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3 Nov
International preacher, Dr. Zakir Naik, standing before the filled-to-capacity International Conference Centre, Kasarawa, Sokoto State yesterday and declared his profound joy that he finally made it meeting the leader of over 100 million Muslims of Nigeria...
27 Oct
The Companion (an association of Muslim men in business and professions) has described the retiring Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria NACHON, Alhaji Zikrullah Kunle Hassan as an astute hajj administrator whose indelible mark at the commission would stand the test of time in Nigeria.
27 Oct
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has called on States to expeditiously remit a reasonable percentage of funds in order to secure the slots allocated to their respective states. In a letter addressed to Chief Executives of State Pilgrims Welfare Boards, Agencies and Commission by the Director, Finance and Accounts, Dr. Salihu. A. Usman…
27 Oct
The casualty figure is raising. Yet no ceasefire in sight. As at last count on Tuesday, at least, 5,791 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli bombardments, including 2,360 children. And the Israeli Defence Force (IDF) is adamant to resume ground operations that could further worsen the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The concern raised by the…
20 Oct
• Tasks government to prioritise agriculture to tackle poverty, hunger Towards promoting national development, the founder of Lutful-lahi International, Sheikh Robiu Adebayo Abdul Malik, has advised the government to prioritise farming, noting that agriculture can be used as an effective tool to fight poverty and overcome unemployment. He identified food insecurity as the major challenge…
20 Oct
The heavy casualty and global outrage that trailed the bombing, on Tuesday, of Gaza Hospital should reinforce the calls for cessation of the on-going Israel-Hamas conflict. At least, 3,478 people have been killed in Gaza since the October 7 attack on Israel by Gaza’s Hamas rulers, which killed about 1, 400 in the country. Instructively…
13 Oct
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria jointly with the Forum of State Executive Secretaries of Pilgrims’ Welfare Boards/Agencies/Commissions on the 5th of September 2023 agreed to peg the minimum deposit for Hajj 2024 at N4.5million (four million five hundred thousand). This became necessary to be in tandem with the Dollar rate that will determine the…
13 Oct
Now, let us start the instances that illustrate the thrust of this presentation with the story of Abu Hurairah, one of the great companions of the prophet. Abu Hurairah, out of hunger, fainted and couldn't stand up, so, the Prophet (SAW) saw him and now called him, ‘Abu Hurairah what's the problem?’ But he could…
13 Oct
A non-government organization, The Zenith Pathfinders, has said that it is important to express gratitude and appreciate the valuable contributions of Muslim female teachers. The group stated this at a get-together to celebrate teachers and present special awards to outstanding teachers. On hand to witness the event were educators, students, parents, and community members The…
6 Oct
The account of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) in the Quran indicates that there is no doubt, those who listed him as the great man did not make mistake. The Quranic account of the prophet presents him as the greatest human being on earth.
29 Sep 2023
The Nasrul-lahi-li Fathi Society of Nigeria (NASFAT) has appealed to Nigerians to be patient with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the harsh effect of fuel subsidy removal.
29 Sep 2023
Yes. Who is, not who was Muhammad? I refuse to refer to him in the past because the Prophet of Islam (may Allah’s peace and benedictions be on his soul in Madinah) lives in the present. I prefer to refer to him in the present because his legacies make all allusions....

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