Islamic Lifestyle

Ramadan does not truly begin with the announcement of the moon. It begins long before that   in the quiet space of your heart where intentions are formed. The strength of your Ramadan will not depend on how busy you are, how emotional the khutbah is, or how long the Taraweeh prayer lasts. It will depend on one thing: your niyyah.…

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested two Islamic clerics in Owo, Ondo State, over the alleged maltreatment of two minors under their supervision. In a statement issued on Thursday, the NSCDC Public Relations Officer in Ondo State, Daniel Aidamenbor, identified the suspects as Adebodun Muideen, 30, of…

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS OF THE OFFICIAL VISIT OF HIS EXCELLENCY DR. TAWFIQ AL-RABI’AH, MINISTER OF HAJJ AND UMRAH OF THE KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA, TO NIGERIA The visit featured a formal reception by the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman, followed by a bilateral meeting with…

Ramadan arrives as a guest, but it is not meant to leave without leaving a mark. Too often, the month ends and with it our consistency, our discipline, and our heightened awareness of Allah. But Ramadan was never designed to be a temporary spiritual surge. It is meant to reset the heart and teach habits that last long after the…

Ramadan is not only a month of fasting it is a season of preparation. For many hearts, it becomes the moment when the desire for Umrah awakens. This is not by coincidence. The discipline, reflection, and spiritual focus of Ramadan closely mirror the essence of Umrah and Hajj, making it the perfect training ground for a sacred…

Ramadan is often described as a physical fast, but the greatest battles of the month are not fought with the stomach they are fought within the heart. Anger, envy, pride, and impatience are invisible adversaries that can quietly undo the benefits of fasting if left unchecked. Fasting Beyond FoodAbstaining from food and drink is…

Ramadan is not just for adults it is a season to nurture the hearts and minds of children. Teaching children the meaning of fasting goes beyond hunger and thirst. It is about cultivating empathy, gratitude, patience, and a love for Allah that can last a lifetime. Beyond Hunger: Understanding the FastChildren often see fasting…

Fasting in Ramadan is often celebrated as a spiritual practice, but it is also a profound act that touches the mind, body, and soul in ways science is only beginning to understand. The wisdom behind abstaining from food, drink, and other desires goes beyond ritual—it cultivates discipline, mental clarity, and physical balance…