Islamic Lifestyle

Proper preparation for Umrah includes careful planning of what to take along. While many pilgrims focus on travel arrangements and accommodation, packing correctly also plays an important role in ensuring comfort and allowing the pilgrim to focus on worship. The goal is not to travel with excess luggage, but to carry what is necessary,…

The Office of the Grand Chief Imam of Oyo Land, Sheikh Al-Imam Barrister Bilal Husayn Akinola Akeugberu, has called for the institutionalisation of a unified and coordinated platform through which the collective interests of the Muslim Ummah in Yorubaland, Edo and Delta States can be represented with dignity, wisdom and one…

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), Oyo State Chapter, has expressed concern over a public notice issued by the Management of the International School, University of Ibadan (ISI), directing that, with effect from Monday, July 6, 2026, female students will no longer be permitted to wear the hijab with the school uniform, following the judgment…

Every year, millions of Muslims leave their homes and travel to Makkah with the intention of performing Umrah. For many, it is a journey they have prayed for, planned for, and saved towards over several years. It is one of the greatest opportunities a believer can receive. Despite this, there is an important reminder that every intending…

Visiting Makkah and Madinah is one of the greatest blessings a Muslim can experience. Every year, millions of believers travel from different parts of the world with the hope of worshipping Allah in the two holiest cities in Islam. However, visiting the Haramain is different from visiting any other place. These are not tourist destinations…

Every Muslim hopes to return from Umrah with their sins forgiven and their faith renewed. It is a journey that offers an opportunity to draw closer to Allah, increase in worship, and begin a new chapter of life with greater commitment to Islam. However, one important question deserves careful consideration: Should a person wait…

As the departure date for Umrah approaches, many intending pilgrims begin making practical preparations. They buy ihram garments, pack their clothes, exchange currency, confirm their travel documents, and make arrangements for their families at home. These are all important preparations, but they are not the most important. Before…

Every act of worship in Islam begins with one essential element: intention. Before a Muslim enters the state of Ihram, performs Tawaf, or walks between Safa and Marwah, they must first examine the reason for making the journey. Umrah is not simply a visit to Makkah. It is an act of worship performed solely to seek the pleasure of Allah. For…