Category: Religion Watch (ISLAM)

[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,…

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…