Madinah Emir Inspects Pilgrims’ Reception Center
By Sadiq Abdulfatah The Emir of Madinah, Prince Salman bin Sultan, has inspected the Pilgrims’ Welcome and Reception Center on Hijrah Road as part of preparations to ensure smooth services … Read More
Month: May 2026
Iran Accuses U.S. of Pushing ‘Unreasonable Demands’ Over War Proposal
Tehran says its response to Washington’s peace offer was “reasonable and generous” as tensions widen across the Gulf and beyond By Abdullahi Yusuf Iran has accused the United States of … Read More
Japan’s Muslims Struggle for a Place to Bury Their Dead
Growing resistance to Islamic cemeteries exposes wider tensions over immigration, identity and belonging in Japan By Abdullahi Yusuf Japan is facing growing scrutiny over the treatment of its Muslim residents … Read More
Iran Warns U.N. Nuclear Watchdog Against ‘Political Messaging’ over Hormuz crisis
Tehran warns U.N. nuclear watchdog to stay out of Gulf politics as tensions over shipping blockade and regional conflict intensify By Abdullahi Yusuf Iran has accused the International Atomic Energy … Read More
IHR Commends Bauchi Pilgrims Board Over Smooth 2026 Hajj Airlift
By Ibrahim Muhammad The Independent Hajj Reporters (IHR) monitoring team has commended the Bauchi State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board and stakeholders for what it described as a well-coordinated and seamless … Read More
Hajj Flakes – 24 Dhu al-Qadah 1447 AH
By Abdullahi Yusuf As of today, 18,843 Nigerian pilgrims have been successfully airlifted to Saudi Arabia across 45 flight operations, according to the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria. Sokoto State … Read More
NAHCON Mourns Loss of Adamawa Pilgrim, Mallama Aishatu Muhammadu
The Chairman, National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Ambassador Ismail Abba Yusuf has conveyed deep condolences on behalf of the Federal Government to the family of Mallama Aishatu Muhammadu, a … Read More
Hajj Flakes – 23 Dhu al-Qadah 1447 AH
By Abdullahi Yusuf As at now, a cumulative 16,456 Nigerian pilgrims have been airlifted across 39 flights since the commencement of the 2026 Hajj airlift on May 3. Adamawa State … Read More
Truth Is Bitter Series (Ep 13)
Short satirical reflections on faith, society and the uncomfortable truths we avoid. First published in the Muharram/Safar 1427 AH (2006) print edition of The PEACE Magazine. By Abdulfattah Abdussalam Stop Just … Read More
Trump Warns of Military Escalation in Strait of Hormuz
By Sadiq Abdulfatah US President Donald Trump has warned that the United States could increase its military actions in the Strait of Hormuz if ongoing talks with Iran fail to … Read More