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Sustain Ramadan lessons, show love to one another , Yahaya Bello urges Muslims

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Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello has felicitated the Muslim Ummah in Nigeria and around the world on the successful completion of Ramadan and the Eid El-fitr celebration, 2020. In a statement released by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Onogwu Muhammed, Bello who described Eid El-fitr as a joyous end to Ramadan’s month of fasting and spiritual renewal, urged Muslim faithfuls to sustain the lessons learnt during the Ramadan and to continue to show love to one another. While congratulating the Muslim Ummah, the governor said the values of generosity, forgiveness…

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…

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…

RAMADAN 1441 AH / ‘IDUL-FITR CELEBRATIONS : NSCIA felicitates with Muslims, enjoins them to look out for new moon

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The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), under the leadership of its President-General and Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Alh. Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar,in a statement signed by Deputy Secretary-General, NSCIA,Prof. Salisu Shehu has felicitated with the entire Muslim Ummah in Nigeria and all over the world on the 1441 AH Ramadan Fast. The Council prayed that the Almighty Allah grant Muslims the opportunity to witness more of it on earth. Amin. ۞يَسْأَلُونَكَ عَنِ الْأَهِلَّةِۖ قُلْ هِيَ مَوَاقِيتُ لِلنَّاسِ وَالْحَجَّ “They ask you, [O Muhammad], about the new moons. Say,…

RAMADAN: Gov Sani Bello urges Muslims to pray for peace, end of COVID-19

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Muslims have been enjoined to use this period of Ramadan fast to pray for peace and the return of normal life to the world. Chairman North Central Governors Forum and Governor of Niger state, Abubakar Sani stated this as Muslims commenced Ramadan Fast. A statement made available to journalists by his Chief Press Secretary (CPS), Mrs Noel Berje ,Governor Sani Bello explained that this year’s Ramadan fast is being observed with the world ravaged by (COVID 19) Pandemic and congratulated them as they embark on spiritual mission at this unique…

COVID-19 RAMADAN: Extend charity to all ,MURIC urges Muslims

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In its Ramadan message, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has sent fraternal greetings to President Muhammadu Buhari, the Sultan of Sokoto and all Muslims in the country on the occasion of the beginning of Ramadan. The Islamic human rights organization said there was every reason for Nigerians to thank Allah for being alive at this trying period. It appealed to Muslims to extend its Ramadan feeding and other charity programmes to people of all faiths. This was revealed in a Ramadan message circulated to pressmen on Friday, 24th April, 2020…

What Ramadan’s Fasting Means To Muslims By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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Friday, Ramadan 1st, 1441 AH (April 24, 2020) In the name of Allah, Most Merciful, Bestower of Mercy All praise is due to Allah, Lord of all creation. May the peace and blessings of Allah be upon the Messenger, his family, his Companions and those who follow him till the Hour is established. Dear brothers and sisters, the fourth pillar of Islam is fasting (in Arabic: Siyam or Saum). And it is to fast throughout the month of Ramadan (the ninth month of the Islamic calendar). This is an act…

NSCIA felicitates with Muslims ,orders moonsighting for Ramadan 1441 A.H

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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) The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), under the leadership of its President-General and Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Alh. Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, felicitated with the entire Muslim Ummah on…

OSMC Condemns Amotekun ,asks Muslims to boycott Adeleke University over religion intolerance

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The Osun State Muslim Community in a comminique issued today Sunday, 24TH Jumaddal – Ula,1441 A.H (January 19, 2020) at its Secretariat, Suurulere Area of Osogbo,and signed by its President,Alh. Mustafa Olawuyi and Secretary,Alh. Hashim Ilelabade Olapade has reiterated its full support for existing security outfit saddled with protection of life and property in Nigeria as provided by the Nigeria constitution and the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria OSMC said the composition and establishment of Amotekun in the South West of Nigeria was unacceptable.The Muslim community further condemned issuance of certificate of birth,…

EID -EL MAULUD : Gov Sani-Bello Enjoins Muslims To Imbibe Teachings Of Quran, Hadith .

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Niger State Governor ,Abubakar Sani Bello has urged Muslims to uphold Principles of unity,peace and tolerance practiced by Prophet Muhammad ( S.A.W ) as they mark the event. Governor Sani-Bello in a message to commemorate this year’s Eid-el Maulud signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mrs Mary Noel Berje said the spirit of unity, peace and tolerance were also necessary for the growth and development of the society . Governor Sani Bello enjoined Nigerians especially Muslims to continue to pray for the Country and promote national integration in the conduct of…