Category: Religion Watch (ISLAM)

[Friday Sermon] Salat (Prayer): The Distinction Between Muslim And Non-Muslim By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful   All praise be to Allah and peace be upon the Messenger of Allah (Peace be upon him). I bear witness that there is no god but Allah alone who has no partner, and I bear witness that Muhammad is His Servant and Messenger.   Dear brothers and sisters, know that Islam dignified Salat (Prayer) and raised its status as the greatest pillar of Islam after the Kalimatush Shahadah (Testimony of Faith). Ibn Umar (may Allah be pleased with…

[Friday Sermon] Fear Allah And Reconcile Between The Citizens! 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, 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! Know that reconciling people is among the great noble morals. The Shari’ah urged it in more than one occasion as Allah the Almighty Says:   “So fear Allah and amend that which is between you and…

[Friday Sermon] Some Of The Characteristics Of A Functional Islamic Community/Society 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, 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! From a social perspective, the teachings of Islam was aim to bring together all Muslims to be a unified entity, in conformity with the words of the Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him), when he said: “The example…

Gov Sani Bello appoints Muhammad Awwal Aliyu as Executive Secretary State Pilgrims Welfare Board

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The Governor of Niger State, Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello has approved the appointment of Muhammad Awwal Aliyu as the new Executive Secretary, Niger State Pilgrims Welfare Board. A statement issued by Ahmed Ibrahim Matane, Secretary to the Government of Niger State (SSG) disclosed that the appointment of Muhammad Awwal Aliyu to the challenging position was based on professionalism, merit, proven credentials, integrity, and outstanding records of decades of experience. According to the SSG, “the new Executive Secretary is expected to comply with the operational structure and policy objective as contained…

Breaking: Sultan of Sokoto declares Friday as Eid-El-Fitr celebration

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The Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, has declared Friday April 21st as the first day of Shawwal.     According to Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, Thursday April 20, 2023 that is equal to Ramadan day 29 is the last day of Ramadan fasting for the islamic year 1444 A.H.   The Sultan of Sokoto while making the declaration in his palace today utters that the moon was sighted in parts of Nigeria and by extension has been confirmed by the National Moon sighting Committee.     NSCIA…

[Friday Sermon] Whatever You Give Or Spend In The Way Of Allah Will Be Returned To You In Manifold Increase 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, 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! Allah, the most Bountiful and the most Loving, commends: “Lend unto Allah a goodly loan. Whatever good you shall forward on your behalf you shall find it with Allah, as better and richer in reward.” [Qur’an, 73: 20]…

Eid-ul-Fitr: Sultan urges Muslims to search for Shawwal moon on Thursday

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The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has called on the Nigerian Muslim ummah to search for the crescent of Shawwal 1444 A.H. immediately after sunset on Thursday, 29 Ramadan 1444 A.H., which is equivalent to 20 April, 2023.   A statement on Tuesday signed by the Director of Administration, Zubairu Haruna Usman-Ugwu, said the NSCIA President-General and Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, made the call upon the advice of the National Moon-Sighting Committee (NMSC).   According to the statement, if the crescent is sighted by Muslims…

Friday Sermon] Hajj: Pilgrimage To Makkah Is Duty On mankind To Allah For Those Who Can Find A Way There 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, 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! As you all know, the cost of Hajj fares has increased across most world countries in comparison to previous years, according to reliable and concrete reports. And surely, the increase in the costs of Hajj pilgrimage was…

[Friday Sermon] The Last Ten Nights/Days, Lailatul-Qadr, Zakatul-Fitr And Bidding Farewell To Ramadan By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful All praise is due to Allah, the Provider, the Bestower. In His Hands are the repositories of everything. He divided the religious matters between His servants, just as He divided the worldly matters between them. So among them are scholars, worshippers and the righteous. Just as among them are the disobedient, disbelievers and hypocrites. We praise Him (Allah) in a manner befitting His Majesty and Grandeur. He gave this Ummah (nation) Lailatul Qadr (Night of Decree) that is better than 1000…

ISI-UI HIJAB CASE: Court awards N240,000 against UI School

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An Oyo State High Court sitting in Ibadan on Thursday awarded a total cost of N240,000 against University of Ibadan International School Ibadan (ISI) for causing delay in hearing of a suit file by female Muslim students of the school over use of hijab.   It would be recalled that 11 female Muslim students of the school and the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) had instituted the suit over alleged refusal of the school to allow them wear hijab on their school uniform. The applicants in the suit are Faridah Akerele,…