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  • Watch out for new moon from today, Sultan tells Muslims

    The Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar III, on Sunday, urged Muslims to start looking for the new moon of Rabi’u Assani 1439 AH from Monday (Dec. 18).

    This is contained in a statement signed by Sambo Junaidu, the Chairman, Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Sultanate Council, Sokoto, and made available to journalists.

    It said: “This is to inform the Muslim Ummah that Monday, December 18, which is equivalent to 29 day of Rabi’u Awwal 1439 AH, shall be the day to look for the new moon of Rabi’u Assani 1439 AH.

    “Muslims are therefore requested to start looking for the new moon on Monday and report its sighting to the nearest district or village head for onward communication to the Sultan.”

    The monarch prayed for peace and unity of the country and urged Muslims to also fervently pray for Nigeria’s sustainable development and growth.

    (NAN)

  • ‘Anybody killing people while shouting Allah is a terrorist, not a true Muslim’ – Sultan

    …Says hell fire awaits such people

    The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Mohammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has said condemned those killing in the name of God while insisting that such people will end in hell fire.

    The Sultan said this in Nsukka on Friday while delivering the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 57th Founder’s Day Dignity Award Lecture entitled “Restoring the Dignity of Man”.

    Commenting on religion, Abubakar said that anybody who killed in the name of Islam was not a true Muslim as the religion is against taking one’s life.

    “We cannot restore the dignity of man by killing innocent people.

    “The herdsmen killing people are criminals and not Fulani herdsmen.

    “Anybody who kills people while shouting Allah, is a terrorist and not a true Muslim and will go to hell.

    “Allah hates people who kill and says they will go to hell,” the Sultan said.

    According to the sultan, education remains a veritable tool for human development as it promotes unity, peace and economy.

    He said that knowledge and skills were acquired for the development of any country, adding that without them no human development could happen.

    “A country that takes education serious tends to develop healthier and happier.

    “Education is light and means to restore dignity of man while ignorance is darkness.

    “Education will continue to be a veritable tool for human and societal development.”

    According to him, education drives the economic and political system even as development is key to restoring and safeguarding the dignity of man.

    “Education is an instrument for national development and the interaction of persons and ideas are all aspects of education.”

    Also speaking, Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi applauded UNN for its numerous contributions to national development as well as in restoring the dignity of man.

    Ugwuanyi said that UNN made an excellent choice in selecting the Sultan to deliver the 57th lecture.

    “We appreciate the Sultan for coming to deliver this important lecture; that shows the volume of love he has for UNN as well as Enugu State.

    “All hands must be on deck in sustaining the founding fathers’ dreams in restoring the dignity of man,” he said.

    In a remark, Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta, who as conferred with Dignity of Man Award, said he was humbled that the university found him worthy of the award.

    Okowa said he would return to put up a physical structure in the university in appreciation of the honour.

    “I am humbled by this award and will come back to put a physical structure in appreciation of this honour the university has done me. ”

    Earlier, the Vice-Chancellor of university, Prof. Benjamin Ozumba, noted that the lecture provided a platform for distinguished personalities in the country to address issues of great importance to the development of the society.

     

  • Don’t borrow to buy ram for Eid-el-Kabir – Cleric warns Muslims

    The Chief Imam of Ilorin, Kwara, Alhaji Abdullahi AbdulHameed, has cautioned Muslim faithful against borrowing money to buy rams for the forthcoming Eid-el-Kabir festival.

    AbdulHameed gave the advice in llorin on Friday during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).

    He said that whoever took loan either from banks or cooperative societies to buy rams would not be rewarded by Allah.

    “Muslims must not borrow money or take loan to perform spiritual duties as there will be no reward for that action,’’ he said.

    The Imam said instead, Muslims should find legitimate means of slaughtering rams in marking the festival.

    “When one borrows or take a loan, one does not have complete ownership of the money and such money cannot be used for animal sacrifice for the festival.’’

    AbdulHameed further advised Muslims to reduce the number of animals to be slaughtered to guide against borrowing and taking loans for the celebration.

     

    NAN

  • New Moon: Watch out from Aug. 22, Sultan tells Muslims

    The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has urged Muslims to watch out for the new moon of Dhulhajj1438AH from Tuesday, Aug. 22.

    The Sultan said this in a statement issued by Prof. Sambo Junaidu, the Chairman, Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Sultanate Council, Sokoto on Saturday.

    “This is to inform the Muslim Ummah that Tuesday, August 22, which is equivalent to the 29th day of Zulki’ida 1438AH, shall be the day to look for the new moon of Dhulhajj.

    “Muslims are therefore requested to start looking for the new moon on Tuesday and report its sighting to the nearest district or village Head for onward communication to the Sultan,’’ he said.

    The Sultan prayed to Allah to help all Muslims in the discharge of their religious duty.

