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  • Ramadan: Kano Hisbah warns Muslims against eating in public during fasting period

    Ramadan: Kano Hisbah warns Muslims against eating in public during fasting period

    The Kano State Hisbah Board has deployed personnel to mosques to ensure the safety of lives and property during the Holy month of Ramadan, stressing that youths who eat in the public during fasting period “will not be spared”.

    This was contained in a statement issued by the Public Relations Officer of the Board, Ibrahim Lawan on Thursday, March 23, 2023, in Kano.

    “Hisbah corps will visit mosques during Iftar, Tarawih, Tahajjud prayers to protect worshippers and their property from unpatriotic elements. Those who engage in societal vices during this sacred month will be dealt with,” the Commander-General of the board, Dr Harun Ibn-Sina said.

    Mr Ibn-Sina called on the general public to assist orphans and the needy, in a bid to give succour to their suffering.

    Mr Ibn-Sina said that clothing, food items, grains, water and cash, could also be given to those in need.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that the Kano State Hisbah Corps is a religious police force in Kano state, Nigeria. responsible for the enforcement of Shari’a to only Muslims in Kano state and other parts of northern Nigeria.

    The Kano State Hisbah Corps was established by the state government in 2003 with the institutionalization of formerly local and privately maintained hisbah security units.

    Hisbah, which is an Arabic word meaning “accountability”, is an Islamic religious concept that calls for “enjoining what is right and forbidding what is wrong on every Muslim.”

    The Hisbah Corps, which operates under the jurisdiction of a Hisbah Board composed of government officials, secular police officers, and religious leaders, is highly decentralized with local units supervised by committees composed of officials and citizens in the communities in which they operate.

    The relationship between the Hisbah Corps and civil police has been sometimes acrimonious. The Nigeria Police Force (NPF), to whom the Hisbah must report crimes, frequently refuse to cooperate in enforcement of religious law.

    On multiple occasions, NPF officers have arrested Hisbah members for trespassing when the latter have attempted to enter private property to enforce Sharia.

    And, in 2006, two senior Hisbah officers were detained by federal police and questioned on suspicion they were seeking foreign funding to train militants.[7]

    As of 2010 there were approximately 9,000 male and female officers of the Kano State Hisbah Corps.

    The Kano State Hisbah court has extended its rule to some Northern States with high population of Muslims in Nigeria. Some regions in States like Kaduna and Kwara now have rules from the court that governs them.

  • Ramadan: President Buhari advises Muslims to project best virtues while fasting

    Following the beginning of 2023 Ramadan  (fasting and prayer ) President Muhammadu Buhari has sent greetings and best wishes to Muslims in the country.

    Buhari advised Muslims to use the season to project the best virtues by personal conduct and not precept.

    In a goodwill message to mark the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan, Buhari says “let us use this opportunity to put the best teachings of Islam into practice, such as kindness and the love of humanity.”

    According to the President, “This is an occasion for deep reflection and greater fear of Allah and avoidance of all evils that harm humanity.

    “Ramadan is characterised by abstention from food and drinks from dawn to dusk, which brings both the rich and poor to share the experience of hunger together, thereby strengthening the bonds between haves and have-nots.”

    Buhari explained that “as we begin these 30 days fasting season, let us not forget that Ramadan is not only about abstention from eating and drinking, but it is a reminder to refrain from all kinds of evil and transgressions that harm humanity.

    “I am particularly aware of the activities of traders who artificially increase the prices of their goods, including food at the beginning of every month of Ramadan. This kind of exploitation is against the spirit of the Ramadan and the spirit of Islam.”

    Buhari added that “while we are observing this important occasion in the spiritual life of Muslims, let us share food and drinks with the less fortunate, because by sharing our blessings with others, Allah will multiply our rewards for good deeds.”

  • President Buhari sends message to Muslims as Ramadan commences

    President Buhari sends message to Muslims as Ramadan commences

    President Muhammadu Buhari has sent best wishes to Muslims as they commence 30 days of Ramadan fasting, urging that they use the season “to project the best and finest virtues of Islam by personal conduct, and not precept.”

