Friday Sermon : The Importance And Benefits Of Night Prayer (Qiyamul-lail) And How The Prophet Prayed It By Imam Murtadha Gusau

In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the most Gracious All Praise be to Allah Almighty, peace and blessings be upon our beloved Messenger of Allah, and his companions and those who followed him. Dear brothers and sisters, in line with following the Sunnah of our beloved Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) – Muslims seek to perform the Salah (prayer) of Tarawih in Ramadan. They pay special attention in terms of the quantity (i.e. in the number of raka‘ahs/units) and usually pay no heed to the other points…

RAMADAN 1442 A.H: Sultan urges Muslims to look out for new moon

The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), in a release signed by Director of Administration,Arc. Zubairu Haruna Usman-Ugwu on behalf NSCIA President-General and Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Alh. Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar has felicitated with the entire Muslim Ummah on the auspicious occasion of the forthcoming Ramadan, 1442 A.H.   The statement read in part :   “The Council prays that Allah spares our lives to this and many more Ramadans on the surface of the earth and give us the ability to carry out good deeds as much as…

IMPORTANT NOTICE!!!

Assalamu alaykum. Insha Allahu, the annual Women Tafsir session for English listeners being organized by the Abuja Muslim Forum will hold this year from 1st to 20th Ramadan at the normal venue, FOMWAN Model Nursery/Primary School, Aminu Kano Crescent, Opposite Hotel De Horizon, Close to Uthman Bin Affan (Banex) Mosque, Wuse II, Abuja. Time is 10:00 a.m to 12:30 p.m, insha Allah. Plan to attend and tell others. (Men can also attend) Jazaakumullaahu khayran. Umar Muhammad Cekpa Deputy Ameer, AMF.

Islamic View On Sighting Of The Moon To Start And End The Fast Of Ramadan By Imam Murtadha Gusau

Saturday, Sha’aban 27, 144Islamic2 AH (April 10, 2021)   In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the most Gracious All praise is due to Allah, Lord of all creation, and may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family and all his Companions. Dear brothers and sisters, know that the Islamic calendar is lunar-based, with each month coinciding with the phases of the moon and lasting either 29 or 30 days. Traditionally, one marks the beginning of an Islamic month by looking at the…

People Exempted From Fasting In Ramadan By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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: Dear brothers and sisters, fasting for the sake of Allah Almighty is indeed a pious and beloved act in the eyes of the Creator. Allah Almighty, the Benevolent, never burdens a soul more than it can bear…

Friday Sermon : The Fragrance Of The Blessed Month Of Ramadan Is Already In The Air By Imam Murtadha Gusau

In the name of Allah, Most Merciful, the Bestower of Mercy All praise is due to Allah, Lord of all creation, and may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family and all his Companions. Dear brothers and sisters! We are almost at the end of the month of Sha’aban and about to enter the month of Ramadan, which is the most precious month in many respects—in respect of the Qur’an sent down in this month, in respect of fasting ordained in it, in respect…

Friday Sermon : Ramadan: Approaching The Month Of Mercy By Imam Murtadha Gusau

In the name of Allah, Most Merciful, the Bestower of Mercy All praise and thank be to Allah. He has blessed us with seasons in which the rewards for good deeds are multiplied and attributed, particularly Ramadan with greater virtues and blessings. In it, He the Almighty has urged us to strive in acts of worship. I bear witness that there is no deity but Him, having no associates. I also testify that Muhammad is His Messenger, the best of servants who prayed, fasted and honoured ties of kinship. May…

Covid-19: Osun begins vaccination of over 800 combined 2020/2021 intending pilgrims …intending pilgrims laud govt on prompt response

Osun Government has disclosed that over 800 intending pilgrims to this year’s Hajj will be vaccinated as part of the requirements for visiting the Holy Land. The exercise was in compliance with the directive of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) in accordance with the safety guidelines of National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA). This was even as the Commissioner for Home Affairs, Hon. Tajudeen Olaniyi Lawal, said the Administration of Governor Adegboyega Oyetola was committed to citizens’ welfare, healthy living, safety and general well-being. Recall that the…

Friday Sermon : Some Mistakes To Avoid In The Month Of Ramadan By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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 beloved Prophet, Muhammad, his family, his companions and his true followers until the Last Day – then to proceed: Dear brothers and sisters, without any doubt, Ramadan is one of the noblest months in Islamic year. It is the month where Muslims change their regular routine, turn towards prayers seeking of forgiveness, and seek the blessings…

Friday Sermon : How Greediness Destroys Us And Our Nations! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

  In the name of Allah, Most Merciful, the Bestower of Mercy All praise is due to Allah, Lord of all creation, and may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family and all his Companions. Dear brothers and sisters, if you search Google Images for “greed,” you will encounter many depictions of rather pompous individuals – typically men – hoarding money. The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines “greed” as: “A selfish and excessive desire for more of something than is needed.” While Ragheb Isfahani defined greed…