Category: Religion Watch (ISLAM)

THE PATH TO SUCCESS By Maryam Kehinde Abdulazeez

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Rasulullah (PBUH) has taught us that Islam is basically concerned with the ultimate success of a believer which is Paradise, and Allah (SWT) Has stated or perhaps I would say Has given us the expo to achieving this path to success in Qur’an 6 ayah 151-153: “Say (O Muhammad SAW): \Come, I will recite what your Lord has prohibited you from: Join not anything in worship with Him; be good and dutiful to your parents; kill not your children because of poverty – We provide sustenance for you and for…

If you want to seek the pleasure of the creator, you must take care of his creatures – Abdurasaq Olayode

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By Maryam Kehinde Abdulazeez   Dua is the weapon of the believer. It is an opportunity which no one can ever take away from us. Allah the Exalted is always there to answer us whenever we call on Him, and that’s why one of His names is al Mujeeb (the One who responds). The question is; What did you ask from Allah during Ramadhan? Alot has been asked during Ramadhan and it is everyone’s perception to see the results of what they have sought for. In the program Talk Islam…

MURIC wants erring Governors sanctioned over Eid-el-Fitr prayer saga

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Several media reports indicated that Kano, Borno, Nasarawa, Jigawa and some other states allegedly defied the Federal Government’s (FG) pray-at-home directive on Ed-el-Fitr day as well as the advisories of the Jamaatu Nasril Islam (JNI) and the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) which urged Muslims to avoid converging for prayers on Sunday, 24 th May, 2020 in order to prevent the spread of the deadly corona virus. Meanwhile an Islamic human rights organization, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) in a release signed by its Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola,has…

EID-IL-FITR : Islamic Welfare Foundation congratulate Muslims

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All thanks and adorations are due to almighty Allah the Lord of the day of resurrection and judgement. May the blessings and favours of Allah be upon all Muslims as we celebrate Eid-il-Fitr which means “festival of breaking the fast” and marks the end of the month of Ramadan.   Eid-il-Fitr is one of the most important festival of Muslims in the Islamic calendar. The significance of Eid-il-Fitr is purely spiritual. This day does not mark any historical event but its existence gives Muslims an occasion to offer thanks to…

On the occasion of the blessed Eid -Fitr!

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السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته We pray to Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala to accept our good deeds، forgive us our shortcomings and make these days of Eid, days of happiness and good tidings، and protect us from all kind of trial e.g Coronavirus and other calamities faced by our generation. The days of Eid as said by our Model Prophet Muhammad (Sala Allahu alaihi wa Sallam )، are days of eating, drinking and worshiping of Allah Suhanahu Wa Ta’la. So, regardless to all what is happening around us now ,we…

Eid-el-Fitr: Makinde felicitates with Muslims, calls for prayers for state, Nigeria

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The Oyo State governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has congratulated Muslims in the state and beyond on the successful completion of the month-long Ramadan fasting. He expressed gratitude to Muslims and residents of the state for remained steadfast despite the situation imposed on the state by the COVID-19 pandemic. The governor equally rallied them to use the auspicious occasion of the Eid-el-Fitr to make supplications for themselves, the state and Nigeria. Makinde in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Taiwo Adisa,said that it was regrettable that Muslims in the…

EID EL-FITR CELEBRATION: IGP felicitates with Nigerians …..says Mass Socio-Religious Gatherings Remain Prohibited ….assures adequate security

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The Inspector-General of Police, IGP M.A Adamu,has congratulated Nigerians as the Muslim Ummah in the country celebrate this year’s Eid el-Fitr. The IGP noted that the successful conclusion of the Ramadan, a period of self-denial geared towards attaining wholesomeness, reinforces his belief that with the citizens’ collective perseverance and voluntary compliance with the prevention regulations emplaced by Governments at all levels, the nation will surely overcome the COVID-19 pandemic.   Meanwhile, the IGP has assured the nation of adequate security during and after the Eid el-Fitr celebrations, noting that proactive…

RAMADAN AND EID-IL-FITR CELEBRATION: Gov Sani Bello congratulates Muslim Ummah

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Niger state Governor and Chairman North Central Governors’ Forum, Abubakar Sani Bello has congratulated the Muslim Ummah on the successful completion of the 1441AH Ramadan Fast as they observe Eid-il-Fitr. Governor Sani Bello expressed optimism that the difficulties experienced following the outbreak of Coronavirus will soon be history. He said the Muslim faithful have gone through one of the most rigorous Islamic obligations of one month fast and prayers as well as other forms of worship and urged all believers to imbibe the lessons learnt during the Ramadan period through…

COVID 19: Return to God, Etsu Nupe admonishes Nigerians

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The Etsu Nupe, Alhaji Yahya Abubakar, has admonished Nigerians to return to God for divine intervention in the current global coronavirus pandemic. Abubakar, the Chairman of Niger State Council of Traditional Rulers, spoke when he addressed a selected group of Islamic preachers and Imams of Juma’at mosques drawn from across the kingdom in his Palace on Wednesday in Bida, Niger State. Alhaji Abubakar advised that with fervent prayers by both the muslim Ummah and adherents of other religions in the country, Almighty God would certainly end the pandemic The monarch…

EIDUL-FITR CELEBRATION: FG declares Monday,,Tuesday public holidays

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The Federal Government has declared Monday 25 and Tuesday 26 May, 2020 as Public Holidays to mark this year’s EIDUL-FITRI Celebration. The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, congratulated all Muslim faithful for the successful completion of the Ramadan fast. Aregbesola who called on Muslims to replicate the life of kindness, love, tolerance, peace and good neighbourliness, as exemplified by the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon Him), also expressed his concern about the spate of ethnic conflicts that has…