Category: Religion Watch (ISLAM)

MURIC mourns Shariah Council President, Shaykh Hadiyyatullah

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of the President of the Supreme Council for Shariah in Nigeria (SCSN), Shaykh Abdur Rasheed Hadiyyatullah, who died on Monday, April 28, 2025, in Iwo, Osun State, at the age of 83.   In a condolence message issued on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, the Executive Director of MURIC, Professor Ishaq Akintola, described the late Islamic scholar as an “energetic, bold, and resourceful leader” who left an indelible mark on the struggle for the rights and welfare of Muslims…

NAHCON Chairman commends Tinubu, Shettima on BTA resolution, announces advance Medical Team departure for Hajj

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman Pakistan, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima for their swift intervention in resolving the Basic Travel Allowance (BTA) payment concerns facing intending pilgrims.   Speaking in an interview with Freedom Radio, Kaduna, Professor Abdullahi said the intervention prompted the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to rescind its earlier decision to issue BTA via Automated Teller Machines (ATM) instead of cash.   While acknowledging that innovation is inevitable in a rapidly evolving…

Friday Sermon: Insulting The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) Is A Red Line That Shouldn’t Be Crossed By Anyone! 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! The Community Court of Justice of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), recently ruled that the blasphemy provisions in Kano State law violate Nigeria’s international human rights commitments. In its judgment in the Incorporated Trustees of Expression Now Human Rights Initiative v. Federal…

Friday Sermon: Isa Al-Masihu (Jesus) The Son Of Maryam (Mary) (PBUH) Is A Prophet Of Allah All Muslims Must Respect! 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! Allah sent many messengers to the humans as a mercy from Him. Allah sent them all to teach the people what is the correct and acceptable worship of Allah–their Creator and the Creator of everything. All the Prophets of Allah, the first of whom was Adam and…

NAHCON unveils Medical Team Leaders, Committee for 2025 Hajj Pilgrimage

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has inaugurated the Principal Officers of the National Medical Team (NMT) and constituted a Steering Committee to oversee medical operations for the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage.   During the formal ceremony held at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja, NAHCON Chairman and CEO, Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman, described the assignment as a sacred trust. He charged the newly appointed officers to carry out their duties with sincerity, patience, and unwavering commitment to the welfare of pilgrims, whom he described as guests of Allah.   Speaking…

NAHCON secures 2,800 VIP Bed Spaces in Tent A for 2025 Hajj Pilgrims

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has finalized arrangements for 2,800 VIP bed spaces in Tent A for Nigerian pilgrims participating in the 2025 Hajj.   Chairman of the Commission, Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman, disclosed this during a Zoom meeting held on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, with Rawaf Mina Service Providers and registered Tour Operators. He advised all Tour Operators interested in the exclusive Tent A facility to upgrade their payments to secure access for their pilgrims.   Rawaf Mina, the service provider, revealed that it secured the VIP…

NAHCON sets to begin Airlift of Pilgrims May 9, assures of Hitch-Free 2025 Hajj

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced that the airlift of Nigerian pilgrims for the 2025 Hajj will begin on May 9, 2025, with comprehensive arrangements already in place to ensure a smooth and successful pilgrimage.   The assurance was given on Tuesday after the NAHCON board met with Vice President Kashim Shettima at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, to brief him on the state of preparedness for the 2025 Hajj operations.   Addressing journalists after the meeting, the Commissioner in charge of Operations, Inspectorate & Licensing, Prince Anofi…

Sanwo-Olu, Hamzat sponsor free medical screening for Lagos 2025 Hajj intending pilgrims

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In a bid to ease the financial burden on intending pilgrims amid Nigeria’s current economic challenges, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, and his deputy, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, have fully sponsored the mandatory medical screening for the State’s 2025 Hajj pilgrims. The announcement was made by the Lagos State Commissioner for Home Affairs, Hon. Olanrewaju Ibrahim Layode, during the official flag-off of the screening exercise at the Badagry Local Government Secretariat, Ajarah, on Saturday, April 19, 2025. Hon. Layode, who also serves as the State’s Amir-ul-Hajj, disclosed that…

NAHCON flags off Vaccination for 2025 FCT Pilgrims, reaffirms commitment to Pilgrims’ Health and Safety

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Chairman/CEO of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Professor Abdullahi Sale, on Wednesday, 16th April 2025, led the official flag-off of the vaccination exercise for intending pilgrims from the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), marking a key milestone in preparations for the 2025 Hajj. The event was held at the FCT Pilgrims Hajj Camp, Airport Road, Abuja. In his address, Professor Sale emphasized NAHCON’s steadfast commitment to the health and safety of pilgrims:   “This event marks a vital step in our journey toward a successful 2025 Hajj. Ensuring…

Friday Sermon: Sheikh Idris Abdul’aziz Dutsen Tanshi’s Death: Every Living Being Shall Taste Death! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In The name of Allah,The Most Merciful,The Most gracious   Verily, all praise is for Allah. We praise Him, we seek His assistance and we ask for His forgiveness. And we seek refuge in Him from the evils of ourselves. Whoever Allah guides, none can misguide. Whoever He misguides, none can guide. And I bear witness that there is no deity other than Allah and I bear witness that Muhammad is His servant and messenger.   Dear brothers and sisters!Allah the Almighty says:   “(O Prophet Muhammad), We did not…