The Veil and the Status of Women in Islam (Part 1 of 3)
The veil and its meaning in Islam and the Judeo-Christian tradition, as well as a brief look at the Islamic stance towards women. Part 1: The concept of veiling in … Read More
The Husband Islam Calls You to Be
God instructs men to be nice to their wives and to treat them well to the best of their ability: “…And live with them in kindness…” (Quran 4:19) By Abdullahi … Read More
Hajj Flakes – 26th Dhul Hijjah 1447 AH
By Abdullahi Yusuf A return flight departed Jeddah for Ilorin with 553 pilgrims comprising 248 from Kwara State, 209 from Ondo State and 96 from Ekiti State. 15,588 Nigerian pilgrims … Read More
The needy (Golden Words of Allah – Ep 98)
Alms are for the poor and the needy, and those employed to administer the (funds); for those whose hearts have been (recently) reconciled (to Truth); for those in bondage and … Read More
Nigerian Wins International Qur’an Competition in Saudi Arabia
Kano-born reciter Sa’ad Muhammad Sani beats contestants from several countries and receives award from Masjid Al-Haram imams By Sadiq Abdulfatah A 22-year-old Qur’an reciter from Kano State, Sa’ad Muhammad Sani, … Read More
The Conversion of Thumamah ibn Uthal to Islam
A staunch enemy of the Prophet becomes one who loves him dearly, due to the compassion shown to him as a prisoner. By Abdul-Wahid Hamid and Abdullahi Yusuf In the … Read More
When the Truth Was Recognised but Not Followed (Part 2 of 2)
Those who recognise Islam as the truth should not allow fear of people to stand between them and Allah. By Abdullahi Yusuf The stories of Heraclius, the Byzantine emperor, and … Read More
Democracy Day: NSCIA Warns Against Religious Profiling Amid Nigeria’s Security Crisis
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has used this year’s Democracy Day celebration to call for renewed national commitment to peace, security and inclusive development, … Read More
Hajj Flakes – 25th Dhul Hijjah 1447 AH
By Abdullahi Yusuf A return flight departed Jeddah for Abuja with 317 pilgrims comprising 228 from the FCT, 84 from Oyo State, three from Borno State and two from the … Read More
Emir Appoints Sheikh Dasuki as 13th Chief Imam of Ilorin
Governor AbdulRazaq describes 42-year-old Islamic scholar as a fitting choice for the office By Sadiq Abdulfatah The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman of the Kwara State Traditional Rulers Council, Ibrahim … Read More