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 possible because of the multiplicity of its virtues and the blessings of Allah in the Month.
“In the same vein, the Council enjoins all Muslims to be prayerful unto Allah, especially in this Month, (Ramadan), to help our Nation and the world in general and our leaders in particular to be able to overcome the current C0vid-19 pandemic and the various extant and palpable security challenges.
“Also, Council wishes to advise Muslims in the country that as they await the announcement for the commencement of the Ramadan fast, we should be vigilant and take extra security and health-measures to protect ourselves, loved ones and neighbours.
“Consequent upon the advice of the National Moon Sighting Committee (NMSC), the President-General enjoins the Nigerian Muslim Ummah to search for the crescent of Ramadan 1442 AH immediately after sunset on Monday, April 12, 2021, which is equivalent to 29th Sha’aban 1442 AH.
“If the crescent is sighted by Muslims of impeccable character on the said evening, then His Eminence would declare Tuesday, April 13, 2021 as the first day of Ramadan 1442 AH. If, however, the crescent is not sighted that day, then, Wednesday, April 14, 2021, automatically becomes the first of Ramadan, 1442 AH. At the same time, His Eminence also directs the Muslim Ummah to practice social distancing when looking out for the crescent. All Covid-19 protocols should be observed. I’tikaf should still be put on hold while strict observance of all Covid-19 protocols including avoiding lengthy or crowded sessions should be observed.
“The Council hereby enjoins the Muslims all over the Country to be on the lookout for the announcement of His Eminence, the President-General of NSCIA, on the commencement of the 1442 AH Ramadan fast. The announcement will be made on Monday evening.
In addition to the established and traditional Islamic leaders in each locality, the following members of the National Moon Sighting Committee (NMSC) can be contacted to report credible and positive sighting of the Crescent of Ramadan.
S/N | NAME | PHONE NO. | |
1 | Sheikh Dahir Bauchi | 08036121311 | [email protected] |
2 | Sheikh Karibullah Kabara | 08035537382 | [email protected] |
3 | Mal. Simwal Usman Jibrin | 08033140010 | [email protected] |
4 | Sheikh Salihu Yaaqub | 07032558231 | [email protected] |
5 | Mal. Jafar Abubakar | 08020878075 | [email protected] |
6 | Alh. Abdullahi Umar | 08037020607 | [email protected] |
7 | Prof. J.M. Kaura | 08067050641 | [email protected] |
8 | Dr. Bashir Aliyu Umar | 08036509363 | [email protected] |
9 | Muhammad Rabiu Salahudeen | 08035740333 | [email protected] |
10 | Sheikh Abdur Rasheed Mayaleke | 08035050804 | [email protected] |
11 | Dr. Ganiy I. Agbaje | 08028327463 08057752980 | [email protected] |
12 | Gafar M. Kuforiji | 08033545208 | [email protected] |
13 | Prof. Usman El-Nafaty | 08062870892 | [email protected] |
14 | Mal. Ibrahim Zubairu Salihu | 08038522693 | [email protected] |
15 | Dr. Usman Hayatu Dukku | 0805 7041968 | [email protected] |
16 | Imam Manu Muhammad | 08036999841 | [email protected] |
17 | Qadee Ahamad Bobboy | 08035914285 | [email protected] |
18 | Prof. Z. I. Oboh Oseni | 08033574431 | [email protected] |
19 | Nurudeen Asunogie D. | 08033533012 | [email protected] |
20 | Sheikh Bala Lau | 08037008805 08052426880 | [email protected] |
21 | Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir | 08065687545 | [email protected] |
22 | Sheikh AbdurRahman Ahmad | 08023141752 | [email protected] |
23 | Muhammad Yaseen Qamarud-Deen | 08055322087 | [email protected] |
24 | Sheikh Lukman Abdallah | 08052242252 | [email protected] |
25 | Sheikh Sulaiman Gumi | 08033139153 | [email protected] |
26 | Sheikh Adam Idoko | 08036759892 | [email protected] |
27 | Alh. Yusuf Nwoha | 08030966956 08026032997 | [email protected] |
28 | Alh. AbdulBariu Kareem | 09096369117 | [email protected] |
29 | Prof. Kamil K. Oloso | 08023098661 | [email protected] |
30 | Malam Usman Mahmud | 08034540120 | [email protected] |
31 | Malam Yahaya Boyi | 08030413634 | [email protected] |
32 | Ustaz Mukail Abdurraheem | 08099370109 | [email protected] |
33 | Prof. Sambo Wali Junaidu | 08037157100 | [email protected] |
The month of Ramadan (is that) in which was revealed the Quran, a guidance for mankind and clear proofs for the guidance and the criterion (between right and wrong). “So whoever of you sights (the crescent on the first night of) the month (of Ramadan i.e. present at his home), he must observe fasting that month”… (Q. Al-Baqarah 2:185)
“We wish all Nigerian Muslims and their counterparts all over the world happy Ramadan in advance”.
“Allahuma Baligna Ramadan! Amin”