Friday Sermon: O Politicians, Indeed There’s Goodness In Dialogue And Debating In The Best Manner! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

In the name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful All praise is due to Allah, the Lord of all creation—may He extol the Messenger in the highest company of Angels and send His peace and blessings upon him—likewise upon his family, Companions, and true followers. Dear brothers and sisters! Thanks be to Allah the Almighty, as two warring parties, Dauda Lawal, governor of Zamfara State, and Bello Matawalle, minister of state for defence, have expressed their readiness to work together to fight insecurity in their state. Governor Dauda…

Muslims reject non-inclusion of muslims into vacant positions of Ondo State Deputy Governor, SSG ,Chief Protocol

The leadership of Ondo State Council for Islamic Affairs (ODSCIA) has condermned the exclusion of Muslims in the political arithmetics of the Sunshine State,as the Ondo State Governor,Hon Lucky Orimisan Ayedatiwa announced nominees for vacant positions of Deputy Governor, SSG and Chief Protocol. . ODSCIA said that the Muslims in the State has a large percentage of Voters population, which could not comprehend the criteria for selecting people into political positions which does not recognise the numbers of group of people or the religious balance in the State. “The Muslims…

2024 Hajj: NAHCON disowns online advert on recruitment of Volunteer Nursing staff

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has distanced itself from information circulating on social media regarding the invitation for recruitment of volunteer nursing staff for the 2024 Hajj services, stating that Applications and CVs are to be sent through Sultan Bello Mosque in Kaduna and through a google link that was provided.   NAHCON in a release signed by Fatima Sanda Usara, Assistant Director, Public Affairs said NAHCON has not registered any organization for the recruitment of volunteer nurses during Hajj, warned members of the public against falling victim…

Friday Sermon: We Are Saddened By Your Death, O Abdur-Rahman! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

In the name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful All praise is due to Allah, the Lord of all creation—may He extol the Messenger in the highest company of Angels and send His peace and blessings upon him—likewise upon his family, Companions, and true followers. Dear brothers and sisters! Wallahi the pain of losing a child is unnatural and indescribable. There is a hole in your heart that will never close and never heal. I painfully lost my son Abdur-Rahman on Saturday, January 13, 2024. Abdur-Rahman was magnanimous,…

NAHCON enters agreement with Ithraa Al Khair Tawafa Company for pilgrims’ services By Fatima Sanda Usara

Malam Jalal Ahmad Arabi, the Chairman of National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) signed Hajj 2024 agreement with Ithraa Al Khair Company yesterday Sunday 14th January at the Hilton Convention Hotel, Jabal Umar, Makkah. This agreement contains details of service delivery expected from the group and the cost of each service along with penalties in case of violation by any party. Signing of this agreement followed careful survey of packages offered by other Mutawwif companies thet met with the NAHCON team and others during the just concluded Hajj and Umrah…

Friday Sermon: Let’s Show Compassion In Times Of Hardships! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

In the name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Bestower of Mercy All praise is due to Allah, the Lord of all creation—may He extol the Messenger in the highest company of Angels and send His peace and blessings upon him—likewise upon his family, Companions, and true followers. Dear brothers and sisters! In the midst of life and its hardships, and the scramble of people to gather the debris of this worldly life and chase its scraps, people are most in need of coming together rather than drifting apart, of…

JUST IN: Tinubu appoints new board and management for Hajj Commission

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of a new board and management team for the National Hajj Commission (NAHCON).     In the statement issued by the president’s spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, the appointment is subjected to the Nigerian Senate confirmation.   According to Ajuri, the President, in his resolve to ensure hitch-free and seamless 2024 Hajj operations, appointed the following persons to the Board of NAHCON:     Jalal Arabi — Chairman (In Office)   1. Aliu Abdulrazaq — Commissioner, Policy, Personnel, & Finance     2. Anofi…

2024 Hajj: Nigeria ,Saudi Arabia sign Memorandum of Understanding

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), has solidified its commitment to a seamless Hajj exercise by signing the 2024 (1445AH) Hajj Memorandum of Understanding with the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah.   The signing ceremony held in Jeddah had in attendance key representatives from Nigeria led by Minister of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar and Malam Jalal Ahmad Arabi, Ag. Chairman/CEO of NAHCON. The host country’s contingent was led by the Saudi Arabian Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Dr. Taufiq Al-Rabiah.   Prior to the signing of…

2023 HAJJ: NAHCON scores Cross River Pilgrims Board as First Best Performing board, 3rd Best Chief Executive

The Executive Chairman of Cross Rivers State Muslim Pilgrims’ Welfare Board, Abdullahi Rabilu Maimaje, proudly announced the receipt of a Letter of Commendation from the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) for the exceptional performance of the Board during the 2023 Hajj Operations.   In the official letter from Mal. Jalal Ahmad Arabi, Acting Chairman/CEO of NAHCON, the Cross Rivers State Muslim Pilgrims’ Welfare Board is recognized as the (First and best performing) board/continent among other States of the Federation.   The Cross River Board was also named the third…

[Friday Sermon] Betrayal And Distorting The Truth In Order To Deceive People! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

In the name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Bestower of Mercy All praise is due to Allah, the Lord of all creation—may He extol the Messenger in the highest company of Angels and send His peace and blessings upon him—likewise upon his family, Companions, and true followers. Dear brothers and sisters! Cheating and deception are despicable characteristics that are beneath a decent person. Intentionally distorting the truth in order to mislead others contradicts the values of honesty, which requires an attitude of sincerity, straightforwardness, and fairness that leaves no…