Pakistan’s top cleric says use of VPNs is against Islamic laws
By Abdullahi Yusuf Pakistan’s top body of clerics has declared the use of virtual private networks, or VPNs, against Islamic laws as the Ministry of Interior sought a ban on … Read More
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Zain employees embark on 20th annual Umrah trip
By Abdullahi Yusuf Zain organized its 20th annual Umrah trip to the Holy Mosque in Makkah, with a group of employees from various departments across the company joining the journey … Read More
King Salman to host 1,000 Umrah pilgrims from 66 countries
By Abdullahi Yusuf Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has approved hosting 1,000 Umrah pilgrims from 66 countries around the world. These pilgrims will be hosted in four … Read More
Jail Term Affirmed For Bahrain Hajj Campaign Owner
By Abdullahi Yusuf The High Appeals Court upheld the first-instance ruling sentencing the owner of a Hajj campaign to one year in prison for delivering 12 forged permits to pilgrims. … Read More
JAMB begins centre accreditation ahead 2025 UTME
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has begun the accreditation of centres for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). In a statement by JAMB’s Public Communication Advisor, Dr. … Read More
Palestine Blames US for Enabling Gaza Tragedy as Death Toll Surges
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Palestinian Authority (PA) has accused the United States of facilitating the ongoing devastation in the Gaza Strip, citing unwavering American support for Israel as a critical … Read More
1Ummah Lagos Convention Ignites Unity and Purpose Among Muslims
The Eko Convention Centre of Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos testified to the strength and resilience of Muslims in Nigeria as it hosted the 2024 Lagos 1Ummah Peace … Read More
MUSWEN Hosts 9th General Assembly, Advocates for Poverty Eradication and National Development
By Fatihah Abdussalam The Muslim Ummah of Southwest Nigeria (MUSWEN) convened its 9th General Assembly and Convention at the Professor Musa Oladipupo Centre, University of Ibadan. The event, which brought … Read More
Don’t disrupt 2025 Hajj preparations, CSO urges House Committee on Muslim Pilgrims Affairs
Independent Hajj Reporters (IHR), a faith-based Civil Society Organization (CSO) that monitors and reports on Hajj and Umrah activities, has advised the ad hoc committee set up by the House … Read More
Former Pilgrims Affairs officer accused of embezzling millions from Hajj funds
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Chaudhry Salik Hussain wrote Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi about the alleged misappropriation of public money by a former Assistant Accounts Officer … Read More