September 2025

Hajj is not only a physical journey but a deeply spiritual one, filled with profound symbols and lessons for every believer. Among its powerful rituals is the stoning of the Jamarat, where pilgrims throw pebbles at three stone pillars in…

Worship in Islam is built upon sincerity (ikhlās)  doing every act of devotion solely for the sake of Allah. But one of the greatest threats to sincerity is riya, showing off in worship. It is when deeds meant for Allah are performed to…

Salah is the backbone of Islam, the first act of worship made obligatory, and the first deed we will be questioned about on the Day of Judgment. It is the daily reminder of our servitude to Allah, a connection between the Creator and His…

Hotjist Media and its sister brands are excited to announce the opening of applications for the 2025 Graduate Trainee Programme. This initiative is designed to attract young, talented, and passionate graduates who are eager…

Among the countless blessings Allah has given this Ummah, the Day of Arafah stands out as one of the greatest. It is the day when pilgrims stand at the plain of Arafah during Hajj, their hearts humbled and their tongues busy in…

Our brother, Muhammad Arogundade (son of the first Chairman of Vanguards Academy and brother to many VAOSA members), has been declared missing. We urge members, especially those in Lagos State, to kindly check nearby…

One of the greatest gifts Allah has granted His servants is His infinite mercy. No matter how heavy the burden of sin, the doors of forgiveness remain open. This hope in Allah’s mercy is what keeps the believer from despair and drives…

She was nearly seventy years old when her dream finally came true. For decades, she had been quietly saving small coins in jars, folded bills tucked behind her kitchen shelves believing that one day Allah would invite her to…

Friendship is one of the greatest influences in a person’s life. Who you choose to sit with, confide in, and walk alongside can either bring you closer to Allah or lead you away from Him. Islam places deep emphasis on the company we keep,…

Every soul that walks this earth is heading toward one certainty: death. It does not discriminate between young or old, rich or poor, healthy or sick. And at the appointed time, it is the Angel of Death who carries out Allah’s command,…