Category: Religion Watch (ISLAM)

Friday Sermon: It’s Unbefitting For An Islamic Scholar To Betray The Poor Masses! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful   All thanks are due to Allah; The One Who sent His Messenger with guidance and the true religion to make it superior over all other fake religions, despite the polytheist’s hatred of it. I bear witness that there is no other deity but Allah. None is comparable to Him in His attributes, qualities or actions. He is Exalted and High above all that which the transgressors say. The seven heavens and the earth and all that is therein glorify Him.…

Friday Sermon: Real Ahlis-Sunnah Wal-Jama’ah (Sunnists) Are Not Extremists! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful   All perfect praise be to Allah the Lord of the Worlds. May His peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad and upon all his family and companions.   Dear brothers and sisters! Islam prohibits extremism and strongly condemns it. The extremists deviate from the path and methodology of Muslims because they neglect the Sunnah of Islam and emphasize only on its mandatories. In this regard, three men came to the houses of the wives of the Prophet…

Make Oyo Education utmost priority — MURIC tells Gov Makinde

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Gov Seyi Makinde led administration has been charged to make education a matter of utmost priority. The call was made by the leading human rights group in Nigeria, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) following the recent reports on the education sector in the State. In a statement circulated to the media on Wednesday, 27th November 2024. The State Ambassador and Secretary General of the Muslim Rights Concern MURIC Oyo State Chapter called for urgent proactive measures to ensure proper access to education in the State.   The full message reads:…

Hajj 2025: NAHCON Inaugurates 32-man Screening/Aviation Monitoring Committee ….. Opens Application Forms for Airlift of Pilgrims

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) today inaugurated a 32 man Screening/Aviation Monitoring Committee for 2025 Hajj air-carriers and cargo conveyers. Also inaugurated was a six man Secretariat for the Committee. The inauguration was followed by Opening of Application Forms for the Issuance of Hajj Licence for airlift of the 2025 pilgrims from Nigeria. The event took place in Hajj House, the NAHCON headquarter, today 26th November 2024. This set the pace for series of activities that will culminate in the selection of pilgrims’ air carriers as well as…

Petroleum Products Supply:MURIC hails NNPC-Dangote rapport

Lukman Laleye Babalola

A faith-based human rights organization, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), has applauded the cooperation and mutual understanding between the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) and Dangote Refinery.   In a statement issued on Monday, 25th November, 2024, the Executive Director of MURIC, Professor Ishaq Akintola, described the recent development as positive, progressive and commendable.   The full statement reads:   *“The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) yesterday instructed independent marketers to halt the importation of petroleum products from outside Nigeria citing the capacity of Dangote Refinery to supply…

Friday Sermon: How Allah Almighty Answers Our Prayers And Supplications (Du’a) By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Mt Merciful   All perfect praise be to Allah the Lord of the Worlds. May His peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad and upon all his family and companions.   Dear brothers and sisters! Supplication (Du’a) is an act of worship that brings the servant closer to Allah, the Most High. Through it, the servant realises the meaning of servitude, neediness, and dependence, while simultaneously invoking the divine nature, power, and richness of Allah, the Most High. Feeling one’s…

Alhassan Adam Alhaji emerges winner of 2024 Nupe Literature Prizes

Lukman Laleye Babalola

A Kwara State Indigene,Alhassan Adam Alhaji has emerged winner of the 2024 Nupe Literature Prize.The Event took place at Kowa Schools Kpakungu, Minna Niger State. At the event, Zakari Isah Fujeregi from Gbako local government areas of Niger state emerged second position, and Rahmatu Mahmud Salihu from Bida emerged third position respectively. Speaking at the event the Director Indigenous Language Learning Centre, ILLEC Adamu Idris Manarakis said the Centre is fully ready to revamp the act of competition in among the students to enable them expressed thier talent of the…

Friday Sermon: Encouraging Islamic Education Reduces Crime In The Society! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful All perfect praise be to Allah the Lord of the Worlds. May His peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad and upon all his family and companions. Dear brothers and sisters! One of the most effective ways Islam employs to combat crime, prevent it, and reduce its prevalence is through purposeful education. This education is considered one of the most important means to resist evil and corruption, and it has a profound impact. Islamic education is distinct from…

Eulogy for our departed Chief Imam of Ebiraland -Imam AbdulRahim Ibn Imam Yahaya Tajudeen (Sheikh-Al-Islam)

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Allahumma Ajirhu Minna Naar Wa Adkilhu Fil-Janah (O Allah, protect him from hell fire and admit him into paradise).   Today, we remembered the passing of our revered Chief Imam who answered the call of Allah 50 Years ago Imam AbdulRahim Ibn Imam Yahaya Tajudeen (Sheikh -Al-Islam)His departure leaves an immense void in our hearts and our community Ebiraland and beyond.   Imam AbdulRahim was a shining example of piety, wisdom, and compassion. He guided us with unwavering dedication, spreading Allah’s message and promoting unity during his reign as Chief…

ISI-UI HIJAB: ISI loses again, as Court strikes out stay of execution application

Lukman Laleye Babalola

For the second time within six months, the International School Ibadan (ISI), University of Ibadan lost its application of stay of execution for the usage of hijab by female Muslim students of the school. This was sequel to striking out of the application for stay of execution of the previous judgement in May 22, 2024 granting the female Muslim students the right to wear their hijab on the school uniform by an Oyo State High Court sitting in Ibadan. Justice Moshood Isola, who presided over the court on Tuesday gave…