Category: Religion Watch (ISLAM)

NAHCON Chairman visits Royal Embassy of Saudi

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Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Malam Jalal Ahmad Arabi, paid a courtesy visit to the esteemed Saudi Ambassador to Nigeria Mr. Faisal Ibrahim Al-Ghamidy. The visit which took place Wednesday, 20th December 2023 at the Embassy of the Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia, Abuja, was aimed at strengthening ties and fostering collaboration between the two entities.   Malam Arabi who recently assumed duty as head of NAHCON,expressed gratitude to the Saudi Ambassador for the unwavering support that NAHCON has enjoyed under the diplomatic umbrella of the Saudi…

[Friday Sermon] The Sunnah (Way) Of Allah Concerning Calamities, Tests And Trials 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. Dear brothers and sisters! Faith (Iman) and Allah-consciousness are reasons for test and trials. And the reward for steadfastness in them is paradise (Jannah) as vast as the heavens and the earth. Paradise (Jannah) is surrounded by the disliked just as Hell…

[Friday Sermon] The Signs Of Allah-Fearing Scholars And Their Beneficial Knowledge 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. Dear brothers and sisters! Know that, being a person of knowledge is a great position which everyone aspires to, and the evidence for this is that no one accepts the title of Ignorant (Jahil), even if the individual at hand fits…

Friday Sermon: The Dangers Of Being Silent In The Face Of Evil And Criminality! 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. We praise Him, seek His aid, and seek His forgiveness. We seek refuge in Allah from the evil which is within our selves, and from the evil in our actions. Whoever Allah guides, none can send astray; whoever Allah sends astray, none can guide.   I bear witness that there is no deity other than Allah alone, and with no partner. And I bear witness that Muhammad is His servant and His…

[Friday Sermon] Whoever Is Killed Defending His Country, His State, His Right And Honour Is A Martyr (Shahid)! 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 Who prepared for martyrs (Shuhadah) the highest ranks in Paradise. He also promised those who strive to defend their homeland, rights and honour victory and greatest rewards. I bear witness that there is no deity save Allah, having no associates. I also bear witness that our great Master Muhammad (Peace be upon him) is the Servant of Allah and His Messenger. May the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, his…

Friday Sermon] Stand Up Against Oppression And Injustice Or Face Allah’s Wrath And Punishment! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the Name of Allah, the Merciful, the Beneficent   All praise is due to Allah, the All-Knowing Creator. He created humans and He is the most knowledgeable of them, and nothing of their affairs is hidden from Him. We praise Him for guiding and selecting us to be Muslims, and we are grateful to Him for what He has given and bestowed upon us. Allah selects from the Prophets whomever He wills, chooses from the angels whom He wills, favours from the Ummah whom He wills, and elevates individuals…

NAHCON restates commitment to smooth Hajj 2024

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The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has restated its commitment to deliver a hitch free Hajj 2024 even as it urged intending Pilgrims to pay up the Hajj fare to beat the Saudi deadline. The Ag. Chairman/CEO, Malam Jalal Ahmad Arabi gave this assurance when he played host to the delegation of Arewa New Agenda (ANA) led by Senator Ahmed Abubakar Moh Allahyidi in Abuja.   He said that the 2024 Hajj preparation was on course and that the Commission would not leave any stone unturned to change the…

[Friday Sermon] Do Not Be Weakened, Do Not Be Discouraged, Be Optimistic If You Are True Believers! 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, the All-Knowing Creator. He created humans and He is the most knowledgeable of them, and nothing of their affairs is hidden from Him. We praise Him for guiding and selecting us to be Muslims, and we are grateful to Him for what He has given and bestowed upon us. Allah selects from the Prophets whomever He wills, chooses from the angels whom He wills, favours from the Ummah whom He wills, and…

Nigeria: To Get it Right on Hajj By Fatima Sanda Usara

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A direct threat to the success of an event is not necessarily lack of planning, late planning is as bad. Its effect in Hajj planning is far more profound than one can think. The best but limited Hajj resources are scrambled for by the early planners. Hajj conduct is time bound in compliance with Islamic sharia. If at all there is any country to wait for on Hajj, it would have been the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Thankfully, Saudi Arabia has proven that no country would have to wait for…

[Friday Sermon] A Tribute To Ohinoyi Of Ebiraland, Alhaji Dr. Abdur-Rahman Ado Ibrahim (CON) By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Most Kind   All praise is due to Allah, and may His peace and blessings be upon Allah’s Messenger, his Companions and whosoever follows his guidance.   Inna lillahi wa inna Ilaihi raaji’uun! Inna lillahi wa inna ilaihi raaji’uun!! Inna lillahi wa inna ilaihi raaji’uun!!!   Truly, to Allah we belong and truly to him we shall return.   اللهم أجرنا في مصيبتنا، وأخلف لنا خيرًا منها.   May Allah Almighty have mercy on our father, the late Ohinoyi of Ebiraland,…