Category: Religion Watch (ISLAM)

International Children’s Day: In Islam, Everyday Belongs To The Children! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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Wednesday, Dhul-Hijjah 01, 1446 AH (28/05/2025) 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! International Children’s Day is a global observance dedicated to promoting the rights and well-being of children around the world. This day focuses on ensuring that all children have access to education, healthcare, and protection from harm. It is…

Sultan declares Wednesday, May 28 as First Day of Zulhijja 1446AH

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), His Eminence Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has officially declared Wednesday, 28th May 2025, as the first day of Zulhijja 1446 After Hijrah (AH).   This announcement was contained in a press release issued on Tuesday, 27th May 2025, by Prof. Sambo Wali Junaidu, the Wazirin Sokoto and Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Sultanate Council, Sokoto.   The declaration signifies the commencement of the Islamic month of Zulhijja, during which Muslims across the…

JUST IN: Saudi Arabia deports Sheikh Gumi, bars him from performing 2025 Hajj

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Prominent Kaduna-based Islamic scholar, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has been deported from Saudi Arabia and prevented from performing the 2025 Hajj.   Sheikh Gumi, who revealed the development via a post on his Facebook page, said although he was granted a visa, Saudi authorities barred him from entering Medina upon arrival for reasons he believes are tied to his political views.   Gumi was part of a delegation of clerics sponsored by the Nigerian Hajj Commission (NAHCON) and had arrived Medina on Saturday night via Umza Air. However, Saudi immigration denied…

Muslims Ummah And The Significance Of The First Ten Days Of Dhul-Hijjah By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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Sunday, Dhul-Qa’dah 27th, 1446 AH (25/05/2025) 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 Islamic calendar is rich with significant months and days that hold great spiritual and religious importance for Muslims worldwide. Among these, Dhul-Hijjah stands out prominently. Dhul-Hijjah, the 12th and final month of the Islamic lunar…

NAHCON nears completion of 2025 Hajj Airlift, 36,359 Pilgrims already in Saudi Arabia

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced the successful airlift of 36,359 Nigerian pilgrims to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the 2025 Hajj exercise, with 5,494 pilgrims under the government quota still awaiting airlift. According to the Commission, airlift operations are in the final phase, with Air Peace expected to conclude its Hajj flights on Friday, May 24, having secured a slot to finalize its operations. UMZA Aviation will also wrap up its airlifts from Kaduna on the same date, with three flights left to complete its…

Friday Sermon: The Important Message On Sacrificing An Animal During Eid-ul-Adha By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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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.   To proceed:   Dear brothers and sisters! Know that, Eid-ul-Adha, also known as the Festival of Sacrifice, is one of the islams’s most significant religious holidays. It commemorates the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim (AS) to sacrifice his beloved son Prophet Isma’il (AS) as an act of…

Islam And Peaceful Coexistence With Non-Muslims By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful   Praise be to Allah, the Lord of the worlds. To Allah belong the endowments, befitting perfection, and commendations. I ask Allah to raise the rank of our beloved Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him), and to protect his nation (Ummah) from what he fears for it. Thereafter:   Dear brothers and sisters! Know that, the very word Islam etymologically refers to peace and submission to the will of Allah. In that sense Islam is the same as Salam, which is…

Hajj 2025: NAHCON Chairman applauds Staff, Stakeholders over smooth reception of Pilgrims in Madinah

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman, has commended the dedication and professionalism of the Commission’s staff and stakeholders for the successful reception of the first batches of Nigerian pilgrims in Madinah for the 2025 Hajj exercise.   Professor Usman, in a statement issued by Fatima Sanda Usara, Assistant Director of Information and Publication, expressed deep appreciation to the NAHCON Madinah team for their tireless round-the-clock efforts. He described their work as a “sacrifice for the success of the…

NAHCON intensifies quality control as over 17,000 Nigerian pilgrims receive daily meals in Madinah

Lukman Laleye Babalola

With over 17,000 Nigerian pilgrims already in Madinah for the 2025 Hajj, the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has reinforced its commitment to pilgrim welfare through a rigorous oversight system that ensured the consistent quality of its extensive feeding operations delivering breakfast and dinner daily to each pilgrim.   The Commission’s Madinah Feeding Committee, led by Alhaji Abdullahi Kabir, conducted regular inspections of the seven contracted catering facilities, maintaining vigilant supervision as the large-scale feeding program unfolds in real time.   “The continual monitoring of every aspect of the…

Friday Sermon: The Dangerous Consequences Of Tribalism And Racism! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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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! Tribalism is the pernicious and deleterious ideology that afflicts all human societies in every time and period, originating in the worship of idols and reconstructing itself into many forms throughout the ages. In modern times, we know it as the specters of…