Category: Religion Watch (ISLAM)

Friday Sermon: Increase In The Pump Price Of Petrol, Let President Tinubu Be A Merciful Leader To Nigerians! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the name of Allah, the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful   All praise is due to Allah, Lord of all the worlds. May His blessings and benedictions be upon the Messenger, his household and companions.   Dear brothers and sisters! The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) on Tuesday, 03/09/2024 raised the pump price of petrol to N897 per litre from the official price of N617.   This is coming days after the national oil company said it was heavily constrained by the huge debt it owes international suppliers.…

MURIC condemns invasion of Kwali Palace, demands installation of new Sarkin Kwali

Lukman Laleye Babalola

A faith-based human rights organization, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), has condemned the invasion of the palace of the late Sarkin Kwali, Alhaji Adamu Katsina. The group also called on the FCT authorities to install one of the children of the late Sarki as his successor. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Monday, 29th July, 2024 by the Executive Director of MURIC, Professor Ishaq Akintola.   The full statement reads:   “Youths suspected to be loyal to the chairman of Kwali area council recently invaded the palace of…

MURIC asks Soun to build Mosque for appointed Palace Imam

Lukman Laleye Babalola

An Islamic human rights organization, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has asked the monarch to build a befitting mosque in the palace for the newly appointed Palace Imam,since there appeared to be none at present. The group argued that the palace Imam will remain idle for a long time if there is no sign of a mosque within the palace.   The 28th Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye, appointed a ‘Chief Imam’ for his palace on Friday 30th August, 2024.   MURIC made the request on Wednesday, 4th…

Jumu’ah Period: Call VC FUOYE to order – MURIC urges NUC

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has condemned the action of the Vice Chancellor of Federal University, Oye Ekiti (FUOYE), Prof.Sunday Abayomi Fasina, for disallowing Muslim staff of the institution from attending Jumu’ah prayer on Fridays. In a statement issued on Monday, 2nd September, 2024 by the Executive Director of the Islamic human rights organization, Professor Ishaq Akintola, the group described the VC’s action as intolerant, insensitive, arrogant and a blatant abuse of Allah-given fundamental human rights of Muslims in the institution. The full statement read;   “The Vice Chancellor (VC)…

Appointment of new Chief Imam by Soun of Ogbomoso is an attempt to weaken Islam – MURIC

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The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has condemned the appointment of a new Chief Imam for Ogbomoso by the Soun of Ogbomosoland, Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye. The rights group in a statement on Saturday described the Soun’s turbanning of Shekh Habeeb Ayilara as new Imam as a slap on the face of the muslim population in his domain. In the press statement titled “OGBOMOSO PALACE IMAM : IT IS DIVIDE ET IMPERA,” signed by Professor Ishaq Akintola, Founder/Executive Director of MURIC,urged Ogbomoso Muslims not to fall for Soun’s divide and rule…

Friday Sermon: Stop Playing The Blame Game, Let’s Unite To Face Our Challenges And Repent! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful   All praise is due to Allah, Lord of all the worlds. May His blessings and benedictions be upon the Messenger, his household and companions.   Dear brothers and sisters! Have you ever found yourself in a sticky situation, wondering whose fault it is and why things went wrong? The blame game is a common human tendency, but is it really worth playing? Let’s explore why it’s crucial to avoid this destructive game and how it can transform our…

Allah Is All-Forgiving And All-Merciful, He Can Forgive All Sins! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most 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! It is important to acknowledge and accept that making mistakes is a normal part of being human. We all have moments where we may turn away from certain beliefs or values but the important thing is to turn back…

Friday Sermon: Let Muslims Practice What They Preached About Tolerance! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In the Name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Ever Merciful   All praises and thanks be to Allah, and peace and salutations be upon the Messenger of Allah, his noble household, his companions and all those who follow him with excellence till the Day of Judgement.   Dear brothers and sisters! Tolerance in Islam, is not a mere fairytale phrase, but true and sincere Muslims live it in reality. Islam urges us to be tolerant and forgive others. This is indicated in both the Qur’an and the Sunnah.  …

JUST IN: Tinubu appoints Prof Abdullahi Saleh Usman as new NAHCON Chairman

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President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman as the Executive Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON).   A statement signed by Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity), Chief Ajuri Ngelale, said “Professor Usman is a renowned scholar with qualifications from two Islamic centres of excellence — the University of Madinah and Peshawar University, Pakistan.   “He is also well-grounded in Hajj operations, having served as the Chairman of Kano State Pilgrims Board, and successfully superintended the operations of the largest…

Do Not Be Deceived Or Being Intimidated And Leave The Truth Anyhow People Hates You! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In The Name of Allah, The Most Gracious, The Most Merciful   All Praises And Thanks be to Allah, and peace and salutations be upon The Messenger of Allah, his noble household, his companions and all those who follow him with excellence till The Day of Judgement.   Dear brothers and sisters! Abu Hurairah reported: The Messenger of Allah (Peace be upon him) said:   “Islam began as a something strange and it will return to being strange, so blessed are the strangers.” [Muslim]   Now let’s go back to…