Friday Sermon: Are The Hopes of Nigerians Renewed? By Imam Murtadha Gusau

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful   All praise is due to Allah, the Near, the Responsive. His generosity encompasses the inhabitants of the earth and the heavens, and He has extended His hand with favour and giving. I bear witness that there is no deity worthy of worship except Allah alone, without partner, and I bear witness that Muhammad is His servant and Messenger. May Allah send His peace and many blessings upon him. To proceed:   Dear brothers and sisters! The question prequently…

Oyo Muslim Community Rejects Kidnappers’ Sharia Demand, Organises Special Prayer for Abducted Schoolchildren

The Muslim Community of Oyo State has strongly distanced itself from recent Sharia-related demands reportedly made by abductors holding victims in the state, insisting that criminals and terrorists cannot speak on behalf of Muslims or Islam. In a statement issued on Friday and signed by its Chairman, Alhaji Ishaq Kunle Sanni, and Secretary-General, Alhaji Murisiku Abidemi Siyanbade, the community condemned attempts by kidnappers to justify their criminal activities with religious rhetoric. According to the group, Islam unequivocally forbids kidnapping, terrorism, extortion, and all forms of violence against innocent citizens, stressing…

My Duty As An Imam! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

In the name of Allah, Most Merciful, the Bestower of Mercy   All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds. May the peace, blessings and salutations of Allah be upon our noble Messenger, Muhammad, and upon his family, his Companions and his true followers.   Dear brothers and sisters! I remember once walking into the Mosque five minutes before Zuhr, a normal habit of mine, and being stopped by one of the elders and jama’ah of the Mosque, who has a lot of love for me. He remarked,…

1447AH/2026 Eid Al-Adha’s Sermon (Khutbah)! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

Dhul-Hijjah 10, 1447AH (Wednesday, May 27, 2026).   In the name of Allah, Most Merciful, the Bestower of Mercy   Praise be to Allah, the Most High, the Most Great, the Exalted, the Supreme, for whom honour is a garment and majesty is a robe. I bear witness that there is no deity worthy of worship but Allah, and I bear witness that Muhammad is His servant and messenger. May Allah exalt and send peace to him, his family, and his companions abundantly, ameen Ya Hayyu Ya Qayyum. To proceed:…

Friday Sermon: The Day Of Arafah – Most Blessed Day Of The Year! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful All praise is due to Allah, Who gives preference for certain days and months as He wishes, blessing them with virtues as He wills. This is one of the manifestations of His mercy, to be a reminder for those who contemplate. I bear witness that there is no deity worthy of worship except Allah, the Almighty, the All-Forgiving, alone without any partner. And I bear witness that Muhammad is His servant and Messenger, the Chosen and the Beloved Prophet.…

Court Adjourns UI–ISI Hijab Appeal Hearing to May 21

University College Hospital UCH Ibadan

The Court of Appeal sitting in Ibadan has adjourned the hearing of the substantive appeals in the ongoing UI–ISI hijab case to Thursday, May 21, 2026. The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Tuesday by Amb. Mallam Ibrahim Agunbiade, General Secretary of the Oyo State chapter of the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC). Agunbiade explained that the substantive hearing could not proceed due to multiple pending applications before the appellate court in the various appeal files. He noted that the court heard arguments on all pending applications except the…

What To Do In The First 10 Days Of Dhul-Hijjah! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

In the name of Allah, Most Merciful, the Bestower of Mercy All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds. May the peace, blessings and salutations of Allah be upon our noble Messenger, Muhammad, and upon his family, his Companions and his true followers. Dear brothers and sisters! Narrated Ibn Abbas (RA), The Prophet (Peace be upon him) said: “No good deeds done on other days are superior to those done on these (first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah).” Then some companions of the Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him)…

Okiro Builds Mosque at Police Secondary School Minna, Earns Emir’s Honour

Former Inspector-General of Police and ex-Chairman of the Police Service Commission, Mike Mbama Okiro, has been commended for promoting religious harmony and national unity following the construction of a mosque at Police Secondary School, Minna, in Niger State. The commendation was contained in a statement by Amb. Prince Sixtus Opara, Media Aide to Chief Mike Okiro, who described the project as a symbol of tolerance, inclusion, and peaceful coexistence in a diverse society like Nigeria. Chief Okiro, a Christian from Southern Nigeria, was said to have funded and completed the…

Friday Sermon: Welcoming The Best Days Of The Year, The First Ten Days of Dhul-Hijjah! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful   All praise is due to Allah, Who gives preference for certain days and months as He wishes, blessing them with virtues as He wills. This is one of the manifestations of His mercy, to be a reminder for those who contemplate. I bear witness that there is no deity worthy of worship except Allah, the Almighty, the All-Forgiving, alone without any partner. And I bear witness that Muhammad is His servant and Messenger, the Chosen and the Beloved…

NAHCON Mourns as Adamawa Pilgrim Dies in Saudi Arabia During 2026 Hajj Exercise

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has expressed deep sorrow over the death of a Nigerian pilgrim, Mallama Aishatu Muhammadu, from Gombi Local Government Area of Adamawa State, who died in Saudi Arabia during the 2026 Hajj exercise. Mallama Aishatu, aged 73, reportedly suffered a fatal cardiac arrest on Friday, 9 May 2026, while travelling from Jeddah to the holy city of Madinah. In a condolence message issued by the Commission, the Chairman of NAHCON, Ambassador Ismail Abba Yusuf, conveyed the sympathy of the Federal Government to the deceased’s…