Religion

The Jama’atul Nasril Islam (JNI) has been charged to address the proliferation of Islamic sects to avoid division and crises in the religion. Former Kogi state commissioner for finance, Alhaji Garba Abubakar Usman gave the charge yesterday in Lokoja during an event organised by the Kogi State Muslim Organisations (KOSMO) in commemoration of the 1440 Hijrah Calendar, adding that the Read More

Jehovah’s Witnesses in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and its environ are set to launch their annual convention series beginning today at their Kwali Assembly Hall. A statement issued by the convention organizer said the convention is important at this critical time because, “we need courage more than ever at school, at work and when tragedy strikes.’’ Delegates and interested Read More

From Ibrahim Muhammad in Misfalah Makkah, Saudi Arabia The fear of Almighty Allah culminate in honest deeds and merciful acts towards a fellow human beings; and this is the cardinal pillar in which five pillars of Islam stands upon. Amidst supplications, prayers, worship and struggling to fulfill the spiritual retirements of hajj, Nigeria pilgrims in this year hajj has display Read More

Ever since the Hajj season began its descent, activities at the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria headquarters in Ummul Jood, Makkah, reached a crescendo. Visitors to the office tripled as did its schedule. A line-up of marathon meetings and debriefings laid in waiting for staff after grueling Muna tasks. Fortunately, executives and staff of the Commission are witnessing the first Read More

Wa alaykum as-Salamu wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh. In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. All praise and thanks are due to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon His Messenger. In this fatwa: If you find yourself unable to perform the sacrifice because of being burdened by debts, you need not worry about it. Allah does not burden Read More

you for your question and for contacting Ask About Islam. The day of Eid al-Adha is known all over the world as “Al-Eid AlKabir“, or the Major Feast. It is distinguished from “Al-Eid AlSaghir“, which is the Minor Feast, known also as Eid al-Fitr. This is actually celebrated by Muslims two months and ten days before the Major Feast. The Read More

A Saudi Muslim has reportedly walked more than 450 kilometers to perform hajj in Muslims’ holiest city of Makkah, 10 days after setting off from Bisha in southern Saudi Arabia. “I took my journey to encourage people to walk, showing its health effects,” Othman Alshahin said, Saudi Arabic newspaper Sabq reported. Alshahin took pilgrims’ old route from Yemen to Makkah, Read More

According to the General Authority for Statistics (GaStat) in Saudi Arabia, the total number of hajj pilgrims who visited Makkah, Islam’s holiest city, during the last 25 years reached 53,928,358, Saudi Gazette reported. “Counting of pilgrims started in 1970 (1390H) in order to obtain accurate information to help all governmental entities to plan and develop the services provided to the Read More

The first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah, the 12th month of the Islamic calendar, hold a special place in the heart of Islam. These ten days are greatly beloved by Allah (SWT) and have preference over all other days of the year, as they are ripe with blessings and endless rewards. The Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) encouraged his ummah Read More

In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. All praise and thanks are due to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon His Messenger. In this fatwa: Muslims are required to be balanced and to consider priorities even in the area of acts of worship. Therefore, a Muslim is required to think twice and spend his or her money Read More

Madinah is rich with historic Islamic sites that are frequented by visitors to the Saudi Arabian city. The city reminds them of the prophet’s teachings and the spreading of Islam to all parts of the world. Among Madinah’s landmark sites is Masjid Al-Qiblatain or the Mosque of the Two Qiblas. Built by Sawad bin Ghanam bin Kaab during the second Read More

In this fatwa: 1- It is not permissible for males to wear underwear or any sewn clothes in a state of ihram. 2- If someone has a specific medical condition that necessitates wearing underwear, then it would be considered as permissible in lieu of necessity but he has to offer fidyah (expiation). In his response to your question, Sheikh Ahmad Read More

Igbo Muslims in Nigeria’s mainly Christian southeast region want to spread Islam in their areas, thus requesting for Islamic schools and mosques to help them practice their faith. The announcement was made by the chairman of the Ebonyi State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, Alhaji Abas Egwu, who said that Igbo Muslims are working hard to spread Islam and da`wahin the Read More

‘We need to learn Arabic quickly, so we could better understand the religion and teach it to you, and return you to it’ Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed addresses his country’s diaspora, the largest group of Ethiopians outside Ethiopia, in Washington, US (Reuters) Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has said that he shunned an offer by Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Read More

2018 World Cup: Kazan Ready to Welcome Muslim Fans MOSCOW – It was in 2010 when Russia got the nod from the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) to host the current 21st World Cup, the globe’s most prestigious football tournament The competition is slated to run between June 14 and July 15, and it features seven Muslim nations out Read More