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  • Sultan directs Muslims to look out for Sha’aban moon

    Sultan directs Muslims to look out for Sha’aban moon

    The Sultan of Sokoto and President General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, has directed Muslims to look out for the crescent of Sha’aban 1446 AH, from Wednesday .

    The directive is contained in a statement released in Sokoto on Tuesday by Prof. Sambo Junaidu, Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Sultanate Council.

    “This is to inform the Muslim Ummah that Wednesday, Jan. 29th, corresponding to the 29th day of Rajab 1446 AH, shall be the day to look out for the new crescent of Sha’aban 1446 AH.

    “Muslims are ,therefore, requested to start looking for the new moon of Sha’aban on Wednesday and report its sighting to the nearest district or village head for onward communication to the Sultan,” he said.

    The Sultan prayed for Allah’s guidance and blessings upon all Muslims as they fulfill their religious obligations.

    NAN reports that Sha’aban is the eighth month in the Islamic calendar and the last lunar month before Ramadan.

  • Eid el Maulud: Emulate Prophet Muhammad on love, selflessness-Akpabio charges Muslims

    Eid el Maulud: Emulate Prophet Muhammad on love, selflessness-Akpabio charges Muslims

    President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has charged Muslim faithful in the country and in the Diaspora to be inspired by Prophet Muhammad’s virtues of harmony, love and service to humanity as they celebrate his birthday.

    Akpabio made the call in a message to celebrate Muslims on the feast of Id el Maulud, signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh.

    “Distinguished Muslim brothers and sisters, on behalf of my family, constituents and the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, I extend warm felicitations to you all on the occasion of Eid el Maulud, the birthday of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).

    “As you celebrate this important Muslim feast, I pray that this auspicious day brings peace, joy, and blessings to our great nation and the world at large.

    “I enjoin you to imbibe the teachings of the Holy Prophet and be inspired to live in harmony, love and service to humanity.

    “Wishing you all a happy and blessed Eid el Maulud celebration”, the Senate President stated.

  • Eid-el-Kabir: Peter Obi urges Muslims to draw strength from the teachings of Prophet Ibrahim

    Eid-el-Kabir: Peter Obi urges Muslims to draw strength from the teachings of Prophet Ibrahim

    The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has extended his warmest wishes to the Nigerians as they join their Muslim counterparts in the world to celebrate Eid-el-Kabir.

    In a statement released via his X social media handle, Obi expressed his heartfelt greetings to Muslim brothers and sisters, urging them to draw strength from their faith and the teachings of Prophet Ibrahim (peace be upon him).

    He said: “My dear Muslim brothers and sisters, as we gather to celebrate Eid-al-Adha, the feast of sacrifice, I want to extend my warmest wishes to you all. May this Sallah bring us all closer to Allah, to one another, and to our true potentials as individuals and as a nation.”

    The former Anambra State governor encouraged Nigerians to emulate the unwavering trust, courage, and willingness to sacrifice for the greater good exhibited by Prophet Ibrahim, saying: “His unwavering trust in Allah, his courage, and his willingness to sacrifice for the greater good are objects of inspiration to us all.”

    Obi also urged Nigerians to strive to be a source of hope, comfort, and support to those around them, adding: “May Allah accept our prayers, our fasting, and our charity. May He grant us the wisdom to walk in His path, the courage to stand for what is right, and the grace to be a blessing to our communities.”

     

  • Eid-El-Kabir: Senator Barau rejoices with Muslims, seeks adherence to the spirit of the season

    Eid-El-Kabir: Senator Barau rejoices with Muslims, seeks adherence to the spirit of the season

    Ahead of tomorrow’s Eid-El-Kabir, the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I Jibrin, has rejoiced with the country’s Muslims, urging them to demonstrate the true spirit of the season by reaching out to the needy.

    Senator Barau, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ismail Mudashir, called on Muslims to seek Allah’s grace for the country’s peace, unity, security and economic prosperity.

    Senator Barau, who is also the First Deputy Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament, assured Nigerians of the present administration’s commitment to turn around the country’s fortunes positively for the benefit of all.

    He urged Nigerians, irrespective of all differences, to pray for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as he works hard to turn around the country’s fortunes positively.

    ” I wish Muslims and indeed all Nigerians a most memorable Eid-el-Kabir. As we all know, this season reminds us to place our faith in the compassion and wisdom of Allah and to be obedient to His instructions, as demonstrated by Prophet Ibrahim. True Muslims must adhere to peace, tolerance, justice, and charity.

