Islamic Lifestyle

The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), His Eminence, Alhaji Muhammad Sa'ad Abubakar III, and the Vatican's Secretary for Relations with States and International Organisations, Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, have called for stronger collaboration among religious leaders to…

Every Muslim who embarks on the journey of Umrah hopes that Allah will accept their worship and reward them abundantly. After investing time, money, and effort to visit the Sacred House, no pilgrim wants to do anything that could affect the validity of their Umrah. This is why learning the rulings of Umrah before travelling is so…

Many Muslims dream of visiting the Sacred House of Allah in Makkah, but not everyone fully understands the difference between Hajj and Umrah. Because both pilgrimages involve the Ka'bah, Ihram, Tawaf, and Sa'i, they are sometimes assumed to be the same act of worship. In reality, Hajj and Umrah are two distinct forms of worship. While they…

Performing Umrah is one of the greatest acts of worship a Muslim can undertake. It is a journey filled with opportunities for forgiveness, spiritual renewal, and closeness to Allah. However, many pilgrims especially those travelling for the first time unknowingly make mistakes that can reduce the quality of their worship or cause unnecessary…

Among the rites of Umrah, Sa'i is one of the most inspiring acts of worship. Pilgrims walk seven times between the hills of Safa and Marwah, retracing the steps of one of the greatest women in Islamic history Hajar (AS), the wife of Prophet Ibrahim (AS) and the mother of Prophet Isma'il (AS). At first glance, Sa'i may appear to be a…

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has congratulated Barrister Hassan Fajimite on his election as the President of the Muslim Lawyers Association (MULAN), describing him as a hardworking, humble, and principled legal practitioner whose dedication to the Muslim community has earned widespread respect. In a statement issued on…

Among the most memorable moments of Umrah is standing before the Ka'bah for the first time. For many pilgrims, it is an emotional experience that words cannot fully describe. After years of facing the Qiblah in prayer from different parts of the world, they finally stand before the Sacred House of Allah. The first act of worship they perform…

Every great journey begins with preparation. Before a traveller sets out, they gather the essentials needed for the road ahead. The journey of Umrah is no different, except that its preparation is not only physical but also deeply spiritual. The first major step of Umrah is entering the state of Ihram. While many people associate…