  • Video: ‘God fighting Buhari like he fought Pharaoh for killing 1000 Muslims’ – Dokubo

    Former militant leader, Asari Dokubo has said President Muhammadu Buhari was suffering for allegedly killing one thousand innocent Muslims.

    He said that this is the reason no doctor has been able to diagnose his ailment.

    Asari said the hands of God are on Buhari just as they were on Pharoah.

    Asari also said the name of the disease affecting President Buhari is ‘hale and hearty.’

    According to the ex-MEND leader, every government official who goes to London to see President Buhari returns to the media to say that he is hale and hearty.

    He said they have all failed to disclosed what ailment he is suffering from.

    He said, “As God first of afflicted Pharaoh with the deafness of the ear and deafness of the heart, God also first of all, afflicted Buhari with deafness of the ear.

    ”He was not sick, later they said he has an ear infection like Pharoah. Allah inflicted him with ear problem.

    ”We are talking of ear problem and we heard of another sickness and the name of that sickness is hale and hearty. Have you heard of such sickness before, hale and hearty?

    ”He ran to London, stayed and stayed and he came back. Went back again, stayed and stayed, hale and hearty. Now they said his sickness is an ‘unknown sickness’ and that is the name of another sickness. They said all the doctors have diagnose him, he has gone through all the medical tests and yet, they don’t know what he is suffering from.

    ”The hands of God is against the wicked. God does not sleep. He does not slumber. He sees everything. A man who killed over 1000 Shea Muslims because they disagreed with him. Men, women and children and we keep on fighting God because of this man.

    ”The power of God cannot be stopped by anyone who is supporting this calamity. Buhari is bloody.”

     

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  • Eid-el-Fitri: Ajimobi congratulates Muslims, seeks spiritual rebirth

    Eid-el-Fitri: Ajimobi congratulates Muslims, seeks spiritual rebirth

    Governor Abiola Ajimobi Oyo State has congratulated the Muslim community in the country on the successful completion of the holy month of Ramadan.

    The governor, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Communication and Strategy, Mr. Yomi Layinka, in Ibadan, on Sunday, called for spiritual rebirth among the Islamic faithful.

    He also enjoined Muslims not to deviate from the teachings of the Holy Prophet Muhammed on the essence of Ramadan, even after the sallah celebrations.

    Ajimobi said, “Since Ramadan fasting symbolizes the period of spiritual rejuvenation, I urge our Muslim brothers and sisters to continue to put into practice the teachings of Prophet Muhammed.

    “Part of such teachings is to be our brother’s keepers and ensure service to humanity. May our prayers during the holy month be answered and may our good deeds be rewarded by Allah.

    “It is also important for us to move closer to Allah, even after the Eid-el-Fitri celebrations and eschew actions and deeds that are against His will and commandment. I wish everyone joyous and accident-free celebrations.

    “Don’t let us forget to continue to assist our leaders in all the tiers of government with prayers, so that they can lead us aright and move the country forward in all ramifications.’’

    The governor also urged the faithful to use the Eid-el-Fitri celebrations to pray for the unity and peaceful co-existence of all the ethnic groups in the country.

    Ajimobi admonished those fanning the ember of secession to shun all divisive tendencies capable of plunging the country into avoidable crisis that could draw back the wheel of its progress.

    He commended the spirit of oneness and peaceful co-existence among all the religious adherents across the state, urging them to sustain the momentum in order to give his administration ample time to concentrate on its repositioning agenda.

     

  • Eid-el-Fitr: Sultan declares today Sallah as Buhari speaks from London

    The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, said, the end of Ramadan fast is on Sunday after the new moon was sighted in parts of the country, including Borno, Yobe and Adamawa.

    The Sultan, therefore, asked Muslims all over Nigeria to cease to fast as it is not permitted to fast on Sallah day.

    Meanwhile, President Muhammadu Buhari has sent a Sallah message, last night,congratulating Nigerians while cautioning against reckless statements or actions.

    Senate President Bukola Saraki, several state governors, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, among others, sued for unity and peace on the occasion of the Sallah celebration.

    Buhari congratulated Muslims and Christians on the occasion of the Eid-el-Fitr, urging all citizens to resolve to live in peace and avoid making reckless statements.

    The President in a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, urged Nigerians to live together in peace and unity so as to make the country a great one.

  • Eid-el-Fitri: Embrace love, peace, Fayose urges Nigerians

    Ekiti State Governor and Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party’s Governors’ Forum, Ayodele Fayose, has urged Nigerians to embrace peace, love, and understanding for one another.

    In an Eid-el-Fitri message to Nigerians, the governor described fasting as a religious obligation observed to draw one near to Allah, “who is the origin of love, peace, and unity.”

    Fayose, according to a press release made available to journalists in Ado-Ekiti by his Chief Press Secretary, Idowu Adelusi, urged Muslims to remember that the Ramadan – the ninth month of the Islamic calendar – observed by Muslims worldwide is a month of fasting (Sawm) to commemorate the first revelation of the Quran to Prophet Muhammad.

