Category: Religion Watch (ISLAM)

NAHCON seeks robust partnership with AHUON

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In the quest to reset the Hajj and Umrah operations, the Ag. Chairman/CEO of National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Malam Jalal Ahmad Arabi has reiterated the Commission’s commitment to provide support and assistance towards ensuring Nigerian Pilgrims have value for money. Speaking during an interactive meeting with the executives and members of the Association of Hajj and Umrah operators of Nigeria (AHOUN) as part of the consultation drive, the Chairman/CEO stated that in collaboration with the association, the Commission would address the challenges facing the Hajj by ensuring that…

Abuja Muslim Forum gets new Executive

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The Abuja Muslim Forum,an umbrella body of all Muslim organizations in Abuja on Saturday 27th October,2023 inaugurated the 6th Executive council at National Mosque Abuja. In his speech,the newly appointed Amir,Alhaji Abdurrasaq Tunde Ajani commended the 5th Executive members led by Ustadh (Barr.) Luqman J. Ahmad, Chairman and members of the Shura, AMF Board of Trustees for the efforrts towards upholding the vision and noble mission of the forum. He also lauded the handling over committee who, in the last few weeks, spared no efforts in ensuring not only his…

[Friday Sermon] Palestine: The Land Of The Third Of Islamic Three Most Noble And Holy Mosques! 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.   Dear brothers and sisters! Know that the city of Jerusalem in Islam is very sacred to Muslims. It is one of the three most sacred cities in Islam. Jerusalem is called al-Quds al-Sharif (the Noble Sacred Place). In order to understand the sacredness of this city in Islam, one has to understand the faith…

[Friday Sermon] Palestine: Speak Out For The Oppressed, Bring Awareness To The Injustice Going On In The World! 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. Dear brothers and sisters! The Arabic term ZULM (ظُلم) primarily means ‘not putting a thing where it belongs or where it ought to be’; it refers to ‘oppression, unfairness and injustice’ by depriving people of their due rights; acting wrongfully, injuriously, mercilessly or tyrannically; exceeding or falling short or deviating from proper time or place; transgressing…

[Friday Sermon] Having True Faith, Application Of Commonsense And Justice Are The Solution To All Our Problems! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the Name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful   All praise is due to Allah, and may His peace and blessings be upon Allah’s Messenger, his Companions and whosoever follows his guidance.   Dear brothers and sisters, fear Allah in your words and deeds, for:   “Whoever fears Allah, and keeps his duty to Him, He will provide him a way out (of every difficulty), and He will provide for him from sources he could never imagine.” [Qur’an, 65: 2-3]   Dear servants of Allah, the greatest…

EMAN National Amir Commissions Water facility at Ebira Central Mosque ….. Says best charity is giving Water to people

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Arc. Abdulyekeen Mamman, National Amir,El-Birru Muslim Association of Nigeria,on Friday 6th October,2023 commissioned Borehole project executed by the group at Ebira Central Mosque,Okene,Kogi state. While speaking at the commissioning of the project,Arc. Abdulyekeen Mamman at the Ebira Central Mosque Water Facility, said the water project became a reality as a result of tireless efforts and dedication of the Members of the El-Birru Muslim Association of Nigeria(EMAN), which he said was a testament to the power of Unity and the spirit of community development.   “Water, as we all know, is…

[Friday Sermon] Good Family System Is The Source Of Peaceful Society By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the Name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful All praise is due to Allah, and may His peace and blessings be upon Allah’s Messenger, his Companions and whosoever follows his guidance. Dear brothers and sisters, know that the Allah-fearing family is the heart of a healthy society. The piety (Taqwah) of a family is dependant on the piety (Taqwah) of individual members of the family, and the piety (Taqwah) of a society is likewise dependant on the piety (Taqwah) of the families who make up the society.…

THE NEED TO CELEBRATE THE BEST OF MANKIND By Nurudeen Ibrahim

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Over the years, there have been a lot of misconceptions about Mawlid Nabiyy and it has always been our responsibility to clarify these misconceptions. It is very necessary to be objective about this subject instead of being biased or following any false dogma. The term Mawlid Nabiyy is an Arabic word which means Birth of the Prophet. The Birth implies ‘the coming to life’ and the Prophet stands for the ‘Best of Mankind’ and ‘the Mercy to the Entire Universe’. Celebration means expression of happiness and to rejoice over something…

[Friday Sermon] O Allah, Give Us Safety And Security In Our Lands! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the Name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful All praise is due to Allah, and may His peace and blessings be upon Allah’s Messenger, his Companions and whosoever follows his guidance. Dear brothers and sisters, whoever reflects on modern and ancient history, with clarity and balance, will realise the reality of societies, past and present, and will never doubt the existence of an established fact and an objective sought by every society. A model that does not change or transform, no matter how many centuries pass over…

Hajj ’24: The new dimensions, by Fatima Sanda Usara

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To start with, Saudi Arabia has made its stand clear to which there seems no retraction. Any party that delays Hajj remittances for any reason, may have to wait for another year to perform Hajj. Be it the delay were from pilgrims, their officials, the State Governors or even from NAHCON, that will be the end of story if it exceeds Saudi’s visa processing deadline. Hence, the Visa e-track portal, that is, the Saudi e-track portal, will be locked by 29th April, beyond NAHCON’s reach. No room for allegation of…