Azan and the Words That Follow
By Abdullahi Yusuf Azan is the Islamic call to prayer. It is an Arabic word which linguistically means an announcement. It is recited five times a day to inform … Read More
Month: May 2025
How to Observe Salat on Flights
By Abdullahi Yusuf Praise be to Allah, Every year, we look forward to the month of December. For working adults, this is the perfect time to clear our annual leave, … Read More
Gelatine in Sweets: Halal or Not?
As we look into the ingredients of irresistible gummy sweets, we may find gelatine on the list of ingredients. However, does that automatically make it non-halal for us to consume? … Read More
Christians of Najran (Golden Words of Allah Episode 48)
“There is no compulsion in religion. The right path has become distinct from the wrong.”(Surah Al-Baqarah, 2:256) By Abdullahi Yusuf In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. All … Read More
India: Muslims Stage Nationwide Blackout in Protest Against Waqf Law
‘Lights Off’ campaign opposes state control over religious endowments, activists call legislation unconstitutional and anti-Muslim By Abdullahi Yusuf Muslim communities across India staged a coordinated 15-minute blackout on April 30 … Read More
Saudi Expands Mecca Housing to Host 1.8 Million Hajj Pilgrims
Accommodation permits issued in city as 1st batches of overseas pilgrims land in kingdom By Abdullahi Yusuf Authorities in the Saudi city of Mecca have raised housing capacity to 1.8 million … Read More
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s Hajj Industry Set to Overhaul the Industry
• National Hajj Stakeholders’ Summit Convenes to Address Rising Cost of Pilgrimage • NAHCON Chairman Unveils New Banking Partners for Expanded Hajj Savings Scheme • Dr. Mansur Muhtar Warns Against … Read More
Full Speech: Jaiz Bank Executive Director at Hajj Stakeholders’ Summit, Abuja
• What we currently run in Nigeria is not a true hajj savings scheme. A proper savings model is one that builds wealth steadily over a medium or long term. … Read More
Full Text: NAHCON Chairman’s Address at 2nd National Hajj Stakeholders Summit in Abuja
BEING AN OPENING REMARKS BY THE CHAIRMAN/CEO, NATIONAL HAJJ COMMISSION OF NIGERIA (NAHCON), PROFESSOR ABDULLAHI SALEH USMAN AT THE 2ND NATIONAL STAKEHOLDERS SUMMIT OF NIGERIA’S HAJJ AND UMRAH INDUSTRY HOLDING … Read More