Islamic Lifestyle

The Grand Chief Imam of Oyo Land, Sheikh Al-Imam Barrister Bilal Husayn Akinola Akeugberu, on Friday paid a courtesy visit to the management of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, where he held a warm and productive meeting with the Vice Chancellor of the University. The visit, which was both mutual and cordial,…

Friday is Allah’s gift to the believers a weekly pause designed to slow us down, refocus our hearts, and remind us of what truly matters. In the middle of busy schedules and endless responsibilities, Jumu’ah comes as a mercy, calling us back to remembrance. It’s a day to step away from distractions and realign our hearts with our…

Allah, in His mercy, gave the believers a weekly reset and He named it Jumu’ah. A day set apart, not just for gathering, but for remembering, realigning, and returning to what truly matters. All week, our hearts are pulled in different directions. Work, family, responsibilities, expectations, worries. Slowly, without realizing it, the heart…

One of the hardest lessons in life is learning how to let go. We hold on to plans, people, expectations, and outcomes, often forgetting that true control belongs only to Allah. This blessed Friday is a reminder that relief comes not from holding tighter, but from trusting deeper. Tawakkul is not passive. It is doing your best, making…

One of the most powerful acts of worship is often the most overlooked: gratitude. On this blessed Friday, take a moment to pause and reflect on how far Allah has brought you. Even the things you once prayed for may now be the very things you rush past without appreciation. Gratitude is not only saying Alhamdulillah when things are…

Fridays hold a special place in Islam. It’s not just another day of the weekit’s a pause, a reset, and a reminder that no matter how busy life gets, our connection with Allah should always come first. As we prepare for Jumu’ah today, it’s important to slow down and reflect. Many of us spend the week chasing goals, deadlines, money, and…

Ramadan does not suddenly arrive as a brand-new version of us. It arrives as a magnifier. Whatever rhythm your heart has been keeping, Ramadan turns up the volume. That is why so many people begin Ramadan with excitement and end it with exhaustion and regret. The month was powerful, but the preparation was weak. The fix is…

Ramadan is not only a month we observe; it is a month we model. For children, Ramadan becomes meaningful not through long explanations, but through what they see, feel, and repeatedly experience at home. The values of Ramadan patience, gratitude, self-control, compassion, and closeness to Allah are seeds planted early, often…