Islamophobia has been defined and explained differently by media scholars since its use as a term escalated in the 20th century, but despite the differences in the varying definitions, there are important areas of convergence on key terms such as “fear, hatred, prejudice, profiling, stereotyping and irrational hostility and discrimination against the Muslims on the […]
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The Ansar-ul-Deen Society of Nigeria has urged President Muhammadu Buhari and state governors to eschew sentiments and address challenges confronting every ethnic group with the same zeal and vigour. The advice comes as Nigerians join other Muslims globally to celebrate the Islamic New Year, Hijrah 1441. While arguing that the solution to all human needs […]
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The Former Kano State Governor and current Senator Representing Kano Central Senatorial District, Mallam Ibrahim Shekarau has blasted Rivers State Governor, Mr Nwesom Wike, for the demolition of Trans-Amadi Central Mosque in the state, describing the action as barbaric and totally condemnable. Shekarau said in a statement he personally signed on Friday that “all rationale […]
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When Mr Godwin Obaseki was sworn in as the fifth civilian governor of Edo State on November 12, 2016, the Muslim community rejoiced, believing that the man they overwhelmingly voted for, will respect their God-given rights and accord them the requisite regard and honour; but little did they know they were about to witness the […]
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Top Saudi scholar, Sheikh Abdul Rahman Al Sudais, has urged pilgrims to stay away from any acts that would politicise the annual Hajj pilgrimage. Al-Sudais described the Hajj as a “message of peace,” and asked the guests of Allah to stay away from behaviours that would politicise the pilgrimage. “You should perform your Hajj rites […]
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The Lagos State Government on Monday commenced the sales of its popular brand of rice, LAKE Rice, in preparation for the coming Eid-ul-Adha celebration. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture, Dr Olayiwole Onasanya disclosed this in a statement made available by the Assistant Director, Public Affairs of the ministry, Jide Lawal. Onasanya noted that the […]
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Muslim scholars have identified lack of personal sense of responsibility and appalling character as some of the deadly diseases bedevilling Nigeria, adding that a society with people of good character would definitely prosper and experience rest of mind and tranquility. This was the submission of Sheikh Al-Imaam Hamid Aderemi Yusuf at the 19th edition of The Muslim […]
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For the parents whose children graduated from Vanguards Academy yesterday, Saturday, their joy and excitement knew no bounds, as they expressed optimism for better future. The experience was emotional for the families, friends and well wishers who thronged the school premises at Odonsengolu, Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, to celebrate with the graduands, numbering 62. “I’m […]
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The last batch of pilgrims from Ogun State who were stranded at the Lagos Hajj camp have been rescued by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), barely a day after Muslim News’ exclusive report on their predicament. Muslim News had earlier reported how the Ogun State pilgrims, numbering 151, had been stranded at the […]
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Reactions continue to trail the unfortunate face off between the police and members of Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) protesting the continued detention of their leader, Sheikh Ibrahim El-Zakzaky and his wife, Zeenah, with prominent Muslim leaders urging the the federal government not to allow the festering crisis degerate into another boko haram. Prolonged […]
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