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Cleric proffers solution to collapse of marriages
MANY marriages collapse these days because the foundations were not based on the fear of Allah, a cleric, Ustaz Sa’eed AbdurRauf, has said.He stated this in Ibadan at a public lecture organised by the Oyo district of The Criterion, an…
NASFAT condoles with victims of Lagos explosion
NASRUL-LAHI-L-FATIH SOCIETY (NASFAT) has condoled with victims of the gas pipeline explosion at Abule Ado in Amuwo Odofin Local Government Area of Lagos State.In a statement signed by its publicity secretary, Akeem Yusuf, NASFAT…
Hajj 2020: NAHCON inaugurates airlines screening committee
THE National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has inaugurated the airlines screening committee for Hajj 2020.A statement signed by Fatima Muhammad Mustapha of the Information and Publications Division quoted the chairman of the…
I will be fair to all sections —Hajj commission boss
The chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Alhaji Zikrullah Hassan, has promised to be fair to all in the discharge of his duties.Hassan made the promise last weekend in Abuja at a prayer session organised for him…
Ogun working to make success of 2020 hajj —Board
MUSLIM communities in Egba and Yewa divisions of Ogun State have been assured of the state government’s readiness to put in place necessary facilities towards a hitch-free 2020 hajj exercise.The ad hoc chairman of the Ogun State Muslim…
Coronavirus: Group appeals to FG, states on education of intending pilgrims
THE Independent Hajj Reporters (IHR), an organisation that reports hajj and umrah activities, has called on the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), state Muslim pilgrims welfare boards as well as private hajj and umrah tour…
Coronavirus: An Islamic perspective
ALLAH has blessed us with a religion that is complete and perfect for all times and places. Allah tells us in the Qur’an: “This day I have perfected for you your religion and completed My favor upon you and have approved for you Islam as…
Muslim media group seeks nationwide ban on street begging
THE Muslim Media Watch Group of Nigeria (MMWG) has called on all states in the country to ban street begging, saying the idea of individuals or groups of persons lining the streets in cities and major towns across the country asking people…
NASFAT celebrates 25th anniversary, empowers members
As part of activities marking its silver jubilee, a foremost Islamic prayer group, Nasrul Lahi-L-Fatih Society (NASFAT), has concluded arrangements to lend financial support to its members across all branches.This was announced by the…
NAHCON’s bid to reduce hajj fare receives boost
EFFORTS of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) to reduce the cost of hajj has received a major boost from a group of accommodation and catering service providers in Saudi Arabia who have pledged to bring down the costs of their…