    In a goodwill message to mark the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan, issued by his spokesman, Malam Garba Shehu, on Wednesday in Abuja, Buhari said:

    “Let us use this opportunity to put the best teachings of Islam into practice, such as kindness and the love of humanity.

    “This is an occasion for deep reflection and greater fear of Allah and avoidance of all evils that harm humanity.”

    According to Buhari,  Ramadan is characterised by abstention from food and drinks from dawn to dusk, which brings both the rich and poor to share the experience of hunger together, thereby strengthening the bonds between haves and have-nots.

    Buhari  further urged, “as we begin these 30 days fasting season, let us not forget that Ramadan is not only about abstention from eating and drinking, but it is a reminder to refrain from all kinds of evil and transgressions that harm humanity.”

    The president frowned at the way and manner some traders artificially increase the prices of their goods during the month of Ramadan.

    “I am particularly aware of the activities of traders who artificially increase the prices of their goods, including food at the beginning of every month of Ramadan.

    ”This kind of exploitation is against the spirit of the Ramadan and the spirit of Islam,” Buhari added.

    The president challenged wealthy individuals and organisations to always share food and drinks with the less fortunate members in the society.

    Buhari said: “While we are observing this important occasion in the spiritual life of Muslims, let us share food and drinks with the less fortunate.

    ”Because by sharing our blessings with others, Allah will multiply our rewards for good deeds.”

  • Emir of Ilorin confirms commencement of Ramadan

    Emir of Ilorin confirms commencement of Ramadan

    The Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, has confirmed the commencement of this year’s Ramadan fast, to begin March 23 (1444AH, Islamic calendar).

    Sulu-Gambari made the confirmation on Wednesday night at a joint meeting of the Ilorin Emirate Council and the Council of Ulama held at the ancient Palace of Ilorin.

    The Emir, in a statement issued by his Spokesman, Mallam Abdulazeez Arowona, said that the new crescent was physically sighted in Ilorin, the state capital.

    He said that a call was also put across to the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, for further directive.

    Sulu-Gambari, also the Chairman, Kwara Council of Chiefs, therefore enjoined the Muslim faithful to extend charity and support to the less privileged throughout the month of Ramadan and beyond.

    The emir thanked Almighty Allah for His mercies on the people of the state and humanity at large.

    He also urged the Muslim ummah to use the holy month to move closer to Almighty Allah by engaging in good deeds, charity, humanitarian services, supplications and seeking forgiveness at all times.

    “As we commence this year’s Ramadan fasting, the annual Ramadan lecture (Tafsir) will commence at the Madrasatul Sheik Alimi, inside Emir Palace on Monday, March 27, from 10 a.m daily,” he said.

    Sulu-Gambari congratulated all Muslims for witnessing another glorious month of Ramadan, stressing that such privilege should be used to foster peaceful co-existence with other religions in the state.

    Ramadan: Kwara senators-elect charge Muslims to pray for Nigeria

    Meanwhile, the Senators-Elect of Oyo North and Oyo South, Abdulfatai Buhari and Sharafadeen Alli have called on Muslims in the country to pray fervently for the country during Ramadan.

    They made the call in their separate Ramadan messages made available to newsmen on Wednesday in Ibadan.

    While Buhari is currently representing Oyo North in the Senate, Alli was a former Secretary to Oyo State Government.

    Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting , prayer and reflections.

    Buhari, in a statement he personally signed, congratulated Muslims on the arrival of the Holy Month of Ramadan which is full of God’s favour and blessing.

    The lawmaker admonished Muslims to pray for governments at all levels in the country, so that the new set of leaders can take the country to enviable height.

    According to him, Ramadan is a unique month and period when all the living souls irrespective of religious beliefs will be closer to their Creator and shun all forms of evil deeds.

    “Ramadan has brought mercy of Allah to the universe and so Muslims are enjoined to be closer to God by worshipping Him day and night.

    “The should also commit certain period daily to pray for Nigeria especially under the leadership of the President-elect, Bola Tinubu that will be sworn-in on May 29.”

    He called on the people to show love and affection to one another as Ramadan commences, so that it would further foster peace and unity during, and after the period.

    “Please do not forget elected members of National Assembly, State Governors and Members of House of Assemblies in your prayers.

