Category: Religion Watch (ISLAM)

ISLAM AND THE UNITY OF THE UMMAH: INSTRUCTIONS TO MODERN DAY MUSLIMS Presented by Dr. Mutiu Agboke ,Resident Electoral Commisisioner, INEC Oyo state. At the monthly Dawah Front of Nigeria Taalim session held at Egba Central Mosque, Kobiti, Abeokuta, today the 13th February, 2022.

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Introduction The believers are but brethren, therefore make peace between your brethren and be careful of (your duty to) Allah that mercy may be had on you [Quran, 49:10] And hold fast by the covenant of Allah all together and be not disunited, and remember the favor of Allah on you when you were enemies, then He united your hearts so by His favor you became brethren; and you were on the brink of a pit of fire… [Quran, 3:103] Indeed, this, your religion (ummah), is one religion (ummah), and…

IDI-APE ROBBERY: MSSN condoles with Mubarak Suleiman’s family

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The leadership of the Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria (MSSN) Oyo State Area Unit has expressed shock over the news of the demise of one of its respected and reliable brothers, Ustaadh Mubarak Sulaiman Olanrewaju (Abu Nu’mān) who was shot at Idi-Ape, Ibadan robbery that occurred yesterday, Thursday, 10th of February 2022.   Mallam Mubarak who was in the company of his son in a blue salon car was wickedly killed by unknown gunmen during the robbery of a bullion van which resulted in the death of two police officers,…

NHRC Boss harps on Right to Freedom of Worship, says wearing of Hijab is a religious injunction.

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.The National Human Rights Commission has urged the leadership of all religious groups in Nigeria to ensure that their adherents observe respect for constitutionally guaranteed rights to freedom of religion and worship to avoid unnecessary situations that could lead to violence.   The Executive Secretary of the Commission, Tony Ojukwu, SAN, made this call over the weekend while reacting to reported cases of alleged harassment and denial of some Muslim female students of their right to wear hijab in school at Offa, Ijagbo and Oyun Communities in Kwara.   Ojukwu…

Coalition of Nigerian Muslim Women holds Hijab Awareness outreach

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Muslim women from different Islamic Organisations under the aegis of Coalition of Nigerian Muslim women today gathered at the Unity Park in Abuja to create awareness about the significance of Hijab.   The Coalition seized the occasion to call on relevant government agencies to protect women in Hijab from abuse and other forms of maltreatment and discrimination . Hajiya Azeeza Jibrin, a member of the Coalition maintained that the hijab remained the dress of dignity and honour and above all, wearing the hijab to the Muslim woman is an act…

Friday Sermon: Islam Provides Capital Punishment To Spread Peace And Stability In The Society! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, and that Muhammad (Peace be upon him) is His servant and Messenger. Dear brothers and sisters! Today, the question of whether to apply capital punishment for unusually severe or heinous crimes is a moral dilemma for civilised societies across the world. But for Muslims, Islamic law guides their views on this, clearly establishing the sanctity of human life and…

Coalition of Muslim Women marks 9th World Hijab Day ,calls for more advocacy

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The Coalition of Nigeria Muslim Women has joined their counterparts across the globe to celebrate the 2022 Edition of World Hijab Day .   The Coalition at a press conference held in Abuja on Tuesday said the Hijab Day initiative has achieved significant impact since its creation, but a lot of work and effort still needed to be directed towards creating positive awareness of the hijab, thereby protecting the rights of its user.   The Coalition of Nigerian Muslim Women focused on constructive engagement with all relevant stakeholders and the…

Islamic Group trains Scholars on self reliance

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Over a 2-day period, 25 Imams and Islamic Scholars , joined by another set of 23 Muslim women were told why Muslims scholars and all those involved in propagating Islam must be engaged in economic activities and not to rely on their congregation for emoluments. Opening the “Capacity Strengthening and Empowerment for Imams, Scholars and Women” organised by the Al-Habibiyyah Islamic Society in collaboration with the Mac Arthur Foundation, Imam Fuad Adeyemi the National Chief Imam of the society told the participants that “a financially independent cleric was less disposed…

Taraba Muslim Council tackles Gov Ishaku over marginalization of Muslims

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The Taraba State Muslims Council has accused Governor Darius Ishaku of marginalisation of Muslims in the state. The council, which represents the interest of Muslims in the state, raised concerns over the Ishaku-led government’s marginalisation of Muslims in terms of political appointment and employment. Before the accusation, unlike the Christian organisation, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), which had always been vocal on issues in the state, the Muslim Council hardly voiced out its concerns. The recent appointment of 12 permanent secretaries by Gov Ishaku, who are all Christians, attracted a…

Friday Sermon : Honour, Power, And Glory Belong To Allah, And To His Messenger, And To The Believers! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Ever Merciful All praise is due to Allah, the Lord of all creation. May the salutations of Allah, His peace and blessings be upon our Prophet, his family, his companions and his true and sincere followers until the Last Day – then to proceed: Respected servants of Allah! Imams Al-Bukhari and Muslim reported from Abu Hurairah (RA) that Allah’s Messenger (Peace be upon him) said: “Allah has ninety-nine names, one hundred less one. No person memorises them except that he enters…

NACOMYO condemns DSS, for inviting cleric who supported Hijab

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A group known as National Council of Muslim Youth Organisations (NACOMYO) has condemned the invitation of the leader of an Islamic organisation in Oyo State, Barrister AbdWaheed Olowonjaye by the Directorate of State Security, DSS over his comments on the negligence of government regarding the use of hijab. Recall that Intel Region had earlier reported that, FUNAAB and other tertiary institutions are clamping down on female students for using Hijab, a development will thoroughly condemn and amplify. The unfortunate event which has generated a lot of reactions from well meaning…