Islamic Lifestyle

For millions of Muslims around the world, the desire to visit the Sacred House of Allah is one of the greatest aspirations in life. While Hajj is obligatory once in a lifetime for those who are able, Umrah remains a highly recommended act of worship that carries immense spiritual rewards and offers believers an opportunity to renew their…

When preparing for Umrah, many pilgrims focus on passports, visas, accommodation, and packing their luggage. While these are all important, one area that is often overlooked is physical preparation. Umrah is an act of worship, but it also requires physical effort. Pilgrims spend long hours walking, standing, and moving through large crowds.…

Patience is one of the greatest qualities a Muslim can possess, and there are few places where it is tested more than during Umrah. Every year, millions of pilgrims from different countries, cultures, and backgrounds gather in Makkah and Madinah to worship Allah. While this gathering is a beautiful manifestation of the unity of the…

For every Muslim who is granted the opportunity to perform Umrah, the time spent in Makkah and Madinah is among the most valuable days of their life. It is not an ordinary trip, and it should not be treated casually. Every hour in the Haramain carries potential for immense reward. However, many pilgrims return home feeling that they could have…

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…