Islamic Lifestyle

Planning to perform Hajj 2027? Now is the time to act. The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has set 26 September 2026 as the deadline for the registration and upload of intending pilgrims’ data on the Nusuk Masar portal. With just 10 days left, intending pilgrims are encouraged to complete their registration and data…

Visiting the grave of someone you love can be one of the most emotional experiences a person can have. You stand beside the place where someone you once spoke to, laughed with, prayed with or depended on is now buried. You may find yourself wondering whether they know you have come. Do they hear your greeting? Do they know who is standing beside…

Death is one of the realities every human being will eventually face, yet it is something many people rarely stop to think about. We make plans for tomorrow, next year and even decades ahead, but the moment when this worldly life ends is often treated as a distant subject. Islam, however, teaches Muslims to understand death—not simply…

Not every sign of spiritual growth is dramatic. Sometimes iman grows quietly, without a major moment that changes everything. There may be no tears, no powerful experience and no sudden transformation that everyone around you can see. Instead, the change appears gradually in the way you think, the choices you make and the things your…

Every believer experiences changes in their spiritual life. There are periods when worship feels easy, the Qur’an feels close to the heart and remembering Allah comes naturally. There are also periods when the same person struggles to concentrate in salah, finds it difficult to maintain good habits and feels less connected to Allah than before.…

There are moments when a Muslim feels incredibly close to Allah. Salah feels peaceful, the Qur’an feels personal, dhikr feels natural, and making du‘a brings a sense of comfort that is difficult to explain. During such moments, faith can feel almost tangible. But feelings change. There will also be days when you stand for salah…

There are moments in a Muslim’s life when faith feels strong and worship comes naturally. Salah feels meaningful, the Qur’an touches the heart, making du‘a feels comforting, and remembering Allah brings a sense of peace. Then there are other periods when everything feels different. You still believe in Allah, but your heart does not feel as…

The Sokoto State Government has ordered the immediate closure of the Lukuwa Jumu’at Mosque in Mabera, Sokoto metropolis, following the stabbing of an Islamic cleric, Musa Lukawa, after Friday prayers and the subsequent killing of his alleged attacker by worshippers. The government also directed a full investigation into the incident,…