    “This annual observance is regarded as one of the five Pillars of Islam, others being a testimony of faith, prayer, giving (Zakat), which is also support for the needy and the pilgrimage to Mecca: These are the framework of the Muslim life. ”

    “Having faithfully observed the Sawn, it behooves on Muslims to exhibit the traits of Allah among which are peace, love, and unity and practice these among themselves and extend same to people of other faith.

    “Let us, therefore, shun all attitudes, behaviours, and actions that promote hatred, religious intolerance, disunity, and violence and embrace true love that would promote peace and unity among us as a nation to allow for meaning progress and development which our dear nation is in dire need of now, ” Fayose said.

  • Eid-el-Fitri celebrations: Ambode hosts Muslims in 20 centres

    Governor of Akinwunmi Ambode Lagos State on Friday said his administration would host Muslims in 20 centres across the state for the Eid-el-Fitri celebration as part of its strategy to bring about bonding among the people and enhance community participation in governance.

    Speaking at the Lagos House where he received members of the Lagos State Council of Obas and Chiefs on a courtesy visit, Ambode said he had observed that people travel from far and near to celebrate with the First Family during festivities.

    The decision to host Muslims in various centres across the state was basically to address such trend on one hand, he said; and also to give the greater number of people the sense of participation in governance, on the other hand.

    He said: “Like you are aware, we intend to celebrate the Ramadan in the various communities and I need to make some explanations here.

    “Before now, any time we are having festivities — maybe Ramadan, Christmas, New Year and so on –people converge at the State House to greet the First Family.

    “I found out that sometimes, they might spend N3,000 to get here and go home with maybe N500. So, in my own little wisdom, I think they should remain in their communities and celebrate.

    “The traditional rulers, chief imams and every other person will celebrate the Ramadan and recital of Quran in their communities.

    “We must practice community governance, using our different platforms to celebrate ourselves,” Ambode explained.

    He promised to visist some of the centres to celebrate with the people and urged the traditional rulers, community leaders, religious leaders, among others, to also join in the celebration.

    Responding to a request to intervene in the crisis rocking the Lagos State Polytechnic, Governor Ambode said it was gratifying to announce that academic activities would resume in the institution immediately after the Eid-el-Fitri holiday.

    TheNewsGuru.com reports that Federal Government had on Thursday declared Monday and Tuesday (June 26 & 27) public holidays to mark this year’s end of Ramadan fast.

  • Imam stops angry Muslims from assailing London van suspect

    An imam intervened to stop local residents from beating a man accused of driving into people on Monday outside a London mosque after Ramadan prayers.

    The suspect was yanked from the cab of his van by a furious crowd as he sought to reverse and escape after injuring 10 people in what police said was a deliberate attack on Muslims that was being treated as terrorism.

    The man was being held down, beaten and kicked when Muslim cleric Mohammed Mahmoud stepped in to plead with people just to restrain him until police arrived.

    “We found that a group of people quickly started to collect around him, around the assailant and some tried to hit him either with kicks or punches.

    “ By God’s grace we managed to surround him and to protect him from any harm,’’ Mahmoud said.

    “We managed to extinguish any flames of anger or mob rule that might have taken charge,’’ he told reporters, adding he was acting with “a group of mature brothers’’.

    The suspect had been shouting earlier “I’ve done my bit’’, said Toufik Kacimi, the chief executive of the nearby Muslim Welfare House community centre, who praised the imam’s courage.

    “The imam’s bravery and courage helped calm the immediate situation after the incident and prevented further injuries and potential loss of life,’’ he said.

    If confirmed by authorities as terrorism, this would be the fourth such attack in Britain since March and the third to involve a vehicle driven at pedestrians.

    The suspect was described by police as a 48-year-old white man, who was taken into custody.

    “I’ve just seen sheer pandemonium people on the floor screaming, people bleeding, I’ve seen the guy being held on the floor,’’ Ibn Oman told Reuters at the scene.

    Mahmoud called on the incensed worshippers not to commit a sin during the holy fasting month of Ramadan.

    “The imam came from the mosque and he said, ‘Listen we are fasting, this is Ramadan, we are not supposed to do these kinds of things so please step back,’’’ said Mohammed, a 29-year-old cafe owner who was one of three men who held the suspect down.

    “For that reason this guy is still alive today,’’ he added.

    “He tried to run away but we brought him down, he would’ve died because so many people were punching him,’’ an eyewitness who gave his name as Abdul said.

    There were angrier scenes as police arrived and protected the accused man as he was put into a police vehicle.

    The van had hit people assisting an elderly man who had collapsed, and who later died.

    It was not clear if he died because of the attack

    The attack came over two weeks after three Islamist militants drove into pedestrians on London Bridge and stabbed people at nearby restaurants and bars, killing eight.

    Since then incidents of hate crime have risen, police said.

     

     

    Reuters/NAN