Category: Religion Watch (ISLAM)

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,…

Oro Worshippers attack on muslims,an aberration of human rights – MUSWEN

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The Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria, MUSWEN has condemned the recent attack perpetrated by members of the Oro cult on a congregation of Muslims in Idi Omo Mosque, Ile Ife.   The group in a statement signed its Executive Secretary/CEO,Prof. Muslih ‘Tayo Yahya expressed deep sadness and outrage over violence that occurred on that fateful day, said it was totally unacceptable and a violation of the human rights of those peaceful worshippers.     MUSWEN said”Our hearts go out to the victims of this cruel attack, who sustained various…

MSSN condernms attack on Muslims by Oro Worshippers, says it’s an affront to peace

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  The Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria B-Zone has saddened by the recent attack of Muslims at Idi Omo Mosque, Ilare, Ile-Ife by some members of the Oro worshippers while they were at the Ramadan Tafsir.     MSSN decribed the attack on the Muslim community as a blatant affront to peace, dignity and humanity.   “It is unacceptable and unjustifiable that any group of people would unleash terror and violence on innocent citizens for their belief.   “We hereby express our condemnation and indignation over this attack on Muslims…

Ramadan; Varsity Don preaches on Key to Allah’s Mercy.

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By ABUBAKAR YUSUF.       A university don, Professor Isa Sarumi has urged Moslems to continue to express gratitude to Allah’s mercy and compassion, saying Almighty God is the most beneficent and most merciful.   He stated this during the presentation of annual Ramadan Lecture as a guest speaker on Saturday, 1st April, 2023 at Nasir-Lahu-Fatih Society headquarters in Abuja.   The theme of the lecture which titled “Fasting ; The Sure Key To Allah’s Mercy” stressed the need to be grateful at all times, rather than resigning to…

RAMADAN:Happy Home for Prisoners visits Suleja Correctional Center, donates items to inmates

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By Fatima Abubakar   An Islamic Dawah group,Happy Home for Prisoners today visited Nigerian Correctional facility in Suleja Niger state,as part of her activities targeted at helping inmates and providing them with relief materials.   Members of Dawah group led by the Coordinator: Adebayo Abdullateef were received by the Chaplain of Suleja Correctional Center,Ahmad Amana.   While presenting relief materials to the inmates, group Coordinator, Adebayo Abdulateef enjoined the inmates to reflect on their present and ensure they turn a new leaf for a better society Dawah to the inmates.…

Ramadan : NASFAT FCT charges Moslems to be righteous

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By ABUBAKAR YUSUF.     The Chairman, Nasir-Lahu- Fatih Society NASFAT, FCT branch, Dr Nasirdeen Olaitan Raji Mustapha has appealed to Moslems to rededicate their lives to the services of Almighty God both while on earth, saying there is huge reward hereafter.   Dr Raji made this disclosure on Saturday 1st April, 2023 during the yearly special Ramadan Lecture organised by the FCT Zone.   The Chairman congratulated Moslem ummah, brothers and sisters while urging them to demonstrate divine disposition before, during and after the Ramadan period.   He recalled…

[Friday Sermon] Ramadan: Fear Allah, Share Your Food With Those Who Are Hungry! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful All praise is for Allah, we praise Him, we seek His help, we ask for His forgiveness, and we seek refuge with Allah from the evils of our own souls and the wickedness of our actions, whoever Allah guides there is none that can lead him astray, and whoever Allah allows to go astray, there is none that can lead him to the right path. I testify and bear witness that there is no deity worthy of worship in truth but…

Call Datti Baba Ahmed, others to order – MURIC

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An Islamic human rights organization, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), has berated the Vice Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Dr. Datti Baba Ahmed for making treasonable remarks on Channels Television. The group argued that Datti Baba Ahmed’s speech represented a direct call for insurrection and military coup. This, according to the group, does not qualify him for a true democrat. MURIC called on all true democrats to protect the mandate given to the democratically elected duo of Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Kashim Shettima. This was disclosed on Wednesday, 29th…

Salman Ibrahim Imam wins Adhan Competition

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By Onyeche Oloyode, Abuja   In a very colorful yet humbling atmosphere, Al-Habibiyyah Islamic society on Saturday crowned a winner for its National Adhan Day competition. The Adhan, is the Islamic call to prayers which heralds each of the five daily prayers for the Muslims. After taking auditions from 17 entrants over a two week period, training and helping them to perfect pronunciation, build their confidence Salman Ibrahim Imam was declared the winner by the panel of 5 judges.   The judges also named Faizal Ibrahim and Abdul fatah AbdulFatah…

The day we will be driven in a van… By Haruspice

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One day, we shall be driven in ambulance, the day our exotic and exquisite cars would be parked for it is useless to us. That day shall come and we shall be helpless as our weak body is conveyed to our abode of care- sometimes permanent resting abode.   I fret at the vain nature of life when man all life and zest suddenly become weak and all vegetable. A friend died some years back and she was conveyed not in her finest car to the burial ground but a…