law Into Our Own Hands! By Imam Murtadha Gusau-Okene

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In the Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful All praise is due to Allah, Who guided us to Islam, and prayers and peace of Allah be upon the best of all Prophets and Messengers, our beloved Prophet, Muhammad, and upon all his family members and Companions. Dear brothers and sisters! A female food vendor named Ammaye has been lynched at Kasuwar Garba, in Mariga local government area of Niger State by angry youths over alleged blasphemy against our beloved Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him). The incident which took…

Friday Sermon: Celebrating The Birthday Of Prophet Muhammad (Mawlid) And The Unity Of Muslim Ummah! By Imam Murtadha Gusau-Okene

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In the Name of Allah, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful Praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds, may the blessings and peace be upon our beloved master Muḥammad, the last of Prophets, on his family, and all his companions. Dear brothers and sisters! Allah the Most High says: “And if your Lord had willed, He could have made mankind one community (one Ummah); but they will not cease to differ. Except whom your Lord has given mercy, and for that He created them. But the word of…

If Someone Sticks By Your Side Through Your Worst Times, They’re The Ones Who Deserve To Be With You Through Your Best Times! By Imam Murtadha Gusau-Okene

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In the Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful   All perfect praise be to Allah the Lord of the Worlds. May His peace and blessings be upon our beloved Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) and upon all his family and companions.   Dear brothers and sisters! Know that, the quote: “If Someone Sticks By Your Side Through Your Worst Times, They’re The Ones Who Deserve To Be With You Through Your Best Times” is attributed to Mr. Ralph Smart.   Mr. Ralph Smart is known for his spiritual…

NAHCON, Alternative Bank unveil plans for Digital Hajj Savings Platform

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) in partnership with the Alternative Bank is set to roll out a new digital platform that will allow intending pilgrims to open and manage their Hajj Savings Scheme (HSS) accounts from smartphones, tablets, and computers. The initiative, discussed at a meeting on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at NAHCON headquarters in Abuja, is designed to simplify access to the scheme and expand its reach across the country. Head of the Hajj Savings Scheme, Barrister Abdulmumin Aliyu, said the project represented a major step forward…

Choosing the Right Imam Is Crucial for Oyo – Amb. Mallam Ibrahim Agunbiade

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Ambassador Mallam Ibrahim Agunbiade has stressed the need for careful consideration in the choice of the next Imam of Oyo, describing the decision as one that carries immense spiritual and communal weight for the entire Muslim Ummah.   In his recent appeal to the Alaafin of Oyo, Agunbiade explained that his involvement was not political interference but a recognition of the traditional throne’s historic role in Yoruba Islam. “In Yoruba history, the Alaafin is not only a cultural leader but also a custodian of the moral compass of society. Islam…