    ” Also, in the spirit of this season, irrespective of our faith, rededicate ourselves to the dreams and aspirations of building a strong, united and economically sound country,” he said.

    He reiterated the National Assembly’s commitment to continue formulating the necessary legislation to address the country’s challenges in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

    ” At the parliament, we will continue to develop legislation to address the challenges facing our country. We are working with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to bring about several laws for the good governance of this country. We need the support of everyone in this regard. Let’s do it together,” he said.

  • Eid-El-Kabir: Your sacrifice will be rewarded – Tinubu assures Nigerians

    Eid-El-Kabir: Your sacrifice will be rewarded – Tinubu assures Nigerians

    President Bola Tinubu has celebrated with the Muslim Ummah on the joyous occasion of Eid-el-Kabir, an event that denotes sacrifice, faith, and obedience to the will of the Almighty.

    The President who called on Nigerians to reflect on the teachings of Sacrifice and unity, reassured that his administration is prioritizing their social, economic well-being.

    The President in a message signed by Ajuri Ngelale, his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, congratulated the Muslim faithful and prayed that Allah accepts their supplications and acts of obedience.

    “The President emphasizes that sacrifice and duty are essential ingredients to nation-building, noting that it takes collective purpose, will, and action to bring about great change.”

    The President called on citizens to spare a prayer for the nation for continuous peace and stability while working according to purpose in promoting unity, peace, and progress.

    He also “acknowledges the sacrifices that Nigerians have made in the past one year as his administration sets the nation on a firm pedestal of growth and development.

    “President Tinubu affirms that the sacrifices and great expectations of citizens will not come to nought as already propitious outcomes are beginning to manifest with the economy strengthening and vibrancy returning to critical sectors.

    “The President reassures Nigerians that his administration is prioritizing their physical, social, and economic security and will not relent on this noble endeavour.”

    President Tinubu therefore enjoined Nigerians to reflect on the essence of the occasion, which bears strong meaning and significance for the nation.

     

  • Sultan directs Muslims to look for Crescent of Dhul-Hijjah 1445 AH from Thursday

    Sultan directs Muslims to look for Crescent of Dhul-Hijjah 1445 AH from Thursday

    Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, the Sultan of Sokoto and President-General, Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), has directed the Muslim Ummah to look out for the crescent of Dhul-Hijjah 1445 AH from Thursday.

    Abubakar made the call in a statement signed by Prof. Sambo Janaidu, the Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs of the Sultanate Council, Sokoto, on Wednesday.

    He stated that “this is to inform the Muslim Ummah that Thursday, June 6, which is equivalent to the 29th day of Dhul-Qidah 1445 AH, shall be the day to look for the new moon of Dhul-Hijjah 1445 AH.

    “Muslims are, therefore, requested to start looking for the new moon of Dhul-Hijjah on Thursday and report its sighting to the nearest District or Village Head for onward communication to the Sultan.”

    The Sultan prayed Allah to continue to support Muslims in the discharge of their religious duties.

    Dhul-Hijjah, the 12th and final month in the Islamic calendar, is one of the four sacred months in Islam during which Muslims across the world perform pilgrimage (Hajj) and celebrate the Eid-El-Kabir festival.

    During the month, Muslim pilgrims from around the world congregate in Mecca to perform Hajj, which begins on the eighth, and celebrate Eid-El-Kabir from the 10th to the 13th of Dhul-Hijjah.

  • Muslims must say no to NLC, TUC strike – MURIC

    Muslims must say no to NLC, TUC strike – MURIC

    The Muslim Rights Concern, (MURIC), has called on Muslims not to join the ongoing strike by organized labour unions.

    According to MURIC, the strike will make life unbearable for Muslims preparing for Id al-Kabir (Salah).

    MURIC, therefore, advised the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, to postpone its strike until after the Muslim festival.

    The group made the request on Monday in a statement signed by its Executive Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola.

    Part of the statement read: “There is no scintilla of doubt that the strike will make life unbearable for Muslims preparing for Id al-Kabir (Salah) which is just a few days away.

    “As expected, the worker’s unions of other service-providing sectors like petroleum and electricity have offered to join. This means the lives of Nigerians are likely to be thrown into a state of higgledy-piggledy in the next few days.

    “But what does NLC think will happen to Muslims whose festival of Id al-Kabir is already knocking on the door? Transport fares to and fro their various destinations will skyrocket. Movements will be so adversely affected that the whole Salah period will become a horrendous experience. Is that what NLC wants?

