The Naibul Amir, Cultural Affairs of The Muslim Congress (TMC), Ustadh Sheriffdeen Ibrahim has said the Hajj, the fifth pillar of Islam is a spiritual journey which requires maximum preparation. Ustadh Sheriffdeen made the disclosure while speaking at a Hajj Seminar organised by one of Nigeria’s leading Hajj and Umrah operators, Hajj Mabrur Ventures Limited (HMVL) in […]
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The Federal Government has been advised to transfer the leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), Sheikh Ibrahim El-Zakyzaky to house arrest in Kaduna, instead of his continuous incarceration in DSS custody in Abuja. Doing this, The Muslim Congress (TMC) believes, will put an end to the restiveness and continuous violent protests embarked on by […]
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Members of the House of Representatives on Wednesday called on the Nigerian government to release Ibrahim El-Zakzaky, the leader of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria, in accordance with several court rulings. The House made this call while adopting a motion by the Minority Leader, Ndudi Elumelu. The lawmakers said the IMN members who have been […]
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– As MURIC calls for peaceful rally today across all Nigerian mosques The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has declared Friday, July 12, 2019 as a Day of Solidarity with female Muslim girls who are facing persecution in Southwest Nigeria for wearing the Hijab. This is coming on the heels of a video clip showing the […]
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– Celebrates 3 prestigious awards of excellence A prominent Nigerian Hajj operator, Hajj Mabrur Ventures Limited (HMVL) has concluded plans to sensitise its intending pilgrims in Lagos and Abuja ahead of the 2019 Hajj exercise. The seminar is an annual event that had held for decades and this year’s edition, according to the agency, is […]
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An Abuja-based Hajj and Umrah agency, Comerel Travels has emerged the best Hajj tour operator in Nigeria for the 2018 (1439 AH) Hajj exercise. The company, which started Hajj and Umrah operations a decade ago, was adjudged the best for the fourth consecutive time (2015, 2016, 2017 and now 2018) by the National Hajj Commission […]
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A free flow of tears of joy ensued at the Zakat and Sadaqat Foundation Health Relief Disbursement ceremony on Tuesday, as beneficiaries received cheques ranging from N1.5 million to N6 million each for the treatment of different major ailments. A total amount of N36 million was shared among 53 beneficiaries at the Foundation office, which […]
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Nigeria’s leading faith-based charity organisation, Zakat and Sadaqat Foundation has commenced its 2019 Zakat Distribution Exercise with the disbursement of over N32 Million to 53 beneficiaries facing different health-related challenges. The formal distribution event kicked off with the disbursement of collected Zakat to individuals, religious bodies, health centres, communities and humanitarian organisations after a thorough […]
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The Chief Missioner, Nasril-Lahi-L-Fatih Society, Alhaji Abdul-Azeez Onike, says the organisation’s Islamic centre in Aseese, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, will be accessible to both Muslims and non-Muslims upon its completion. Onike said the N2.5bn project – which comprises a mosque, library, bookshop, event and training halls and school – would contain all the necessary facilities to enhance […]
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Despite the Egyptian government’s refusal to allow the family and supporters of former President Morsi the opportunity to perform a bigger janazah (prayer for the dead) on him, millions of Muslims across the world have observed Solatul Ghayb (prayers for the dead in absentia) on his behalf. Muslim faithful in Turkey, Pakistan, Palestine, Kashmir and […]
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