Islamic Lifestyle

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has declared Thursday a public holiday to mark the beginning of the Islamic New Year, 1447 AH. In a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye, on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, the governor extended warm greetings to the people of Kwara State, particularly the Muslim community, in…

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has accused Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State of abdicating his responsibilities. The allegation came after the governor approved the handing over of 8 schools in Auchi, Edo North, a Muslim dominated area as well as 28 other schools in other places, to Christian missionaries. The Islamic human rights…

….As Last Batch Of 224 Arrives

In a significant move aimed at enhancing service standards and enriching the pilgrim experience, authorities have announced that housing documentation through the Nusuk Masar platform is now a mandatory requirement for all Umrah visa issuances for the 1447 Hijri season. This new directive ensures that every pilgrim arriving for Umrah has…

This is the story of Ismail Shuaibu Musa — a man of unwavering faith, relentless perseverance, and profound humility. Once a tailor by trade, age and time have steered him into selling sewing threads to earn a living. Yet behind his modest livelihood lay a dream twelve years in the making: to one day stand on the plains…

Alhamdulillah, we have successfully completed our stay at the sacred plain of Arafah. The Day of Arafah was smooth and spiritually uplifting with no issues, and we pray that Almighty Allah accepts all our supplications, duas, and acts of worship performed on this most blessed day. We have now arrived at Muzdalifah, where we will…

By: Adedeji Monsurat A. MAKKAH — In a profound display of faith, unity, and devotion, more than 1.6 million pilgrims from around the world have successfully performed Hajj 2025 (1446 AH). This annual pilgrimage, one of the five pillars of Islam, brought together Muslims from every corner of the globe to the holy city of Makkah. The…

Day of Arafah A day of mercy, forgiveness, and freedom from the Fire. The best day to fast and seek Allah’s blessings. 1. IT IS THE DAY ON WHICH THE RELIGION WAS PERFECTED AND ALLAH’S FAVOUR WAS COMPLETED In Al-Sahihayn, it is reported from ‘Umar ibn al-Khattab (may Allah be pleased with him) that a Jewish man said to him, “O Amir…