Islamic Lifestyle

Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has enjoined the state intending pilgrims embarking on the 2025 holy pilgrimage to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from the State, to uphold the highest standards of character and conduct, during their stay in the holy land. The Governor stated this in his keynote address at the…

The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu will bid farewell to the State's intending pilgrims embarking on holy pilgrimage to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on Sunday. This was revealed by the Secretary of the Lagos State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, Mr. AbdulHakeem Ajomagberin, in his office on Thursday. He said that the event…

Madinah, Saudi Arabia – In a quiet yet notable change, Sheikh Ahmed bin Talib Hameed has been excused from his duties as Imam and Khateeb of Masjid An-Nabawi, one of Islam’s holiest mosques. The update became evident during the official launch of the 1446 Hajj Operations, where the Presidency for Religious Affairs listed only 10…

Hajj is one of the most sacred and spiritually significant pilgrimages in Islam. Every Muslim who has the financial means and physical ability is obligated to perform it at least once in their lifetime. Beyond being a physical journey, Hajj is a transformative spiritual experience that unites Muslims from around the world. …

Each year, millions of Muslims from around the world gather in the sacred city of Mecca to perform Hajj—the fifth pillar of Islam. This spiritual pilgrimage represents a defining moment in a Muslim's life, with the potential to cleanse past sins and draw the believer nearer to Allah. But not every Hajj holds the same…

For nearly 1.8 billion Muslims worldwide, Hajj represents the pinnacle of spiritual devotion — a sacred pilgrimage to Makkah that fulfills one of Islam’s Five Pillars. Each year, millions of Muslims embark on this journey, unified in worship but varied in practice. Many are unaware that Hajj is not a one-size-fits-all…

By: Ajape Sefiu A., Adedeji Monsurat A. Alhamdulillah, we have so far discussed key aspects of Hajj preparation, documentation, traveling, and entering the sacred land of Saudi Arabia. Now that you have arrived in Makkah and have donned your Ihram, the next important step—especially for those performing Hajj Tamattu—is to complete your Umrah…

Travel is an essential part of human life. Whether for daily errands, seeking livelihood, or visiting loved ones, people are always on the move. But have you ever reflected on the deep spiritual dimension of travel? In a world of packed airports and busy highways, it’s easy to forget that Islam offers profound guidance for our journeys—through…