Nigerian Muslims Shine in Saudi Arabia
By Sadiq Abdulfatah Two young Nigerians, Miss Maryam and Mr. Muhammad, have emerged among the 50 winners of the 46th King Abdulaziz International Qur’an Competition in Saudi Arabia. The achievement … Read More
Tag: Qur’an
TMC Urges Muslim Unity During Ilorin Visit
Delegation presents Holy Qur’an, prays for wisdom and success in the Chief Imam’s new role By Sadiq Abdulfatah The The Muslim Congress (TMC) has urged Muslims to remain united as … Read More
Yoruba Imams Disown Extremist Groups, Reject False Representation
League of Imams and Alfas says no group or individual promoting hatred, division or extremism speaks for it By Sadiq Abdulfatah The League of Imams and Alfas in Yorubaland has … Read More
Oyo Muslims Reject Kidnappers’ Sharia Claims
Say Islam forbids kidnapping and violence, insisting criminals cannot represent Sharia or Muslim teachings By Sadiq Abdulfatah Muslim leaders in Oyo State have rejected attempts by suspected kidnappers to link … Read More
Pilgrims Receive Qur’an in 80 Languages During Departure
By Sadiq Abdulfatah Saudi Arabia has begun distributing copies of the Holy Qur’an in 80 languages to departing Hajj pilgrims as they leave the Kingdom after completing the pilgrimage. The … Read More
Algeria: First Quran Translator into Amazigh Dies at 92
By Sadiq Abdulfatah Algeria has lost one of its prominent Islamic scholars and educators, Sheikh Tayeb, the first person to translate the Holy Qur’an into the Amazigh language, who has … Read More
Awqaf Urges Muslims to Maximise First 10 Days of Dhul-Hijjah
Ministry calls for prayer, fasting, charity and increased acts of worship during sacred period By Sadiq Abdulfatah The Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs (Awqaf) has urged Muslims to take … Read More
King Salman Honoured for 60 Years of Qur’an Service
By Sadiq Abdulfatah Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Tuesday received a delegation that came to honour Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman for his decades-long support … Read More
Judging Begins for Quran, Sunnah Contest in Dakar
Participants from 53 African countries compete in major Islamic event By Sadiq Abdulfatah Judging has begun for the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Competition for the memorisation of the … Read More
Qur’an Symposium in Oman Focuses on Human Development and Identity
Scholars discuss role of Qur’an in education, values, and balanced human growth By Sadiq Abdulfatah A two-day symposium titled “The Qur’an and Human Development” has begun at Sultan Qaboos University … Read More