    “These prayers will divinely guide them in their programmes, projects and policies aimed at making the country stronger, peaceful and developed,” he said.

    Buhari prayed that Almighty Allah accept all the activities of Muslims during Ramadan as an act of Ibadah and reward them bountifully on earth as well as day of accountability.

    Also, Alli in a statement he personally signed, urged Muslims in the country to pray for return of peace and prosperity to the country.

    The senator-elect admonished Nigerians to use the month of Ramadan in seeking the face of Allah, return of peace to the country and improved economy.

    He described Ramadan as “uncommon opportunity” for Muslim Ummah to seek for forgiveness from Allah.

    “I want to use this opportunity to congratulate the Muslim Ummah worldwide as we begin this year’s month of Ramadan.

    “As Muslims, we must use this month to seek for forgiveness from God. We must also use the month to seek for return of peace to the country.

    “As servants of Allah, we must not toy with the privilege of uncommon opportunity we derive from Allah in this holy month of Ramadan,” he said.

    Alli urged Muslims worldwide to use the opportunity of Ramadan to pray for the newly elected leaders in the country.

  • EPL to allow players to break fast mid-game during Ramadan

    EPL to allow players to break fast mid-game during Ramadan

    Refereeing bodies in England have told Premier League and English Football League match officials to pause play so that players can break their fast during the holy period of Ramadan.

    Match officials have been issued guidance so players can break their fast by taking on liquids, energy gels or supplements on the touchline during a pause in play.

    Ramadan begins on Wednesday and lasts a month.

    Referees have also been encouraged to identify players who are fasting prior to kick-off and agree an estimated time for the pause in play.

    Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah, Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante and Manchester City winger Riyad Mahrez are among players who are expected to abstain from eating and drinking during daylight hours.

    In 2021, a match between Leicester City and Crystal Palace was halted by referee Graham Scott after half an hour so Wesley Fofana and Cheikhou Kouyate could break their fast after sunset.

  • Eid-el-Fitr: NASFAT charges parents on good parenting

    Eid-el-Fitr: NASFAT charges parents on good parenting

    The Nasrul-Lahi-L-Fatih Society Nigeria (NASFAT) has advised parents on the need for good parenting to curb crime in society.

    The Muslim group made the call on Monday during a prayer that marked the end of the 2022 Ramadan period that which had lasted 30 days.

    Newsmen reports that the society had gathered at NASFAT Islamic Centre in Aseese, Ogun, to end the period of faithful’s spiritual rebirth, make worshippers deepen their faith in the religion and pray for peace in Nigeria.

    The NASFAT’s Chief Missioner (CM), Imam Abdul Azeez-Onike, regretted youths’ involvement in social and unwholesome conduct including kidnapping and illicit drug consumption.

    He said that parents need to be alive to their responsibilities and ensure good parenting to halt crime in society.

    According to him, the future of society will be bleak if both parents and the authorities do not make concerted efforts to re-orient youths to acceptable societal values.

    “The society is drifting.

    “This is the time for everyone to preach social redeeming value to the younger ones to redirect their perspective toward national value orientation,’’ he said.

    He encouraged the Muslim faithful to remain resolute in their faith to claim the good rewards in eternity.

    Onike asked worshippers to always pray for peace in the country.

    He also urged the Federal Government to adequately fund the nation’s security operatives to enable them to protect the citizens against banditry and other heinous crisis.

    Also, the Chairman of the Central Ramdan Committee, Mr Kamar Olawuyi, said that Ramdan was an injection ascribed for growth.

    Olawuyi urged Nigerians to show love to one another, and shun hatred and bad blood for a better society.

    According to him, the essence of the Ramadan period will be lost if peoples’ ways of life were fraught with self-centeredness and other misconducts that bring perennial conflicts and crises to society.

  • Eid-el-Fitr: Saraki urges muslims to match prayers with actions

    Eid-el-Fitr: Saraki urges muslims to match prayers with actions

    Former Kwara Governor and the immediate-past President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, has urged Muslims across the country to support the numerous prayers with actions.

