Category: Religion Watch (ISLAM)

Friday Sermon: The Change Is Within Us All, Allah Will Never Change Our Condition Until We Change What Is In Ourselves! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In The Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful Praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds, may the blessings and peace be upon our beloved master Prophet Muhammad, the last of Prophets, on his family, and all his companions. Dear brothers and sisters! Allah Almighty says: “Verily, Allah will not change the condition of a people as long as they do not change their state themselves.” [Qur’an, 13:11] This is an important Qur’anic verse which indicates that Allah Almighty, in His perfect justice and wisdom does…

NAHCON strengthens staff capacity ahead of 2026 Hajj …. Gears up for Saudi MoU signing

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has reaffirmed its commitment to staff development and operational excellence as preparations intensify for the 2026 Hajj exercise. On Thursday, the Commission held the second edition of its Monthly In-House Lecture and Training Series at the Hajj House, Abuja, focusing on key aspects of Hajj and Umrah operations. The hybrid session drew participation from both headquarters staff and those in Zonal and Outreach Offices who joined virtually via Zoom. This month’s lecture, themed “The Role of the National Reception Team in Successful Hajj…

Halal Economic Strategy As Muslims And Non-Muslims Economy By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the Name of Allah, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful   Praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds, may the blessings and peace be upon our beloved master Muhammad, the last of Prophets, on his family, and all his companions.   Fellow Nigerians! Know that, the Halal economy strategy has in recent years emerged as one of the most dynamic sub-sectors of the global economy with a powerful transformative force for socio-economic development. It has also become a leading component of economic growth, employment, trade, innovation and…

MURIC warns against encroaching on rights of Muslim Traditional Rulers

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has cautioned against attempts to infringe upon the religious rights of Yoruba Muslim traditional rulers, emphasizing their constitutional freedom to live, practice, and be buried according to Islamic tenets. In a statement issued on Monday, the Executive Director of MURIC, Professor Ishaq Akintola, urged members of the public particularly in the South-West to respect the faith choices of Muslim monarchs and desist from acts of coercion or intimidation. According to him, “Muslim traditional rulers have recently faced condemnation for upholding Islamic practices in their personal…

Monday Lines Escaping from Nigeria By Lasisi Olagunju

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When Christopher Columbus met the Tanio people in today’s Bahamas in 1492, he handed them a sword, they grasped it by the blade and had their fingers cut. To Columbus, that was enough proof that the Tanios lacked the right education and knowledge and therefore could be easily conquered.   Columbus wrote of that experience: “They brought us parrots and balls of cotton and spears and many other things, which they exchanged for the glass beads and hawks’ bells. They willingly traded everything they owned…They were well built, with good…

Allah Knows Your Enemies Better Than You, And Allah Suffices As A Protector And Allah Suffices As A Helper! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the Name of Allah, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful Praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds, may the blessings and peace be upon our beloved master Muhammad, the last of Prophets, on his family, and all his companions. Dear brothers and sisters! There’s a special verse from the noble Qur’an (Surah An-Nisa, 4:45) that states: “But Allah is most knowing of your enemies; and sufficient is Allah as an ally, and sufficient is Allah as a helper.” This Qur’anic verse emphasises that Allah has complete knowledge…

Friday Sermon: Let Our Leaders Fear Allah And Lead By Example! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the Name of Allah, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful Praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds, may the blessings and peace be upon our beloved master Prophet Muhammad, the last of Prophets, on his family, and all his companions. Dear brothers and sisters! People are always asking a quetion. Imam, please what makes a true leader? The life of our beloved Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) offers profound answers. Leadership is one of the most debated and studied topics in history, with countless theories and…

O Allah, Protect Us From The Evil Of An Envier When He Envies! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the Name of Allah, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful   Praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds, may the blessings and peace be upon our beloved master Muhammad, the last of Prophets, on his family, and all his companions.   Dear brothers and sisters! Jealousy/Envy, or Hasad means wishing that a blessing that Allah has bestowed on the envied person be taken away from him, whether it is a blessing in religion, knowledge, wealth or in any worldly affairs. And Jealousy/Envy or Hasad is an abhorrent…

Friday Sermon: Do Not Worry On What People Say About You, Do Not Belittle The Efforts Of Others, Make Your Goal To Please Allah Not People! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the Name of Allah, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful   Praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds, may the blessings and peace be upon our beloved master Prophet Muhammad, the last of Prophets, on his family, and all his companions.   Dear brothers and sisters! Allah the Most High says:   “And if you obey most of those people on earth, they will mislead you far away from Allah’s path. They follow nothing but conjectures, and they do nothing but lie.” [Qur’an, 6:116]   Respected brothers…

NAHCON Chairman updates Saudi ministry on 2026 Hajj preparations

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Chairman/CEO of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Prof. Abdullahi Saleh Usman, has briefed the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah on Nigeria’s preparations for the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage. This took place during a virtual meeting aimed at ensuring smooth collaboration and efficient planning for the upcoming pilgrimage.   Prof. Usman outlined key milestones, including the successful securing of camp booking slots in line with the Saudi Hajj calendar, and informed the Ministry that the process of appointing air carriers for the 2026 operation is nearing completion. NAHCON…