The Sultan of Sokoto and President General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, NSCIA, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has directed Nigerian Muslims to participate in the sighting of the new moon of Muharram 1448AH, a key…
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The Muslim community in Oyo State has condemned the Sharia-related demands reportedly made by terrorists holding teachers and pupils abducted from schools in Oriire Local Government Area, declaring that the criminals do not represent Islam…
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A medical expert, Ibrahim Abubakar, has advised Nigerian pilgrims observing the 2026 hajj in Saudi Arabia to consider their health status before embarking on rigorous spiritual exercise during the pilgrimage. Mr Abubakar, the head of…
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Muslims have been encouraged to observe the voluntary six-days fast in the Islamic month of Shawwal after the completion of Ramadan, as the act carries immense spiritual rewards comparable to fasting for an entire year. The Chairman of…
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Sardaunan Gombe, Dr Jamil Isyaku Gwamna, has felicitated with Muslim Ummah across the state on the successful completion of the Ramadan fast. In a goodwill message signed by Ibrahim Sani Shawai, Media Aide to Dr Jamil Gwamna, on Thursday,…
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President Bola Tinubu has felicitated Muslims on the occasion of Eid-el-Fitr, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan. The President urged them to renew commitment to national unity, peaceful coexistence, and service to humanity as…
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Zakatul Fitr remains a compulsory act for Muslims at the end of Ramadan and must be given before the Eid prayer to be considered valid, Sheikh Abubakar Ayuba Tangimi has said. The Imam of the Arqam Bin Abi Arqam Mosque in Kano explained…
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The Sultanate Council of Sokoto has officially declared Friday, March 20, 2026, as the first day of Shawwal 1447AH, marking the celebration of Eid al-Fitr across Nigeria, following the non-sighting of the crescent moon. The announcement…
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The President Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, and Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has called on Muslims across Nigeria to begin the search for the crescent moon that will signal the end of the holy month…
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By Yushau A. Shuaib From time to time, I retreat into the fond memories of my youth in Delta State. Between 1992 and 1993, I served in Asaba as a member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)—a predominantly Christian community. In…
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