    Saraki said that Muslims should back up prayers made during the holy month of Ramadan concerning the nation, with positive attitudes which are necessary for nation-building.

    He said Ramadan symbolizes Allah’s way of teaching humanity the attitude of living a virtuous life, where people keep away from all forms of impurities and experience denial of several forms of comfort.

    Saraki made his position known while speaking at an event to mark the completion of this year’s Ramadan fasting and also on Eid-el-Fitri celebration.

    This statement was contained in a press release signed by Yusuph Olaniyonu, the head of the Abubakar Bukola Saraki Media Office.

    The statement titled ‘Saraki Greets Muslims, Urges Them to Support Prayers With Positive Attitude.’

    The statement reads in part, “While all of us seek to stay away from activities that are injurious to our health, our nation, and our fellow human beings, and seek to live a decent life during the fasting period, we should make this solemn and God-fearing way of life a permanent thing.

    “We should all extend the lessons of Ramadan to the way we live with our neighbours.

    “We should seek peace at all times, promote tolerance of people who speak different languages with us, and worship God in different ways. We should respect the laws of the land and exhibit discipline at all times.

    “Our level of patriotism should increase after Ramadan. That is what this just ended holy month signifies.

    “I do not doubt that millions of Nigerian Muslims who just completed their fasting as well as their Christian brothers and sisters who earlier this month completed the Lent period of fasting prayed for Nigeria.

    “It is the cumulation of all these prayers that have kept this country going despite all the serious challenges confronting her. I believe God will decisively intervene in the affairs of our country and save her from all the existential threats.

    “As the 2023 general election approaches and we gradually commence the process that will lead us to the polls when we will have the opportunity to elect new leaders that will save the country, I pray for genuine guidance from Almighty God for all the citizens of this country, particularly the ones that are of voting age.

    “May we choose right and may our choice ultimately lead to the redemption, rebuilding, rededication, development, and fixing of the country.”

  • 2023: Aisha Buhari wants women adopted as running mates to candidates

    2023: Aisha Buhari wants women adopted as running mates to candidates

    The first lady, Aisha Buhari, has urged political parties to always consider women as running mates to candidates contesting elections for various positions across the country.

    Buhari was speaking on Saturday night when she hosted Presidential Aspirants from various political parties to a Ramadan (Iftar) breakfast at the State House, Abuja.

    Newsmen reports that the Iftar was organised by the first lady to provide an opportunity for the aspirants to share love and happiness with one another in the spirit of Ramadan and in a quest for nation-building.

    She said fair play for women in politics was to ensure their greater participation in elective positions.

    “ In fact, it is high time women are adopted as running mates at all levels considering their voting strength and active involvement in political processes.

    “As we approach the 2023 election with greater hope, I am confident that Nigeria will continue to grow from strength to strength on the pedestal of our democratic tenets,” she said.

    The first lady enjoined the presidential hopefuls to remain focused on issues that strengthened the nation`s unity, brotherhood and national cohesion.

    Buhari, however, reminded her guests that, the 2015 election was a watershed in the history of Nigeria.

    “ It was neither contested in the court of law, nor in the court of public opinion.

    “Therefore, the greatest end-of-tenure gift that fellow Nigerians can give to the first family is another free and globally-acknowledged fair election come 2023’,’ she appealed.

    She urged all the aspirants to ensure tolerance, fair play and avoid violent tendencies by building bridges where necessary, especially during electioneering campaigns.

    On his part, the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, represented by a former governor of Edo, Prof. Oserheimen Osunbor, urged all aspirants to play politics without bitterness.

    Osinbajo said the event offered Nigerians from different faiths and backgrounds the opportunity to reunite with one another to foster unity.

    “ It is an opportunity for aspirants from various political parties to meet one another and the lesson we should learn from here is to practise politics without bitterness as we move closer to election year.

    “ We should try to imbibe the spirit of oneness because at the end of the only one person is going to emerge winner of the Presidential election next year.

    “ So, it is not going to be do-or-die affairs, we should learn to practise politics without bitterness, ’’ he said.

    One of the APC aspirants and former governor of Lagos State, Sen. Bola Tinubu, expressed gratitude to the first lady for bringing the diverse groups of Nigerians to share love and unity.

