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 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. E-MAIL
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]

[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]

[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”

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