Relying solely on science for moonsighting is extremism — Prof. Alaro
Muslim News Nigeria * Says only Muslim leadership can declare start, end of fasting A renowned Muslim scholar, Professor AbdulRazaq AbdulMajeed…
Shariah
False claims about alleged Shari’ah amputation debunked
A photo of a “12-year-old boy” whose two hands were allegedly amputated for phone theft has been trending…
MNAwards: INCEIF scholar Ziyaad Mahomed wins Global Islamic Finance Person of the Year 2024/2025
Renowned for his over 25 years of excellence in the Islamic finance industry, Associate Professor Ziyaad Mahomed has…
False Christian genocide claims: MURIC draws global attention to systematic persecution of Muslims in Southwest Nigeria
* Lists political exclusion, hijab harassment, and denial of Islamic education as key concerns * Worst persecution against…
Lagos Imam urges Muslim participation in politics, says staying away creates space for unqualified leaders
One of the Chief Tafsir scholars of the Lagos Central Mosque, Imam Shakiru Ayinde Gafar (popularly known as…
Effective implementation tops agenda as Grand Mufti CIO renews call for Shari’ah Court of Appeal in Southwest Nigeria
* It’s a comprehensive legal and ethical system: Sheikh Shafi’i The discourse on the implementation of Shari’ah in…
Experts address Shari’ah-Compliant Trusts at LEMU Da’wah Workshop
* Estate planning, a religious duty, not mere legal formality: Sheikh Jamiu A thought-provoking discourse on Shari’ah-compliant trust…
Constitution Review: MUSWEN demands for Shari’ah Court, devolution of power, qualitative education at Public Hearing
The Muslim Ummah South West Nigeria (MUSWEN) has reiterated its demand for Shariah Court to regulate the affairs…
Hadith, jurisprudence key to understanding Islam, fostering unity – Experts
By Fatimatu bint Muktar A recent National Symposium on the Foundation of Islamic Civilisation has highlighted the significance…
Shari’ah Council announces Sheikh Isa Akindele as Vice President
The Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria (SCSN) on Tuesday announced the appointment of popular Ibadan-based Muslim scholar,…
Dr. Bashir Umar succeeds Sheikh Hadiyatullah as Shari’ah Council President
▪︎ New leader brings decades of scholarship, leadership experience The Supreme Council for Shariah in Nigeria (SCSN) has…
Gov Makinde makes u-turn, says Shari’ah panel free to operate in Oyo
Oyo State Governor, Mr. Seyi Makinde, has told Muslims in the state that he is not opposed to…
Shari’ah remains fundamental to Islamic teachings– Dr Khidir, Mudeer, Zulikha Abiola
By Akeem Alao Babatunde * First African to bag PhD in Saudi Arabia in 1985 * Sustaining the…
Scholars advocate accountability, inter-faith harmony as Abdulazeez Islamic Foundation holds 33rd Annual Ramadan Lecture
* Nigerian politics needs Abu Bakr’s model of governance The AbdulAzeez Islamic Foundation has successfully hosted its 33rd…
Southwest Muslims also deserve Shari’ah Court of Appeal, Judge tells state govts
* Says lack of legal institutions to regulate Muslim affairs is unfortunate * As UNILAG Muslim Alumni UMA…