    Tinubu, however, prayed for the brotherliness, peace, unity and prosperity of Nigeria.

    On his part, Gov. Dave Umahi of Ebonyi and APC aspirants expressed appreciation to the first lady for bringing the presidential aspirants together to foster unity and nation cohesion.

    “ I must also thank you because this should be about our nation, about our patriotism, we should always place our nation above our individual interests.

    “ As we have aspired to lead this nation, I think that Nigerians should be able to evaluate, is not going to be promising, is going to be ticking the box.

    “ The opportunity given to us as leaders, what did we do with it, so, this kind of gathering is highly encouraged because it is going to douse a lot of tensions,’’ he said.

    Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State and PDP presidential aspirant said the gathering was historic going by the calibre of people in attendance.

    Mohammed promised to play the game with humility and mutual respect.

    “ I promise to do the politicking with the interest of Nigeria in my mind, respect for one another irrespective of our party differences, ’’ he said.

  • Nobody will be allowed to destabilise Nigeria – Buhari vows

    Nobody will be allowed to destabilise Nigeria – Buhari vows

    President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday in Abuja urged Nigerians to resist agents of destabilisation.

    He said the agents were bent on causing a breakdown of law and order in the country, assuring that no individual or group would be allowed to destabilise Nigeria.

    The president’s spokesman, Mr Femi Adesina, stated that Buhari made the declaration at the breaking of Ramadan fasting attended by governors, ministers and heads of government agencies.

    “We have the land, we have the resources, and we have the people.

    “I do not know why people will allow themselves to be successfully subverted to destabilise their own country,’’ Adesina quoted the president to have said.

    The president thanked the governors and ministers for honouring his invitation to break the Ramadan fast and expressed the confidence that in spite of current security challenges, the country would succeed.

    On the 2023 general elections, the president affirmed that being beneficiary of free, fair and credible elections, the introduction of technology would make it impossible for anyone to claim millions of votes again in Nigeria.

    In his remarks, Chairman, Nigeria Governors Forum, Ekiti’s Gov. Kayode Fayemi, commended the president for demonstrating resilience and determination at a crucial period in Nigeria’s history.

    “We have a leader who is not distracted by momentary challenges but has continued to commit to the renewal of our nation.

    “We also have governors, ministers and heads of government agencies that are equally dedicated to building a better Nigeria, under the president’s watch,’’ he said.

    Fayemi noted that this year’s month of Ramadan coincided with the just- concluded Christian Lenten period.

    “It holds enormous spiritual value on the benefits of renewal, sacrifice, almsgiving, forgiveness and healing for the individual as well as for the nation,’’ he said.

  • Ramadan: Orji Kalu urge Muslims to pray for the country

    Ramadan: Orji Kalu urge Muslims to pray for the country

    The Chief Whip of the Senate, Sen. Orji Kalu has urged the Muslim Ummah to use the holy month of Ramadan to offer prayers for the country.

    Kalu in his goodwill message issued on Saturday in Abuja, prayed to Allah to give the Muslim community strength and peace during the holy month of Ramadan.

    Describing the month as a holy season that should be dedicated to the service of Allah, Kalu said that forgiveness, piety, togetherness, almsgiving and generosity must be upheld beyond Ramadan.

    He admonished Muslims to embrace the teachings of the Holy Qu’ran and exemplary lifestyle of Prophet Muhammed in their daily endeavours.

    He also said the compulsory Ramadan fasting will afford Muslims the opportunity of self-appraisal in the service of Allah and humanity.

    “I felicitate with our Muslim brothers and sisters on the commencement of 2022 Ramadan fasting. It is yet another opportunity for sober reflection and rededication to the service of Allah and mankind.

    “The teachings of Holy Quran and exemplary qualities of Prophet Muhammed must be sustained in the month of Ramadan and beyond. Let us demonstrate love, forgiveness, peace and generosity during this holy season.

    “Nigeria will be prosperous if we tolerate our brothers and sisters of other religious faiths. As a heterogeneous nation, we must respect the beliefs of all religions.

    “The Muslim Ummah should use this holy month to pray for leaders at all levels of government,” Kalu said.