    “The notice of strike was too short. It was given from the negotiation table and it was 48 hours or less. The approach of the current crop of NLC leaders is aggressive, arrogant, fascist and partisan. The body language is unmistakable. It is directed at bringing the government down. This NLC has no respect for the rule of law, not even an iota of decorum for democratic practices.

    “If we cannot speak for the government, what about Nigerian Muslims whose lives your strike could turn into a sheer nightmare? Is this a deliberate attempt to make life uncomfortable for Muslims? Will NLC declare a strike one week before Christmas? Or is this about bringing down our Muslim-Muslim ticket? Is this part of the ‘religious war’ of ‘Yes Daddy’?

    “This strike is ill-timed. It is a recipe for a topsy-turvy Salah. We advise NLC to postpone it till after the Salah. If NLC rejects our advice and goes ahead with its satanic strike, we will ask all Muslim workers who know that they will meet Allah yaom al-Qiyaamah (The Last Day) not to cooperate with NLC. They should reject the strike because it is an assault on the religion of Islam.

    “We call on all Muslim leaders and Islamic organisations in Nigeria to speak up now before it is too late. We must reject the tyranny of Muslim-haters thinly veiled in unionism. We say ‘No To Strike in Salah.’”

     

     

  • Sultan directs Muslims to watch out for new moon of Rajab

    Sultan directs Muslims to watch out for new moon of Rajab

    Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, the Sultan of Sokoto and President General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), has directed Muslim Ummah to watch for the new Moon of Rajab 1445 AH starting on Friday.

    Prof. Sambo Janaidu, the Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Sultanate Council Sokoto, announced in a statement on Thursday.

    The statement reads, “This is to inform the Muslim Ummah that Friday, Jan. 12, equivalent to the 29th day of Jumada-Assani 1445 AH, shall be the day to search for the new moon of Rajab 1445 AH.

    “Muslims are requested to commence the search on Friday and report its sighting to the nearest District or Village Head for communication to the Sultan,” it said.

    The Sultan extended his prayers, seeking Allah’s assistance for all Muslims in fulfilling their religious duties.

    Rajab, the seventh month in the Islamic calendar, is considered one of the four sacred months in Islam during which battles are prohibited.

  • Don’t borrow to buy Salah ram, cleric cautions Muslims

    Don’t borrow to buy Salah ram, cleric cautions Muslims

    Malam Muhammad Adewoyin, Chief Imam of Ar-razaq Mosque at Tanke in Ilorin, has cautioned Muslims against engaging in borrowing to fulfill the religious obligation of sacrificing an animal during Salah.

    Adewoyin told newsmen on Tuesday that the act of sacrificing an animal during Salah is a symbol of obedience and devotion to Allah.

    ”Borrowing to fulfil this obligation is a way of imposing an unnecessary financial burden on oneself. Salah is not an opportunity to show off affluence or materialism,” he said.

    The cleric, who is also the Principal Assistant Registrar at University of Ilorin, said it is common knowledge that celebrating with friends and family during the Salah period Islamically recognised.

    “However, Muslims are expected to spend responsibly during the Salah celebration,” he added.

    Adewoyin pointed out also that it is not obligatory for Muslims to purchase new clothes or engage in lavish spending solely for the purpose of celebrating Salah.

    He urged Muslims in the country to be prudent generally while celebrating during the period.

  • Just In: Eid-el-Kabir: Sultan issues new directive to Muslims

    Just In: Eid-el-Kabir: Sultan issues new directive to Muslims

    The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III has asked Muslims to look out for the new crescent of Dhul-Hijjah on Sunday, June 18th, the equivalent of the Islamic calendar 29th of Dhul-Hijjah 1444AH.

    The Sultan made this known on Saturday in a statement signed by the Chairman Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Sultanate Council Sokoto State, Professor Sambo Wali Junaidu.

    The statement stated that when the moon is sighted, the information should be reported to the nearest village or district head for onward communication to the Sultan of Sokoto.

    The statement partly read: “This is to inform the Muslim Ummah that, Sunday 18th June, which is equivalent to the 29th day of Dhul-Qadah shall be the day to look for the new moon of Dhul-Hijjah 1444 AH.

    Muslims are therefore requested to start looking for the new moon on Sunday and report its sighting to the nearest District or village Head for onward communication to the Sultan

    Dhul-Hijjah is the 12th and the last month in the Islamic calendar where the Holy Pilgrimage (Hajj) takes place as well as the Eid Kabir – a festival of sacrifice.